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Yes, Indian citizens need a valid visa to visit Japan, whether for tourism, business, or social purposes. You must obtain a visa before travelling. It's a good idea to apply well in advance to ensure sufficient processing time for the visa before your trip.
In general, here are the documents that are required for Japan tourist visa for Indians:
Passport: Your passport must be valid for at least six months.
Photo: You will require a passport-sized photo aligned with Japan visa photo requirements.
Aadhaar Card
Bank statements: Stamped and signed bank statements from the last six months are required to show proof of sufficient funds. A hard copy must be submitted to the consulate.
Proof of funds and employment: The Japanese government checks whether you have funds to sustain your travel and stay in the country. To substantiate this, they ask for important documents such as bank statements, ITRs, salary slips (if employed), or equivalent.
Sponsor's documents: If your trip is sponsored, you will generally need to submit salary slips, bank statements and the sponsor's IT Returns.
Invitation Letter (if Applicable)
Proof of Business ownership (if you are a business owner), Need any one of these documents: GST Certificate, MOA, DIN Certificate, and Company PAN (any of them).
Note: You must also submit documents confirming special circumstances in your visa application. For example, if invited, you will be asked to provide an invitation letter and a marriage certificate if your spouse's name is not updated on the passport.
Yes, you must submit your passport during the Japan visa application process. This is necessary to verify your identity and issue a sticker visa. Once your visa is issued, the passport will be safely returned to you.
No, Japan does not offer a visa-on-arrival facility for Indians. Therefore, planning and applying in advance is crucial to ensure you have all the required documentation ready for your trip.
To avoid having your Japan visa application rejected, follow these steps:
Error-free application: Complete the visa application form accurately and completely. Errors, omissions, or false information can lead to rejection.
Valid passport: Ensure your passport is valid for at least six months from your intended date of entry into Japan and has sufficient blank pages. If not, renew your passport before applying.
Recent photographs: It is important to submit recent passport-sized photographs that meet the specific requirements of the Japanese immigration authorities. Avoid heavy filters to ensure you look the same way as seen in the photograph.
Supporting documents: Provide all required supporting documents, such as financial statements, employment and invitation letter (if applicable).
Travel history: Consular officers often use travel history to assess the consistency and credibility of your application. Failure to mention details of your previous visits to Japan can significantly impact your visa application.
A clear purpose of visit: Clearly state the purpose of your visit and provide supporting documents, whether for tourism, business, study, or visiting relatives.
Financial proof: Show you sufficient funds to cover your stay in Japan. Bank statements, pay slips, or sponsorship letters can serve as proof.
No, once you have submitted your Japan visa application, you cannot edit or make any changes. If you need to correct or update any information, you will have to start a new application from the beginning.
Therefore, you must take the time to double-check and review your application thoroughly to eliminate such cases.
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If rejected, carefully review the reasons for rejection. Once you have identified the error, address it and consider reapplying. You can also consider seeking assistance from an authorised application centre to increase the chances of getting your Japan visa approved the second time.
Additionally, you also have the option to appeal the decision.
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Yes, you can use Japan visa tracking tool to check the visa application status anytime.
Your issued visa may still be valid, depending on the validity period of your Japan visa. You can check the validity period on the visa where it says "date of expiry".
If your new travel dates fall before the "date of expiry" date, you can visit Japan using this visa. However, if the new travel dates are outside the validity period, you will need to apply for a new visa.
Yes, you can apply for a Japan tourist visa regardless of your financial status (whether unemployed, student, or retired). However, you must demonstrate the ability to support yourself financially in Japan by providing proof, such as ITR or six-month bank statements.
Here are the steps to get a Japan tourist visa for Indians:
Start your application: Visit the PostMyVisa app or website, choose Japan as your destination and click ‘Start Application’.
Build your profile: Choose your marital status, employment status to generate the document checklist to be uploaded
Upload your documents: You can upload your photo and passport from your device or capture them using your device’s camera.
Supporting documents: Provide your bank statements, tax returns in PDF format.
Review your information and document submitted: Enter your personal details, including your parents’ names, date of birth, and place of birth and verify the documents uploaded
Add co-traveller details: If travelling with friends or family, add their details and upload their documents too.
Choose if the trip sponsored: Choose if the trip is sponsored by you or someone else. This will help evaluate the cash flow and guide further steps accordingly
Enter your address: The Japanese embassy requires your physical passport for processing. Enter your current address, including your location pin code.
Select a courier date: Select the most convenient date for the courier to collect your documents.
Check out: Complete your application by reviewing all details and paying the visa fee to finalise the process.
Receive your visa: After approval, PostMyVisa will collect your passport from the embassy and send it to you via courier.
On the day the courier arrives to collect your documents, Hand over the following:
Completed Visa Application Form (Shared by PostMyVisa) and duly signed by each applicant.
Passports (All, Old and New)
Bank Statements, which are stamped and signed by the branch manager (should not be more than 2 days old)
Signed and stamped No Objection Certificate from the employer / in a company letterhead (if self-employed)
Invitation letter (if applicable).
At Atlys, we pride ourselves on processing your application the fastest. Our ETA includes shipping your passport from your location to our Fulfillment centre, getting your visa done in the embassy, and getting back to you!
Fun fact: We determine your ETA the moment you enter your pin code using our consulate detector tool. Just insert your current pin code in the check serviceability section!
At Atlys, we determine your jurisdiction the moment you enter your pin code using our consulate detector tool. Just insert your pin code in the check serviceability section, and we will do the rest!
But just to make you an expert in Japan visas, your consulate jurisdiction depends on two factors: the address on the back of your passport and your current address.
Suppose your current address is in a different consulate from your passport address. In that case, you need to provide address proof (rent agreement / Utility Bill (electricity/gas)) for your current address as well.
Japan Consulate in New Delhi
(1) Jammu and Kashmir, (2) Himachal Pradesh, (3) Haryana, (4) Delhi and NCR, (5) Punjab, (6) Chandigarh, (7) Uttarakhand, (8) Rajasthan, (9) Bihar, (10) Sikkim, (11) Assam, (12) Meghalaya, (13) Tripura, (14) Arunachal Pradesh, (15) Manipur, (16) Mizoram, (17) Nagaland.
Japan Consulate in Mumbai
(1) Maharashtra, (2) Madhya Pradesh, (3) Odisha, (4) Chattisgarh, (5) Goa, (6) Gujarat.
Japan Consulate in Bangalore
(1) Telangana, (2) Tamil Nadu, (3) Karnataka, (4) Kerala, (5) Andhra Pradesh.
Japan Consulate in Kolkata
(1) Bihar, (2) Jharkhand, (3) West Bengal, (4) Orissa.
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