Japan Visa for Indians

Japan visa requirements for Indian citizens

Know the rules before you apply. No surprise paperwork in the final scene.

Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your return date with two blank pages. The consulate makes the final decision. Our job is to remove weak spots before submission, because your document file should not need a dramatic comeback.

How to apply

Four clear steps. Most of the work happens from your phone.

Documents required for a Japan visa

Tick each item as you collect it.

• Forms

  Main Form signed by applicant as per signature on passport Note: for Minor applicants, Form & other supporting forms should be signed by both parents along with Signature or Thumb impression of Minor applicant as appearing on his/her passport.

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• Passport

  Original Passport as well as all old passports Please note passport must fulfill all below conditions

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  • Passports issued beyond 10 years will not be accepted by the Embassy.
  • Hand written passport is strictly not allowed
  • Indian passports with any “observation” will not be accepted.
  • Passport should have minimum 2 blank pages & should be valid for a period of 6 months from the date of travel
• Photographs

  Three recent colored photographs of size 5 cm x 5 cm white background with matt or semi matt finish with 80% face coverage, without border. (Photograph should not be more than 3 months old, scanned/stapled and should not be used in any of the previous visas) 4.Covering Letter: Original Covering Letter from applicant stating his name, designation, passport number, purpose and duration of the visit, duly signed by him (Employed applicants should print it on Normal A4 Paper and Self Employed/Businessman should print it on their letterhead with seal (Rubber stamp) & sign) If applying for Multiple entry visa, then reason for the same has to be mentioned clearly in Covering Letter. 5.Important Documents: A. Financial Documents: • If Employed : • If Self-employed Professional / Businessman B. Proof of occupation: • If Employed : • If Self-employed Professional / Businessman • If Student • If Retired C. Additional Required Documents:

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  • Personal Income Tax Returns OR Form 16 for last 3 Assessment years
  • Last 3 months’ salary slips
  • Original Personal Saving Bank Account Statement for last 6 months mentioning the Bank’s name, Bank’s Telephone Number, Applicant’s Name and Account No. clearly on Bank letterhead with seal & sign of Bank officer with minimum closing balance of around Rs 1,00,000 to 1,50,000 per person (Sudden deposit of money is not allowed), statement should be updated at least 7 days prior to submission date.
  • Original Leave sanction letter on Employer’s Letterhead with seal & sign
  • Personal Income Tax returns for last 2 years
  • Company Income Tax returns for las 2 years (If filed separately)
  • Original Personal Saving Bank Account Statement for last 6 months mentioning the Bank’s name, Bank’s Telephone Number, Applicant’s Name and Account No. clearly on Bank letterhead with seal & sign of Bank officer with minimum closing balance of around Rs 1,00,000 to Rs 1,50,000 per person (Sudden deposit of money is not allowed), statement should be updated at least 7 days prior to submission date.
  • Original Company Current Bank Account Statement for last 6 months mentioning the Bank’s name, Bank’s Telephone Number, Applicant’s Name and Account No. clearly on Bank letterhead with seal & sign of Bank officer, statement should be updated at least 7 days prior to submission date. OR If Current A/c statement is very bulky then you can provide Original Balance confirmation letter on Bank letterhead with seal & sign (If having separate Bank, A/c statement in the name of company)
  • Visiting card & Employee Id card copy
  • Company Registration Certificate / Certificate of Incorporation
  • Memorandum of Association (Incase the applicant is MD/Director)
  • Proof of Proprietorship / Partnership (In case applicant is Proprietor / Partner in a firm)
  • Import / Export License (if applicable)
  • Student ID Card copy
  • Leave sanction letter on school or college letterhead with seal & sign
  • If Minor student is travelling alone or only with one parent then No objection certificate is required on Rs 100 stamp paper from Non accompanying parent, attested by Notary Public along with their signature id proof like passport copy OR PAN Card copy
  • Copy of Retirement letter/reliving letter
  • Copy of pension book if any
  • Day wise Itinerary
  • Hotel Confirmations
  • Airline booking confirmation OR Ticket copy
• Note

  Our visa experts will inform you if any other documents will be required for the process.

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