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Japan

Last fully reviewed 22 July 2026

Reviewed visa fee and application facts for Indian nationals from the Embassy of Japan in India visa hub. Unreviewed topics stay unpublished.

How to apply

resolved
How to apply
VFS

Verified 22 July 2026Evidence captured 22 July 2026Freshness: Current

Appointment
Not required

Verified 22 July 2026Evidence captured 22 July 2026Freshness: Current

When to apply
Apply from 3 months before travel

Verified 22 July 2026Evidence captured 22 July 2026Freshness: Current

Earliest
3 months before travel
Latest
Unknown
eVISA
Available from 1 April 2024

Verified 22 July 2026Evidence captured 22 July 2026Freshness: Current

Transit visa
Abolished

Verified 22 July 2026Evidence captured 22 July 2026Freshness: Current

Processing time
Variable (expedite not available)

Verified 23 July 2026Evidence captured 22 July 2026Freshness: Current

Visa application fee

resolved
Amount
₹500
Effective from
2026-07-01
Nationality scope
Indian nationals
Entries scope
single_or_multiple
Purpose scope
Unknown
Service fee
VFS service fee will also be charged; this source does not state a fixed amount.
Processing fee
No separate government processing fee is stated beyond the visa fee.
Publisher
Embassy of Japan in India
Source title
Visa | Embassy of Japan in India
Evidence captured
2026-07-22
“VISA fee (from 1 July 2026) For Indian Nationals Single or Multiple visa: 500 INR *Transit visa is abolished. *VFS Service Fee will be also charged. For other nationals Single visa: 8,650 INR Multiple or Double visa: 17,350 INR *Transit visa is abolished. *VFS Service Fee will be also charged.”
Supporting guidanceBeware of fraud: pay only the visa fee and stated service charge.
Deliberate limitsProcessing-time variability, diplomatic/official exceptions, and case-specific documentation remain unpublished. This page does not claim completeness beyond the reviewed facts above.