Japan
India
India visa for Japanese citizens
Entry requirement
India issues Japanese citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at indembassy-tokyo.gov.in
Which India visa?
Key facts
- Processing time
- Set by the Indian mission where you apply; its website gives current processing times
India’s official site for the tourist visa is indianvisaonline.gov.in. Processing time, as India states it: Set by the Indian mission where you apply; its website gives current processing times.
Indian citizens travelling to Japan
IndiaJapan e-Visa Japan visa for citizens of India
Travel advice for India
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- 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.
Japanese citizens planning a trip to India can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates India at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 15 June 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of India (updated 7 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of India (updated 14 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Japanese citizens can stay in India
Japanese citizens may stay in India for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to India.
How Japanese citizens apply
Japanese citizens receive the visa for India at the port of entry, so they should have their passport, the fee and any documents the officers may ask for, such as a return ticket.
India’s neighbours for Japanese citizens
China admits Japanese citizens visa-free.
Indian citizens travelling to Japan
Japan requires a visa from Indian citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
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.
How long can Japanese citizens stay in India?
Japanese citizens can stay in India for up to 30 days with a visa on arrival.
Do Indian citizens need a visa for Japan?
Japan requires a visa from Indian citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Can Japanese citizens enter India visa-free?
No; Japanese citizens need a visa on arrival in India.
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.