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Name: Japan (Nippon)
Location:Far East
Time:IST (+) 3 1/2 hrs
Capital:Tokyo
Language:Japanese and English
Area:377,829 sq kms
Population: 127,253,075 (July 2013 EST.)
National Day:23rd December (Birthday of the Emperor)
Currency: Japanese Yen (JPY) 1 = INR 0.62
Climate: Apart from the Hokkaido area and subtropical Okinawa region, weather of Japan is mostly temperate and enjoys four seasons. Winters are cool and sunny in the south. Around Tokyo, you can find it cold and sunny and around Hokkaido, it is very cold and covered in snow for up to 4 months a year. It enjoys summer from June to September, which is really hot though spring and autumn are usually gentle throughout the country. Rain falls all through the year but June and early July are the key rainy season.
Holidays-Year 2018:Year 2014: 1st January: New Year's Day, 13th January: Coming of Age Day, 11th February: National Foundation Day, 21st March: Vernal Equinox, 29th April: Showa Day, 3rd May: Constitution Memorial Day, 4th May: Greenery Day, 5th May: Children's Day, 21st July: Marine Day, 15th September: Respect for the Aged Day, 23rd September: Autumnal Equinox, 13th October: Health and Sports Day, 24th October: Culture Day, 23rd November: Labor Thanksgiving Day, 23rd December: Emperor's Birthday
Airlines Name: Japan Airlines (JL)
International Airports: New Tokyo (Narita City) (TYO), Osaka (Itami), Fukuoka (FUK) , Nagoya (NGO) , Kansai (KIX)
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Tourist
The Applicant should have an original passport with more validity than the time to stay in Japan having minimum 2 blank pages. Present your old passports also, if any.
One visa application form appropriately filled and signed by the Applicant
One recent passport sized photograph (45 x 45 mm) clicked against a white background
A cover letter from the applicant stating the reason to visit
Confirmed return air ticket
Confirmed travel booking with details of tour itinerary and hotel bookings
Confirmation from Embassy of Japan for the original bank statement explaining it is discretionary from case to case
Original bank statement of last 6 months
Photocopy of the Bank Statement with a Bank Stamp
Note: Submit the Original Bank Statement of the last 6 months with all supportive documents
If the applicant is employed:
Certificate of employment from the employer with NOC of the leave
Salary statement for last 6 months
If the applicant is Student / Dependant:
Consent from the parents / spouse
Original bank statement of last 6 months for parents / spouse
Latest Income Tax Return for parents / spouse
If applicant is owner of a company:
An approved proof of ownership (e.g. Director Identification number issued by Ministry of Corporate Affairs or proprietorship document issued by bank Or Import export license and company Bank statement)
Proof of Relationship with Guarantor:
Proof of Relationship, if the applicant is accompanied by any dependant including Passport copy, Marriage Certificate and Birth Certificate
Visa is valid for 90 days for a maximum stay of 90 days
Its processing time can take 3 working days
Note: This is a general guide to the documents you have to provide with your visa application. Japan Embassy may call you for an interview or ask for additional documents as per your personal circumstances
Service charge of 510 INR (inclusive of service tax 12.36% and education cess) is levied per application over and above the visa fees.
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Category
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Amount In Rs.
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Other Amounts
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| Single Entry (Indian / Nepalese / Bhutanese / Stateless) |
Rs. 550 / 2000 / 2000 / 2000 |
N/A |
| Multiple Entry (Indian / Nepalese / Bhutanese / Stateless) |
Rs. 550 / 4000 / 4000 / 4000 |
N/A |
Visit Visa (Family/Friends Social visit)
The Applicant should have an original passport with more validity than the time to stay in Japan having minimum 2 blank pages. Present your old passports also, if any.
One visa application form appropriately filled and signed by the Applicant
One recent passport sized photograph (45 x 45 mm) clicked against a white background
A cover letter from the applicant stating the reason to visit
Confirmed return air ticket
Confirmed travel booking with details of tour itinerary and hotel bookings
Confirmation from Embassy of Japan for the original bank statement explaining it is discretionary from case to case
Original bank statement of last 6 months
Photocopy of the Bank Statement with a Bank Stamp
Note: Submit the Original Bank Statement of the last 6 months with all supportive documents
Income Tax Returns for the last 3 years.
If the applicant is employed:
Certificate of employment from the employer with NOC of the leave
Salary statement for last 6 months
If the applicant is Student / Dependant:
Consent from the parents / spouse
Original bank statement of last 6 months for parents / spouse
Latest Income Tax Return for parents / spouse
If applicant is owner of a company:
An approved proof of ownership (e.g. Director Identification number issued by Ministry of Corporate Affairs or proprietorship document issued by bank Or Import export license and company Bank statement)
Documents from the Inviter / Guarantor in Japan:
A letter of invitation
Schedule of Stay
A letter of guarantee from the Inviter on bearing the expenses
Certificate of Income / bank deposit / copy of final tax return / certificate of tax payment of the Guarantor
Copy of Passport (First and Last page)
Extra documents if the Inviter/Guarantor is of Foreign Nationality:
Copy of Passport (First and Last page)
Copy of latest and valid Japan Visa
Copy of passport pages with status items; entry / departure and permission of residence
Copy of the certificate of alien registration (Both front & back)
Proof of Relationship with Guarantor:
Proof of Relationship, in case the applicant is accompanied by any dependant, i.e. Passport copy, Marriage Certificate, Birth Certificate
Visa is valid for 90 days for a maximum stay of 90 days
Its processing time can take 3 working days
Note: The above is a guide to the documents you should provide with your visa application. Japan Embassy may request you for an interview / additional documentation depending on your personal circumstances.
All charges (Visa Fee and Service charges) are to be paid in cash only in INR in New Delhi.
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Category
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Amount In Rs.
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Other Amounts
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| Single Entry (Indian / Nepalese / Bhutanese / Stateless) |
Rs. 550 / 2000 / 2000 / 2000 |
N/A |
| Multiple Entry (Indian / Nepalese / Bhutanese / Stateless) |
Rs. 550 / 4000 / 4000 / 4000 |
N/A |
Business Visa
The Applicant should have an original passport with more validity than the time to stay in Japan having minimum 2 blank pages. Present your old passports also, if any.
One visa application form appropriately filled and signed by the Applicant
One recent passport sized photograph (45 x 45 mm) clicked against a white background
An Original Letter of Invitation from the concerned Business Associates in Japan having company’s red color seal on it
Confirmed travel booking with details of tour itinerary and hotel bookings
Confirmation from Embassy of Japan for the original bank statement explaining it is discretionary from case to case
Original bank statement of last 6 months
Photocopy of the Bank Statement with a Bank Stamp
Note: Submit the Original Bank Statement of the last 6 months with all supportive documents
Confirm onward/ travel itinerary
A covering letter from the Applicant
If the concerned host Company / Organization is bearing the expenses:
An original letter of guarantee from the Inviting Company
A certified copy of the Incorporation Register with the overview of the Company/Organization
Note: A company listed on stock exchange does not require submitting the copy of the incorporation register or an overview of the company / organization
In case of extending the invitation, applicant’s Certificate of employment in Japan is required with
- Original salary bank statement of last 6 months
- Income Tax Returns of the last 3 years
If applicant is owner of a company:
An approved proof of ownership (e.g. Director Identification number issued by Ministry of Corporate Affairs or proprietorship document issued by bank Or Import export license and company Bank statement)
Proof of Relationship with Guarantor:
Proof of Relationship, if the applicant is accompanied by any dependant including Passport copy, Marriage Certificate and Birth Certificate
Visa is valid for 90 days for a maximum stay of 90 days
Its processing time can take 3 working days
Note: The above is a guide to the documents you should provide with your visa application. Japan Embassy may call you for an interview or ask for additional documents as per your personal circumstances
There is a service charge of 510 INR (inclusive of service tax 12.36% and education cess) levied per application over and above the visa fees.
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Category
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Amount In Rs.
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Other Amounts
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| Single Entry (Indian / Nepalese / Bhutanese / Stateless) |
Rs. 550 / 2000 / 2000 / 2000 |
N/A |
| Multiple Entry (Indian / Nepalese / Bhutanese / Stateless) |
Rs. 550 / 4000 / 4000 / 4000 |
N/A |
Seamen Visa
The Applicant should have an original passport with more validity than the time to stay in Japan having minimum 2 blank pages. Present your old passports also, if any.
One visa application form appropriately filled and signed by the Applicant
One recent passport sized photograph (45 x 45 mm) clicked against a white background
A cover letter from the applicant
Confirm onward/ return flight ticket
Onward visa
Confirmation from Embassy of Japan for the original bank statement explaining it is discretionary from case to case
Original bank statement of last 6 months
Photocopy of the Bank Statement with a Bank Stamp
Note: Submit the Original Bank Statement of the last 6 months with all supportive documents
In case of staying with friends/relatives/acquaintances, proof of stay with address and contact details
Indian Seamen travelling on duty should hold a Letter of Guarantee from the Shipping Company with Seamen Book and passport
A fax message from the concerned Shipping Company in Japan to the Embassy is required. It should have the details of the Seamen along with date and port of joining the Ship
Visa is valid for 90 days for a maximum stay of 90 days
Its processing time can 3 working days
Note: The above is a guide to the documents you should provide with your visa application. Japan Embassy may call you for an interview or ask for additional documents as per your personal circumstances
There is a service charge of 510 INR (inclusive of service tax 12.36% and education cess) levied per application over and above the visa fees.
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Category
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Amount In Rs.
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Other Amounts
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| Single Entry (Indian / Nepalese / Bhutanese / Stateless) |
Rs. 550 / 2000 / 2000 / 2000 |
N/A |
| Multiple Entry (Indian / Nepalese / Bhutanese / Stateless) |
Rs. 550 / 4000 / 4000 / 4000 |
N/A |
Work Permit Visa
The Applicant should have an original passport with more validity than the time to stay in Japan having minimum 2 blank pages. Present your old passports also, if any.
One visa application form appropriately filled and signed by the Applicant
One recent passport sized photograph (45 x 45 mm) clicked against a white background
A cover letter from the applicant
Confirm onward/ return flight ticket
Onward visa
Confirmation from Embassy of Japan for the original bank statement explaining it is discretionary from case to case
Original bank statement of last 6 months
Photocopy of the Bank Statement with a Bank Stamp
Note: Submit the Original Bank Statement of the last 6 months with all supportive documents
Original Certificate of Eligibility with its one copy is required. Obtain it from the Ministry of Justice in Japan by the sponsor
Experience Certificate
Curriculum Vitae (CV) having all educational history including name, address and contact details of the institutions / professional record indicating names of companies with your duration, position, and work details
Educational Documents (copy of certificates and mark sheets)
Visa is valid for 90 days for a maximum stay of 90 days
Its processing time can 3 working days
Note: The above is a guide to the documents you should provide with your visa application. Japan Embassy may call you for an interview or ask for additional documents as per your personal circumstances
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Category
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Amount In Rs.
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Other Amounts
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| Single Entry (Indian / Nepalese / Bhutanese / Stateless) |
Rs. 550 / 2000 / 2000 / 2000 |
N/A |
| Multiple Entry (Indian / Nepalese / Bhutanese / Stateless) |
Rs. 550 / 4000 / 4000 / 4000 |
N/A |
Read on to this section to find-out about details of the nearest embassy of country or consulate of the country you want to visit.
New Delhi
Name:Embassy of Japan
Address:50- G Shantipath, Chanakyapuri
City:New Delhi - 110 021
Country:India
Telephone: 011- 2687 6564/ 81/ 82/ 83
Fax:011- 2688 5587
Timings:Monday to Friday
Office Timings: 0900 to 1730 hrs
Visa Timings:0900 to 1730 hrs
Email:jpembjic@nd.mofa.go.jp
Territory Jurisdiction:Visa is handled for Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Chandigarh, Delhi, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Lakshadweep, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Punjab, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Tripura, Uttaranchal and Uttar Pradesh.
Collection Timings: 0930 to 1200 hrs
New Delhi
Name Japan Visa Application Centre
Address:2nd Floor, Block E, International Trade Tower, Nehru Place
City:New Delhi- 110 019
Country:India
Telephone:022- 6786 6016
Timings: Monday to Friday
Office Timings: 0830 to 1730 hrs
Visa Timings: 0830 to 1330 hrs
Email:info.jpin@vfshelpline.com
Collection Timings: 0830 to 1730 hrs
Chandigarh
Name: Drop Off Office: Chandigarh
Address: VFS Global Services Pvt. Ltd, SCO 165 -156, Sec – 8C, Madhya Marg
City: Chandigarh- 160 018
Country: India
Telephone: 022- 6786 6016
Timings: Monday to Friday
Office Timings: 0800 to 1600 hrs
Email: info.jpin@vfshelpline.com
Territory Jurisdiction: No Territory Jurisdiction. All Passports are sent to New Delhi for processing
Jalandhar
Name: Drop Off Office: Jalandhar
Address: VFS Global Services Pvt Ltd, Axis Tower, 3rd Floor, Plot No. – 1, Badri Dass Colony, BMC Chowk, GT Road
City: Jalandhar- 144 001
Country: India
Telephone: 022- 6786 6016
Timings: Monday to Friday
Office Timings: 0800 to 1700 hrs.
Visa Timings: 0800 to 1200 hrs & 1300 to 1500 hrs
Email: jpin@vfshelpline.com
Territory Jurisdiction: No Territory Jurisdiction. All Passports are sent to New Delhi for processing.
Collection Timings: 1500 to 1700 hrs
Mumbai
Name: Consulate General of Japan
Address: No. 1, M.L. Dahanukar Marg, Cumballa Hill
City: Mumbai - 400 026
Country: India
Telephone: 022- 2351 7101
Fax: 022- 2351 7121
Timings: Monday to Friday
Office Timings: 0900 to 1730 hrs
Visa Timings: 0930 to 1300 hrs
Email:cgj.mumbai@gmail.com
Territory Jurisdiction: Visa is handled for Chhattisgarh, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Daman & Diu, Goa, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra.
Collection Timings: 0930 to 1300 hrs
Kolkata
Name: Consulate General of Japan
Address: 55, M.N. Sen Lane, Tollygunge
City: Kolkata - 700 040
Country: India
Telephone: 2421 1970
Fax: 2421 1971
Timings: Monday to Friday
Office Timings: 0900 to 1700 hrs
Visa Timings: 0930 to 1230 hrs
Territory Jurisdiction: Visa is handled for Bihar, Jharkhand, Orissa and West Bengal.
Collection Timings: 1500 to 1630 hrs
Chennai
Name: Consulate General of Japan
Address: No 12/1, Cenetoph Road, 1st Street, Teynampet
City: Chennai - 600 018
Country: India
Telephone: 044- 2432 3860 to 3863
Fax: 044- 2432 3859
Timings: Monday to Friday
Office Timings: 0900 to 1730 hrs
Visa Timings: 0900 to 1130 hrs
Email: cgjpchen@eth.net
Territory Jurisdiction: Visa is handled for Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Puducherry, and Tamil Nadu
Collection Timings: 1200 to 1300 hrs
Bangalore
Name: Consulate of Japan in Bangalore
Address: 1st Floor, Prestige Nebula, No. 8-14, Cubbon Road
City: Bangalore - 560 001
Country: India
Telephone: 080- 4064 9999
Fax: 080- 4166 0114
Timings: Monday to Friday
Office Timings: 0830 to 1730 hrs
Visa Timings: 0900 to 1200 hrs & 1400 to 1600 hrs
Email: japanconsulate_blr@yahoo.co.in
Territory Jurisdiction: Visa is handled for residents of Karnataka.
Collection Timings: 0900 to 1200 hrs & 1400 to 1600 hrs
