What travellers usually need to decide
Choose by travel purpose, allowed stay, entry type, document readiness, travel date and current official requirements. Current listed pricing starts from INR 3,999 where catalogue data is available.
Tourist Visa
Japan Visa for Indian Passport Holders
Compare Japan visa types, documents, validity, processing time, and application handoff options.
Price fromINR 3,999
Stay options Upto 90 Days, Upto 30 Days
Entry typesSingle Entry
Processing18 to 20 Business Days
Catalogue date14 Jul 2026
Route planner
Match the visa route to your trip before you apply.
This page is built for Indian travellers who already have a destination in mind and want to compare fees, documents, processing time and the correct online application route before paying. It keeps route comparison, document readiness, fee guidance and the secure application handoff together so travellers do not have to jump between unrelated pages.
Proof and documents to prepare
Start with passport, photo, travel dates, itinerary, accommodation or sponsor details, funds proof and profile-specific records where applicable. Extra proof can be requested by profile, travel history, sponsor details or immigration review.
How the application handoff works
After you choose a matching product, the existing Apply Online flow keeps destination, purpose, ISO and quote data preserved for the VisaKendra application journey.
Visa plan pages
Stable Japan visa plan pages.
These pages consolidate duplicate quote variants into stronger price-and-application pages while preserving the exact mapped application product.
Trust and safety
Before you share documents or pay.
Secure application handoff
Apply buttons open the VisaKendra application flow with destination, purpose, ISO and quote details attached.
Transparent price estimate
Visible prices come from the catalogue. Final payable amount is confirmed before submission.
Document guidance
VisaKendra helps review document categories before you upload sensitive traveller details.
Independent assistance
VisaKendra is not an embassy, consulate or government authority. Approval remains with immigration.
Which Visa do you wish to apply?
Compare plans before you continue.
Plans, prices, and processing timelines are synced from secure application platform and may change without notice.
Sticker
Up to 90 Days · Single Entry
Up to 90 Days Single Entry
Tourist visa - Standard
INR 3,999
Payable estimate from the live catalogue. Final amount is confirmed inside the secure application flow.
PurposeTourist
ValidityUp to 90 days
Processing18 to 20 Business Days
Base CostINR 2,700
BaseINR 2,700
ServiceINR 1,101
GST/taxINR 198
Sticker
Up to 30 Days · Single Entry
Up to 30 Days Single Entry
Business visa - Standard
INR 3,999
Payable estimate from the live catalogue. Final amount is confirmed inside the secure application flow.
PurposeBusiness
ValidityUp to 90 Days
Processing18 to 19 Business Days
Base CostINR 2,700
BaseINR 2,700
ServiceINR 1,101
GST/taxINR 198
Japan guide
Visa guidance for Indian passport holders.
This page combines live plan data with plain-language guidance. Rules can change, so final filing should be checked against current official or application-platform requirements.
Who can apply
Indian passport holders should choose the plan that matches their actual trip purpose, stay length, entry requirement, and travel date. VisaKendra helps compare the visible options before the secure application handoff.
Documents to prepare
Keep passport, photo, travel dates, accommodation or host details, return/onward travel plan, employment or business proof, and financial documents ready where applicable. Destination-specific requirements must be checked before final filing.
Fees and processing
VisaKendra shows the payable service estimate from the synced catalogue. Embassy, VFS, biometrics, courier, insurance, or external authority fees may be separate unless the current source data clearly includes them.
Latest Visa Update
Japan visa information snapshot.
Snapshot date: 14 Jul 2026. Use this as a planning snapshot before opening the exact application product.
Visa typesTourist, Business, Sticker
Options listed2
Price fromINR 3,999
Processing18 to 20 Business Days
- Stay period: Upto 90 Days; validity: Upto 90 days.
- Entry types shown: Single Entry.
- Common documents checked: Passport valid for travel to Japan, preferably with at least 6 months validity, Recent passport-size photograph as per destination specifications, Confirmed or tentative travel dates and itinerary.
Documents Required
Keep these ready.
- Passport valid for travel to Japan, preferably with at least 6 months validity
- Recent passport-size photograph as per destination specifications
- Confirmed or tentative travel dates and itinerary
- Hotel booking, host details, or accommodation address if requested
- Return/onward ticket or travel plan if required by the destination
- Invitation letter, business registration, or meeting details for business travel
Important Information
Please note.
- Japan currently has Tourist, Business routes synced from secure application platform.
- Fastest listed processing time is 18 to 20 Business Days; final timelines depend on the issuing authority and complete documents.
- Prices shown on VisaKendra are synced estimates for comparison; the final payable amount is confirmed in the secure booking flow.
- Business days, public holidays, embassy decisions, and document quality can change the final processing timeline.
- Use WhatsApp before applying if the traveller has prior refusal, unusual travel history, or urgent travel.
Recoverable lead
Want VisaKendra to check this before you apply?
Share only basic trip context. Do not enter passport, date of birth, document URLs, payment details, or sensitive information here.
Travel Packages
Explore packagesPair your visa planning with Tourwala packages.
Japan travel packages can help travellers plan flights, hotels, experiences, and ground arrangements after the visa route is clear.
Avoid Visa Mistakes
Check visa readinessCheck your Japan application before filing.
Review document consistency, financial proof, home-country ties, itinerary, and recent policy changes.
Japan UpdatesIndia Today Condé Nast Traveller India Travel and Leisure Asia News18 Business Today Outlook Traveller
Recent headlines before booking.
Use these as a signal to double-check official requirements before paying or uploading documents.
Planning a Japan vacation? Visa fee set to jump 5X. Here's what travellers need to know
Planning a Japan vacation? Visa fee set to jump 5X. Here's what travellers need to know India Today
No, Japan is *not* increasing visa fees for Indians
No, Japan is *not* increasing visa fees for Indians Condé Nast Traveller India
Good News For Indian Travellers: Japan's Visa Fee Hike Won't Apply To You
Good News For Indian Travellers: Japan's Visa Fee Hike Won't Apply To You Travel and Leisure Asia
Japan Visa Costs Just Increased 5 Times But Indians Will Have To Pay Only...
Japan Visa Costs Just Increased 5 Times But Indians Will Have To Pay Only... News18
Visa changes for Indians from July 1: US, Japan, Vietnam, Australia change travel, permit rules
Visa changes for Indians from July 1: US, Japan, Vietnam, Australia change travel, permit rules Business Today
Japan's Massive Visa Fee Hike Doesn't Apply To Indians
Japan's Massive Visa Fee Hike Doesn't Apply To Indians Outlook Traveller
Sources and review
What is live data and what must be verified?
Prices, quote IDs, purposes, entry types, stay periods, validity, and processing estimates come from the application catalogue. Official rules, fees, forms, appointment paths and entry decisions can change and should be checked before filing.
- Catalogue snapshot: 14 Jul 2026
- Official information checked: 8 August 2026
- Current destination: Japan
- Embassy of Japan in India visa information
- Japan MOFA visa fees
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before applying.
Which visa types are available for Japan?
Japan currently shows Tourist, Business options. Pick a plan to see stay, validity, processing time, and booking handoff.
How do I apply for Japan?
Select the relevant visa plan, review the document checklist, then use Apply online to continue to the secure application flow.
Can I ask VisaKendra before submitting?
Yes. Use the WhatsApp button on this page or on any plan card to confirm documents, travel dates, and traveller profile before applying.
Are the prices and timelines final?
They are synced estimates for comparison. The final amount, service terms, and live timeline are confirmed inside the booking flow before payment.
Do I need all documents before starting?
Keep the listed documents ready. The booking flow or VisaKendra team may request additional country-specific documents based on traveller profile.