JAPAN
Japan Temporary Visitor Visa
- Application Form Verification
- Official 'Schedule of Stay' Drafting
- Financial Dossier & ITR Verification
- VFS Submission File Organization
- End-to-End Application Guidance
JAPAN VISA PROCESS
The verified steps to secure your Japan Temporary Visitor Visa through VFS Global in India.
PURPOSE
TEMPORARY VISITORVerify your travel intent. The Japan Temporary Visitor Visa permits sightseeing, independent travel, visits to friends or relatives, and amateur cultural activities.
SCHEDULE
SCHEDULE OF STAYPrepare the official Japanese Ministry 'Schedule of Stay' format detailing daily activities, city transitions, contact numbers, and verified hotel reservations.
SUBMISSION
DOSSIER LODGEMENTSubmit your physical passport, application forms, and financial documents at the nearest VFS Global Japan Visa Application Centre in India.
DECISION
PASSPORT STAMPThe Embassy or Consulate-General of Japan in India processes your application (typically 5 to 7 working days). Collect your stamped passport from VFS.
FROM APPLICATION TO APPROVAL
Every step handled. Every detail reviewed.
We review your travel dates, intended cities across Japan, personal finances, and international travel background to select the optimal application stream.
UNDERSTAND
We review your travel dates, intended cities across Japan, personal finances, and international travel background to select the optimal application stream.
REVIEW
We audit your complete dossier: 6-month bank statements, latest Income Tax Return (ITR-V), employment NOC or business registration, and 2x2 inch photographs.
SCHEDULE OF STAY
We prepare the mandatory Japanese Ministry 'Schedule of Stay' form, listing exact daily itineraries, hotel addresses, and verified local contact points.
VFS LODGEMENT
We organize your file according to the Embassy's strict document order and guide you on lodging your application at your regional VFS Japan centre.
DECISION & DISPATCH
We track your application reference through the VFS system until the visa sticker is affixed and ensure your passport is safely received.
Required Documents
As per Japan Immigration
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick verified answers about the Japan visitor visa application process.
Standard processing at the Embassy / Consulates of Japan in India typically takes 5 to 7 working days from the date of submission at the VFS application centre.
No. Routine in-person interviews are not required for Indian applicants applying for a tourist visa through VFS Global. In rare cases, the Embassy may request additional clarification.
Under reciprocal bilateral arrangements, the official Embassy visa fee for Indian citizens is ₹500 for a single-entry visa (or ₹1,000 for multiple entry). VFS Global charges an additional administrative service fee.
Japan requires a 2x2 inch (50mm x 50mm) color photograph taken within the last 6 months against a plain white background, showing 70-80% face coverage.