Japan Visa Requirements

Culturally rich and yet modern in every way, Japan is a great place to visit. Indians, can visit the country after obtaining a visa.  Read on to know everything you need to take care of while applying for a Japan visa.

Documents Required for Japan visa

Here is a list of documents that you must carry when applying for a Japanese visa:

• An original passport with at least two blank pages and a minimum of 6 months of validity from your date of arrival in Japan.
• A visa application form, filled and signed, pertaining to the kind of stay.
• Two recent passport photographs with a minimum of 70% of face cover on a white background.
• A cover letter with the details of the traveler and the purpose of the visit. The letter should also specify the details of any person who is accompanying you for the trip.
• A complete list of hotels that you have booked for the stay with the confirmation notice.
• A confirmation of the flight tickets.
• A complete itinerary for your stay
• An original leave letter from your workplace or institute and a certificate of employment duly signed and authorised, an original government ID or student ID with your bonafides clearly stated.
• Provide form 16 details and income tax returns for the period of employment.
• If employed, then salary slips for the past 6 months are required, if retired then a proof of retirement is to be provided.

Note - We do not provide Business or Work visa.

Steps for Japan visa Application

To avoid any hassle you can also avail the visa processing services offered by Musafir. Here are the general steps to follow while applying for your visa to Japan:

1. Apply for the right type of visa as per your requirements. The various options are -standard visitor, student, family, transit, residence or business visa.
2. Collect all the required documents and fill in the form correctly in English.
3. To submit the form along with all the documents personally, book an appointment slot.
4. On the day of the appointment reach the visa office before the scheduled time. Your fingerprint and photos will be taken for biometric processing.
5. Apply and pay visa fees online
6. You can follow up on your status with Musafir collect your documents from the visa office.

Points to remember

• It is advisable to carry a few photocopies along with your original documents.
• If the documents provided by you are in a language other than English then you must submit a full translation in English accompanied by:
1. The translator’s confirmation of the accuracy of the translation
2. Date of translation
3. The translator’s complete details
• After the visa appointment, it takes up to 15 days processing the visa, sometimes it can take longer so do plan your travel accordingly.
• Submitting the right documents and payment of the visa fees does not confirm the processing of your Japan visa.
• A third person cannot collect the documents. You should make necessary courier arrangements or collect it in person from the visa office.

Visa Services provided by Musafir

Why choose Musafir for Japan Visa

We offer personalised visa application services to suit all of your requirements, and we are always at hand for any problem you may encounter. Musafir has been a part of a million travel dreams- allow us to fulfill yours as well. Here’s a quick breakdown of the visa process:

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