India Visa for Japanese citizens 2024

India tourist visa for Japanese citizens

India tourist visa conditions for Japanese citizens

India tourist visa requirements for Japanese citizens

• Visa Application Form

  Completed application form for India, ensure all sections are filled out accurately and legibly, incomplete or incorrect forms may result in delays or denial of your visa application, double-check for any errors before submission.

  Visa Application
• Passport

  Original passport or travel document of Japan with at least 6 months remaining validity on the date of travel and at least 2 visa pages clear of any markings, the passport should be in good condition without any damage that could render it invalid.
• Travel itinerary

  Travel itinerary is a travel reservation to and from India in your name, not a ticket, the itinerary should include your travel dates, flight numbers, and any layovers or connections, this document helps show your planned travel route and duration of stay.
• Proof of Funds

  Proof of enough money for your stay and to leave India, such as personal bank statements, pay slips from your employer, or tax records, these documents help verify that you have sufficient funds to support yourself during your stay and for your return journey.

How to apply for India tourist visa from Japan

1. 1
   Gather required documents

   Gather all the necessary documents required for a India tourist visa including passport and other supporting documents required by the India authorities, if your documents are in a language different from English, they need to be translated.
2. 2
   Valid passport

   Check your Japan passport is valid with at least 6 months of validity beyond your intended stay in India, if not, apply for a new Japan passport, the passport must also have at least one blank page for visa stamps.
3. 3
   Arrival

   Upon arrival in India, go to the immigration counter to begin the immigration clearance process, make sure you have all the required documents ready.
4. 4
   Fill application form

   You will need to fill out a visa application form, which is available at the immigration counter, this form requires personal information, passport details, and intended travel plans to India, make sure to fill out the form accurately and completely.
5. 5
   Submit documents

   Submit your application form along with your passport to the officer at the immigration counter, you will be required to provide proof of return or onward travel and financial means to support your stay in India, ensure that all documents are in order and up-to-date.
6. 6
   Recieve visa

   If your application is approved, you will receive your India visa via email, once you receive your visa, download and print the e-visa and carry it with you when traveling to India.

India tourist visa things to consider

• Visa on Arrival is only granted at Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Mumbai airport.
• Japanese citizens can also apply for e-Visa online for 30 days.
• e-Visa holders must arrive via 26 designated airports or 3 designated seaports.
• An Indian e-Tourist Visa may only be obtained twice within 1 calendar year.
• Foreigners of Pakistani origin or who hold a Pakistani Passport are not eligible for an e-Visa. Foreigners who are not Pakistani nationals, but whose parents or grandparents (either paternal or maternal) were born in, or were permanent residents in Pakistan, are also not eligible for an e-Visa.

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