Japan visa for Indians
e-Visa · Valid 90 days · Decision in 5–12 working days · Tourist, student and specified skilled worker routes
Japan visa: quick answers
Full verified answer for India passport holders- Do Indians need a visa for Japan?
- Yes. With an India passport you need Japan's e-visa, applied for online before travel; the approval arrives by email and nothing is placed in your passport. JAPAN eVISA for Indian and foreign nationals residing in India, tourism only: apply online, pay the fee (about ₹500 for Indian passports) and show the visa issuance notice at check-in.
- How much does a Japan visa cost?
- From ₹1,849 per traveller all-in: ₹500 government fee, ₹700 mandatory charges (Visa application centre fee) plus ₹649 Vistolane filing fee. Premium ₹2,174, Business ₹2,498.
- How long does a Japan visa take?
- 5–12 working days (about 12 days from submission); in.emb-japan.go.jp publishes 5–10 working days. Vistolane shows the document deadline and filing date before you pay; the decision itself is the authority's.
E-visa · 90 days · paperless
Japan visa from India
When do you plan to travel?
Set your travel date in the price card and we'll pick the right attention level for your lead time. Without a date, decisions land by 27 Nov.
That's it. One step, then we process your visa.
Step 1
What are you travelling to Japan for?
Tourist and student files stay in-house. Everything else goes to a partner we have vetted.
Fewer refusals, with a date you can plan around
Applying for a Japan visa is tedious and often refused over small manual errors. Vistolane pairs a specialist review with automated checks so nothing slips.
We guarantee to file within your plan's window once your documents are in; miss it and you are refunded in full. A decision is expected by 27 Nov 2026, indicative only. Approval and processing time are always the government's.
How the Japan e-visa process works
- 1
Apply on Vistolane
Upload your passport. Details are read automatically, so no typing errors. You only pay the government fee up front.
- 2
Your documents are verified
A specialist checks every file against the immigration standard and lodges it with the authority.
- 3
Your visa gets processed
We work with immigration to keep the file moving and track it against the published window.
- 4
Get your visa on27 Nov
The approved e-visa lands in your inbox and your Vistolane account, ready to print.
Learn from refusals
Refusal stories · learn from them
Four ways applicants get refused, and what to do instead
Bank statement showed a sudden deposit
Schengen tourist visa · pattern seen in refusal letters
An uncle transferred ₹3 lakh a week before applying so the balance 'looked better'. The officer read it as borrowed funds and refused. What to do instead: show 3 to 6 months of steady balance and explain any large credit with a source letter.
Applied on the wrong purpose
UK visitor visa · pattern seen in refusal letters
The applicant was going to a 3-week training paid by the employer but applied as a plain tourist. Refused for misrepresentation. What to do instead: pick the purpose that matches your invitation letter, even if the fee is higher.
Hotel booking cancelled before decision
Japan e-visa · pattern seen in refusal letters
The applicant booked a refundable hotel, then cancelled it to save money before the decision. The embassy re-checked and refused. What to do instead: keep every booking live until the visa is in your hand.
Ignored the interview prep
US B1/B2 · pattern seen in refusal letters
Fluent and well documented, but the applicant answered 'to visit friends' when the DS-160 said tourism. Refused under 214(b). What to do instead: your answers must match the form; practise once with our mock interview tool.
Already refused elsewhere? Applying with us starts with a specialist reading the refusal letter and rebuilding the file around it.
Why Japan visas get refused
Passport validity
Passport expiring within 6 months of travel or without two blank pages.
Funds evidence
Bank statements that do not show a stable balance or an unexplained large deposit.
Purpose of travel
Itinerary, hotel and return ticket that do not match the dates on the form.
Previous refusals
An undeclared earlier refusal or overstay on any visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do Indian passport holders need a visa for Japan?
When should I apply?
Why was my visa rejected?
Is my data secure?
Do I need to visit an embassy?
How we reviewed this page
Fees, windows and rules on this page come from official government sources and are re-checked when the authority publishes changes.
1 traveller · Premium · decision expected by 27 Nov 2026
Total ₹2,174
About the Japan e-Visa
Japan's eVisa makes short tourism simple, alongside student visas and the Specified Skilled Worker programme for in-demand sectors.
Japan issues this visa electronically. You apply online, upload a passport scan and a photo, pay the government fee and receive the approval by email; nothing is stuck into your passport and there is no consulate visit.
Fees. The Japan government fee is ₹500, plus Visa application centre fee ₹700 charged with it, and the Vistolane filing fee is ₹649: ₹1,849 per traveller with nothing added later. in.emb-japan.go.jp publishes a processing time of 5–10 working days (verified 2026-10-29). Vistolane commits to a filing date before you pay and shows the expected decision window on the price card above; the decision itself is the authority's.
Validity and stay. The Japan e-Visa is valid 90 days and allows a stay of up to 90 days; entries: single. Routes covered on this page: Tourist, Student, Specified Skilled Worker.
Proof of funds for Japan, by visa category
Indicative minimums in your currency. Consulates read three to six months of statements and compare the balance with your itinerary, tuition or salary.
| Tourist / visitor | ₹1.42 lakh |
| Student | ₹18.99 lakh |
| Work / sponsored | ₹75,943 |
| Family / partner | ₹94,929 |
| Business / investor | ₹31.33 lakh |
| Permanent residence | ₹47,464 |
Refusals. The most common Japan refusal reasons are inconsistent bank statements, weak evidence of ties or purpose of travel, and form errors that contradict the passport. Every document you upload to Vistolane is checked against the Japan checklist before filing, and the mock interview tool covers the questions case officers raise in follow-up requests.
Not sure which route fits? Run the free Japan eligibility check, compare visa types, browse licensed consultants for Japan, or read the full Japan visa guide with a day-by-day timeline and refusal cases.
Japan visa questions, answered
Do Indians need a visa for Japan?
How much does a Japan visa cost?
How long does a Japan visa take?
What documents do I need for a Japan visa?
How much bank balance do I need for a Japan visa?
Can I apply for the Japan visa online, or is it visa on arrival?
How long can I stay in Japan on this visa?
Is an interview or biometrics required for Japan?
Japan visa routes, one page each
Eligibility, fees, timeline, the document checklist and the refusal reasons for every Japan route, written from the official pages.
Visit Japan
Temporary visitor visa
₹500 per person (single or multiple entry)
Open the route
Study in Japan
Student visa (Certificate of Eligibility)
₹500 visa fee (Certificate of Eligibility is free)
Open the route
Work in Japan
Work visa (Engineer/Humanities and Highly Skilled Professional)
₹500 visa fee (Certificate of Eligibility is free)
Open the route
Join family in Japan
Dependent and spouse visas
₹500 visa fee per dependant (Certificate of Eligibility is free)
Open the route
Settle in Japan
Permanent residence
¥200,000 permission fee (paid in Japan on approval)
Open the route
Applying from India?
Document checklist, fees in rupees, processing time and step-by-step application help for the Japan tourist visa.
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Check your passport for Japan
Verified visa rules, by passport, with the official source.
