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Japanese Embassy & Consulates in India

  • 1 embassy
  • 4 consulates general
  • 1 consulate

Japan is represented in India by 6 missions: an embassy in New Delhi, 4 consulates general in Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai and Bengaluru and a consulate in Bengaluru. Japan requires a visa from Indian citizens, available online as an e-Visa.

Map: Japan’s 6 missions in India

Map: Japan’s 6 missions in India

Japanese Embassy in New Delhi

The Japanese embassy is in New Delhi, the capital of India, at Plot No.4&5, 50-G Shantipath, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi. Its phone number and website are on its page.

Japanese consulates in India

Japan also has 4 consulates general in Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai and Bengaluru and a consulate in Bengaluru; consulates handle passports, civil registration and, for many countries, visa applications for their district.

Japan visa for Indian citizens

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Japan visa requirements for citizens of India

  • JAPAN eVISA (single-entry tourism)
  • Short-term stay visa (tourism)
  • Short-term stay visa (business)
  • Short-term stay visa (visiting relatives or friends)
  • 16 required documents

checked 22 October 2026

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Japan requires a visa from Indian citizens, available online as an e-Visa. The application is made online on the official portal of Japan, not at the Japanese embassy.

India’s missions in Japan

Missions of India in Japan (3)

In return, India has 3 missions in Japan, including its embassy in Tokyo.

Good to know

Japan in India

Worldwide, Japan has 248 missions in 146 countries; 6 of them are in India.

Travel to India for Japanese citizens

India issues Japanese citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance. In India, Japanese citizens can turn to the Japanese embassy for passports and emergency help.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the Japanese embassy in India?

The Japanese embassy is in New Delhi, at Plot No.4&5, 50-G Shantipath, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi.

Does Japan have consulates in India?

Yes, Japan has 4 consulates general in Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai and Bengaluru and a consulate in Bengaluru.

Do Indian citizens need a visa for Japan?

Indian citizens need an e-Visa for Japan, applied for online before travel.

Do Japanese citizens need a visa for India?

India issues Japanese citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.

Does India have an embassy in Japan?

Yes, India has its embassy in Tokyo, along with 2 other missions in Japan.