🇮🇳 India passport 🇯🇵 Japan
eVisa needed
Apply online and get approval before you fly
India passport holders need an eVisa for Japan. It is applied for online before you travel — no embassy visit required.
Our data doesn't record the permitted stay, fee or processing time for this route — check the official page before you apply.
Source: the open Passport Index dataset, with corrections checked against official government sites. How we source this · Report an error
Getting an eVisa for Japan
What this usually involves for an eVisa — not a checklist researched for India passport holders specifically. The official page has the exact list.
What you'll typically need 6 items
- Scanned copy of passport bio-data page
- Recent passport-sized photo (white background)
- Travel itinerary / flight details
- Proof of accommodation
- Valid email address for delivery
- Credit/debit card for payment
Steps 6 steps
- Visit the official eVisa portal for the destination country
- Create an account and complete the online application form
- Upload required documents and photo
- Pay the visa fee online
- Wait for approval email — processing time varies by country
- Download and print your eVisa approval to show at immigration
Before you board for Japan
Beyond the visa itself, these are what travellers most often get turned away for:
- Passport validityValid for duration of stay
- Onward or return ticket RequiredOfficers frequently verify outbound travel
- Proof of funds Recommended
- Travel insurance Recommended
- Routine vaccines Recommended
- Most nationalities receive 90-day visa-free entry (some 15-day or 30-day)
- Cannot work on a tourist visa — violations result in deportation and ban
- Carry your passport at all times; it serves as ID
- IC chip passport may be required for some nationalities
Requirements can vary by nationality and change without notice — confirm with the official sources before you travel.
Official sources
Always confirm with Japan's own government before you travel:
- Japan official visa information ↗ mofa.go.jp
- Japan embassies & consulates ↗ mofa.go.jp
Keep going
About Japan
Where ancient tradition meets futuristic innovation — cherry blossoms, samurai culture, and Michelin stars
- Capital
- Tokyo
- Currency
- Japanese Yen (¥)
- Language
- Japanese
- Time zone
- JST (UTC+9)
- Best time to visit
- March – May (cherry blossoms), October – November
Common questions
Do India citizens need a visa to visit Japan?
India passport holders need an eVisa for Japan. It is applied for online before you travel — no embassy visit required.
How long can India passport holders stay in Japan?
Our data doesn't record the permitted stay for this route. Check Japan's official visa information before you travel.
How much does a Japan visa cost for India citizens?
Our data doesn't record the fee for this route. Fees change often — check Japan's official visa information before you apply.
How long must my passport be valid to enter Japan?
Valid for duration of stay
Does Japan give visas to India citizens?
Yes — Japan issues eVisas to India citizens. Apply online before travelling; approval is delivered electronically.
Where can India citizens find official Japan visa information?
On Japan's official site: https://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/index.html