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Japan visa for Indian citizens

e-Visa

Japan requires a visa from Indian citizens, available online as an e-Visa.

Where to apply
6 missions

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at in.emb-japan.go.jp

Which Japan visa?

Temporary Visitor (short-term stay: tourism, business, visits)

Key facts

Maximum stay
Up to 90 days per entry, as granted by the immigration officer
Processing time
About one week for a complete visa application

Apply on Visit Japan Web (Digital Agency)

All visa types for Japan

Japan’s official site for the tourist visa is services.digital.go.jp. Processing time, as Japan states it: About one week for a complete visa application. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days per entry, as granted by the immigration officer.

Japanese missions in India

All missions of Japan in India

Japan has 6 missions in India, with its embassy in New Delhi. Consulates: Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai and Bengaluru.

Japanese citizens travelling to India

JapanIndia Visa on arrival India visa for citizens of Japan

Travel advice for Japan

  • US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
  • German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)

What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.

Indian citizens planning a trip to Japan can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Japan at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 14 May 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Japan (updated 28 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Japan (updated 13 October 2026).

Good to know

How long Indian citizens can stay in Japan

How long Indian citizens may stay in Japan is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How Indian citizens apply

The e-Visa for Japan is applied for online on its official government portal; Indian citizens carry the approval when they travel.

Japanese citizens travelling to India

Japanese citizens can get a visa on arrival in India, valid for stays of up to 30 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Indian citizens need a visa for Japan?

Japan requires a visa from Indian citizens, available online as an e-Visa.

Where is the Japanese embassy in India?

The Japanese embassy in India is in New Delhi; there are also consulates in Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai and Bengaluru.

Do Japanese citizens need a visa for India?

Japanese citizens can get a visa on arrival in India, valid for stays of up to 30 days.

Can Indian citizens enter Japan visa-free?

No; Indian citizens need an e-Visa for Japan.

Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.