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🇯🇵VISA REQUIRED

Japan

Visa guide for Indian passport holders

Indian passport holders require a Japan tourist visa. Applications through VFS Global Japan. From 2024, multiple-entry visas of up to 5 years are issued to qualifying frequent travellers.

Documents required

Checklist

  1. 01Valid Indian passport — min 6 months validity, blank pages
  2. 02Confirmed return air ticket
  3. 03Confirmed hotel / package booking
  4. 04Recent passport-size photographs
  5. 05VFS application form
  6. 06Daily itinerary (StarLux provides)
  7. 07Bank statement (6 months) + ITR
  8. 08Employer NOC
Step by step

Application process

  1. 1
    Book
    Confirm Japan package with StarLux.
  2. 2
    Compile Documents
    Per VFS Japan checklist.
  3. 3
    Submit at VFS
    Delhi / Mumbai / Bengaluru / Chennai.
  4. 4
    Processing
    5–8 working days.
  5. 5
    Collect Passport
    Pick-up or courier.
Important advisories

Read before you travel

  • Visa fee paid in cash at VFS only.
  • Daily itinerary must match flight & hotel bookings.
  • Indian frequent travellers may qualify for 3/5-year multi-entry visa.
Fees breakdown

Costs

Embassy Fee
₹450 single entry
VFS Service Charge
₹1,800–₹2,200
Where to apply
VFS Global Japan centres in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata.
Common mistakes

Avoid these

  • Itinerary not matching bookings
  • Missing financial documents
How StarLux helps

Done for you

StarLux provides a fully-formatted day-wise itinerary acceptable to the consulate. Japan Cherry Blossom Trail from ₹4,80,000/couple for 8 nights.

Explore Japan — Cherry Blossom Trail
Concierge contact

Need help with this visa? We file applications for our package clients at no additional fee.