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🇯🇵 Japan Visa Documents Checklist

Documents Required for Japan Tourist Visa

Complete Japan Tourist Visa Document Checklist for Indian Applicants

🇯🇵 Japan Tourist Visa — Document Checklist

Complete Japan Tourist Visa Document Checklist for Indian Applicants

Mandatory Documents
✈️ Flight Ticket
Confirmed or tentative round-trip flight reservations.
📄 Income Tax Return
Latest Income Tax Return acknowledgement and supporting documents.
📋 Visa Application Form
Completed and signed Japan Visa Application Form.
📘 Passport Last Page
Clear copy of passport last page and observation page.
🏨 Hotel Booking
Confirmed accommodation bookings covering your entire stay in Japan.
🏠 Residence Proof
Aadhaar Card, utility bill, voter ID or any valid proof of residence.
🛂 Original Passport
Original passport with sufficient validity and blank visa pages.
🏦 6 Month Bank Statement
Personal bank statements for the last six months showing sufficient travel funds.
🗓️ Travel Itinerary
Detailed day-to-day travel itinerary for your Japan trip.
📝 Cover Letter
Cover letter explaining purpose of visit, travel plan and source of funds.
🛂 Passport Front Page
Clear copy of passport bio-data page.
📷 Passport Size Photograph
Recent passport-size photograph meeting Japan visa photo specifications.
Additional Documents
💼 Employed
Employment Letter / NOC
Leave approval letter and No Objection Certificate from employer.
Salary Slips
Last 3 months salary slips.
💰 If Funded
Sponsor Documents
Sponsor bank statements, sponsorship letter and relationship proof.
💵 Is Funded
Financial Sponsorship Documents
Sponsor ID proof, financial documents and sponsorship declaration.
🎓 Student
Student ID & NOC
Student identity card and No Objection Certificate from school, college or university.
🏢 Self Employed
Business Registration Documents
GST certificate, company registration certificate, partnership deed or business licence.
📄 Unemployed
Financial Support Proof
Proof of funds, sponsor documents and financial support declaration.

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FAQs

  • A Japan tourist visa generally allows visitors to stay in Japan for up to 90 days per visit. The final duration granted is determined by the Japanese authorities.

  • You can begin your Japan tourist visa application process up to 3 months before your planned travel date.

  • No. A Japan tourist visa does not permit paid employment or work-related activities in Japan.

  • Japan tourist visa applications are generally processed within approximately 10 working days after submission.

  • Yes. A Japan Multiple Entry Visa allows travellers to enter and leave Japan multiple times during the visa validity period. Each stay is generally limited to a maximum of 90 days.

  • Tourist visas generally cannot be extended. Individuals residing in Japan should contact their local immigration office regarding extension or change-of-status options.

  • Indian travellers usually do not require a transit visa if they remain within the airport transit area and continue their onward journey. A transit visa may be required if you intend to leave the airport during your stopover.

  • If your application is refused, carefully review the reason for rejection and submit a fresh application after correcting the issues identified by the embassy and providing stronger supporting documents.

  • A Japan tourist visa generally permits stays of up to 90 days per visit, depending on the visa granted by the Japanese authorities.

    1. Select the appropriate Japan visa category.
    2. Complete the visa application form.
    3. Provide passport and personal details.
    4. Upload all required supporting documents.
    5. Pay the visa fee.
    6. Submit the application.
    7. Your documents will be reviewed and processed.
    8. Track your application status online.
    9. Receive or download your visa once approved.

  • You can track your Japan visa application online using your reference number or passport number. The reference number is available on the receipt provided after document submission.

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