How to get a India visa from Japan
Visa types, fees, processing times and application requirements for Japanese passport holders travelling to India.
Visa types & fees
3 visa options for travelling to India.
Business visa
Tourist visa
Work visa
Application requirements
Documents Japanese applicants need to provide.
- A passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended arrival date and must have2 blank pages for visa stamp.
- Duly completed and signed visa application form.
- A police report showing the traveler does not have a criminal record.
- Medical Insurance.
- Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
- Copy of travel itinerary.
- If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form.
- Passport-size photographs taken in a white background.
- Travel document.
- Proof of financial support
- Proof of accommodation/ hotel reservations.
- Copy of return flight ticket
- Documentation showing the applicant’s ties to the home country.
Visa type details
Business visa
- This visa is issued to Japanese traveling to India for business purposes.
- A valid passport.
- Two passport photographs with a white background.
- No smuggling of illegal drugs/goods.
- A completely filled and signed business visa application form by the applicant.
- A clean criminal record track.
- Proof of hotel reservation/ accommodation.
- If invited by a host/organization, a letter from the organization is required.
- Flight itinerary.
- Travel documents.
- Proof of sufficient means to support your stay in the country.
- Applicant ID card
- Holders of this visa are neither permitted to work nor study.
- Health insurance.
- Proof of marital status (Single, Married or Divorced).
- You must have a good intention of traveling.
Tourist visa
- This visa is issued to Japenese traveling to India for tourism.
- A valid passport not older than ten years.
- If employed, a letter from your employer is required granting you permission to travel.
- You must have a good intention of traveling. No criminal record track should be found.
- The duration of stay for a tourist visa is 90 days, which you must leave the country at the expiration of your visa.
- Flight itinerary.
- Travel itinerary.
- If invited, an invitation letter from the host is required.
- If employed, a letter from your employer is required granting you permission to travel.
- Proof of accommodation/ hotel reservation.
- Holders of this visa cannot study with this visa.
- Two passport photographs with a white background.
- The applicant ID card.
- A completely filled tourist visa application form.
- Medical insurance.
Work visa
- This visa is issued to Japanese traveling to work in an organization in India.
- A valid passport with a minimum of 6 months ahead of your stay in India.
- Educational qualifications and certificates of experience.
- A copy of the employment contract between the employer and the employee must be submitted. The contract must be signed by both parties, stating the salary of the employee in Rupees, and discuss the payment of income tax in India.
- Proof of accommodation.
- A letter of employment from the organization in India should be provided.
- Payment of visa fee.
- Sufficient financial means to support travel.
- Medical insurance.
- No fraudulent track record.
Where to apply
India embassy & visa application centers in Japan.
Tokyo
| Day | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 09:00 | 16:00 |
| Tue | 09:00 | 16:00 |
| Wed | 09:00 | 16:00 |
| Thu | 09:00 | 16:00 |
| Fri | 09:00 | 16:00 |
| Sat | — | — |
| Sun | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the Indian famous food
Cuisine of Assam is famous for rice delicacies and is one of the popular food items in India. Their food is less with spice but with great taste. The best include Khaar, Duck Meat Curry, Masoor Tenga, Aaloo Pitika, Xaak aru Bhaji, Ou Khatta.
What should I not do in India
Do not wear shoes inside a temple or home. Do not point your finger or touch anything with your feet. Do not wear skimpy clothes. Do not expect punctuality. Do not show affection in public. Do not drink tap water.
Is it safe to travel alone to India
It is not dangerous to travel alone to India at all. You just need to make sure of what tourist destinations you would pick for your visit. Out of all the places in India, the state of Kerala is an excellent and extremely safe option for a solo traveler.
How should female tourists dress in India
Bring loose-fitting T-shirts, tunics and blouses with high necklines and long or short sleeves, and loose-fitting pants and ankle-length skirts in cool, lightweight fabrics like cotton. Pack a lightweight scarf to wear around your neck for extra modesty and to cover your head when visiting temples and mosques.