Visa & travel service
Japan eVISA (Tourist)
Japan eVISA for residents of India — single entry, up to 90 days. We prepare your file and submit it through VFS Global.
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About this service
Overview
- Single entry, up to 90 days
- Submitted through VFS Global
- Usually about 5 working days
- Full document checklist
Indian passport holders need a visa to visit Japan. Residents of India can get a JAPAN eVISA for short-term tourism, applied for through VFS Global. Kerala residents fall under the Consulate-General of Japan in Chennai. We prepare your documents and guide you through the submission.
Visa options
- JAPAN eVISA (tourism) — single entry, stay up to 90 days
- Conventional visa — single or multiple entry, where the eVISA is not suitable
Who can apply
- Indian or foreign national residing in India
- Travelling for short-term tourism
- Application submitted up to 3 months before travel
Documents required
- Passport
- Visa application form
- Photo
- Day-by-day itinerary
- Flight and hotel bookings
- Bank statements and income tax returns
- Cover letter
- Other documents as per the VFS checklist
Good to know
- Show the eVISA issuance notice on your phone (with internet) at check-in and on arrival — screenshots, PDFs and printouts are not accepted.
- Processing cannot be expedited, so apply early.
- Overstaying is a serious offence in Japan.
Rules last checked in October 2026. Visa and entry rules can change at short notice — our team confirms the latest requirements for your passport and travel dates before we apply.
Step by step
How it works
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Step 1
Document checklist
We share the checklist and review your documents.
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Step 2
Prepare your file
Application form, itinerary and cover letter.
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Step 3
Submission
Submitted at VFS Global (Chennai jurisdiction for Kerala).
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Step 4
Processing
Usually about 5 working days after VFS accepts the application.
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Step 5
Receive your eVISA
Keep the issuance notice ready on your phone for travel.
The fine print
What's included
Included
- Document checklist and review
- Itinerary and cover letter preparation
- VFS submission guidance
- eVISA guidance for travel day
- Japan tours, hotels and flights on request
Not included
- Government visa / entry fee (quoted separately at the time of booking)
- Flight tickets, hotel and travel insurance (can be arranged by us on request)
- Courier, translation or attestation charges, if required
- Final entry decision — this always rests with the immigration officer on arrival
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Can Indians apply for the Japan eVISA online themselves?
Residents of India submit their application through VFS Global, not directly online.
How long can I stay?
Up to 90 days on a single-entry eVISA.
Can I use a printout of the eVISA?
No. You must show the issuance notice on a phone with internet access.
When should I apply?
Up to 3 months before your travel date.
