Japan tourist visa for Indian passport holders
Indian passport holders need a Sticker visa for Japan: single-entry, a stay of up to 15 / 30 days (as issued), valid for 90 days from issue. The authority decides in 5–7 business days and Travafa lodges the file 5 business days after your documents are in. From ₹4,839 per traveller including government fee, service fee and GST.
Rules last verified by Travafa on 1 Sept 2026. Requirements change; your executive confirms the final list after payment.
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Frequently asked questions
What Indian passport holders ask about the Japan visa, answered from the current rules.
Do Indian citizens need a visa for Japan?
Yes. Indian passport holders need a Sticker visa for Japan; it is single-entry, allows a stay of up to 15 / 30 days (as issued), is valid for 90 days from issue.
How long does the Japan visa take?
The authority takes 5–7 business days to decide. Travafa lodges the file 5 business days after your documents are complete.
How much does the Japan visa cost for Indians?
₹1,300 government fee plus ₹2,999 Travafa service fee per traveller, with 18% GST on the service fee: ₹4,839 in total per traveller. Government fees are collected on behalf of the authority and can change before the file is lodged; Travafa's service fee never changes after you pay.
Which documents are needed for the Japan visa?
Per traveller: Passport - photo page, Passport - last page (address), Passport-size photograph, Return flight itinerary, Accommodation for the full stay, Day-wise travel plan, Cover letter, Bank statement - last 6 months, Income-tax returns - last 2 years, Signed application form. Photo specification: 45 x 45 mm, white background (Japan spec). Occupation proof depends on the traveller; salaried, self-employed, student and retired applicants upload different items.
Do I need to visit an embassy for the Japan visa?
Yes. An in-person appointment is required; Travafa prepares the file and books the slot.
Is the Japan visa guaranteed?
No service can promise a visa; the decision is the authority's. Travafa guarantees a complete, correctly formatted file lodged on the date quoted before you pay, and dated updates until the decision.