Japan Visa Requirements for Indian Applicants

1. Passport

• A valid passport with at least two blank pages.
• If you have old passports, please submit them as well.
• Provide a photocopy of the bio-data page (first and last page) of your current passport.
• Your passport must have a minimum validity of 6 months.

2. Photograph

• Size: 2 x 2 inches, colored, with a plain white background.
• The photo should not be more than 6 months old.
• The applicant must look straight into the camera with their full face visible.

3. Income Tax Returns (ITR)

• Submit 2 years of personal ITR filings.
• If ITR is unavailable, provide an attested bank statement for the last 6 months.

4. Invitation Letter (If Applicable)

• Provide an original invitation letter detailing the activities planned in Japan.
• Include relevant documentation based on the purpose of your visit:
• For business trips: A contract of transactions between companies.
• For conferences: A detailed day-to-day schedule.
• For trade purposes: Proof/materials related to the trading goods.
• If the inviting company/organization is covering your expenses:
• A Letter of Guarantee.
• A certified copy of the incorporation register or a company/organization overview.

5. Accommodation Details

• Provide hotel confirmations or vouchers.
• Include a detailed schedule of your stay in Japan.

6. Cover Letter

• If employed: Submit a covering letter from your employer explaining the sponsorship.
• If self-employed: Provide a self-written cover letter.

7. GST Copy

• Self-employed applicants must provide:

8. Flight Tickets

• Provide a return flight itinerary or confirmed air tickets.

9. Other Documents (If Applicable)

• For dependents traveling with the applicant, provide:
• Proof of relationship (e.g., passport copies, marriage certificate, birth certificate).

10. No Objection Certificate (NOC)

• If employed, submit an NOC from your employer.

11. Day-to-Day Itinerary

• Prepare a detailed daily itinerary in the official format provided by the Japanese Embassy.

12. Bank Statement

• Submit your 6-month personal or savings account bank statement, duly attested by the bank.

Important Information for Indian Passport Holders Traveling to Japan

1. Visa Requirement

• All Indian passport holders must have a valid sticker visa to enter Japan.

2. Vaccination Requirement

• Travelers must be fully vaccinated with Covishield or any EMA-approved vaccines (Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca, etc.).

3. Mandatory Documents

• Each applicant is required to submit all necessary documents listed in the document requirements section.

4. Additional Document Requests

• During the visa application process, the embassy or our visa experts may ask for additional documents to verify your eligibility.
• Your prompt cooperation in providing these documents is essential to ensure successful processing of your visa.

5. Embassy Discretion

• The embassy reserves the right to request additional documents at any stage of the visa application process.

6. Processing Time and Price Fluctuation

• The visa processing time mentioned is an estimate and may vary.
• Prices are subject to change based on fluctuations in processing fees and exchange rates.

Japan Visa Requirements for Indian Applicants

1. Passport

• A valid passport with at least two blank pages.
• If you have old passports, please submit them as well.
• Provide a photocopy of the bio-data page (first and last page) of your current passport.
• Your passport must have a minimum validity of 6 months.

2. Photograph

• Size: 2 x 2 inches, colored, with a plain white background.
• The photo should not be more than 6 months old.
• The applicant must look straight into the camera with their full face visible.

3. Income Tax Returns (ITR)

• Submit 2 years of personal ITR filings.
• If ITR is unavailable, provide an attested bank statement for the last 6 months.

4. Invitation Letter (If Applicable)

• Provide an original invitation letter detailing the activities planned in Japan.
• Include relevant documentation based on the purpose of your visit:
• For business trips: A contract of transactions between companies.
• For conferences: A detailed day-to-day schedule.
• For trade purposes: Proof/materials related to the trading goods.
• If the inviting company/organization is covering your expenses:
• A Letter of Guarantee.
• A certified copy of the incorporation register or a company/organization overview.

5. Accommodation Details

• Provide hotel confirmations or vouchers.
• Include a detailed schedule of your stay in Japan.

6. Cover Letter

• If employed: Submit a covering letter from your employer explaining the sponsorship.
• If self-employed: Provide a self-written cover letter.

7. GST Copy

• Self-employed applicants must provide:

8. Flight Tickets

• Provide a return flight itinerary or confirmed air tickets.

9. Other Documents (If Applicable)

• For dependents traveling with the applicant, provide:
• Proof of relationship (e.g., passport copies, marriage certificate, birth certificate).

10. No Objection Certificate (NOC)

• If employed, submit an NOC from your employer.

11. Day-to-Day Itinerary

• Prepare a detailed daily itinerary in the official format provided by the Japanese Embassy.

12. Bank Statement

• Submit your 6-month personal or savings account bank statement, duly attested by the bank.