With effect from April 1, 2024, Japan has standardized the process of visas by introducing Japan E-Visa for Indians. This hassle-free way has tailored the efforts for the applicant to half. Anyone can apply for an e-visa electronically through the Japan Visa Application Center operated by VFS Global Japan E-visa for Indians offers a Single-Entry short-term visa permitting a stay of up to 90 days for tourism. Under the revised system, the applicant still has to apply to Visa Application Centres, and the process is the same as before but, now we do not have to affix a visa sticker and carry a physical copy of the visa to the Japanese airport, instead, we will receive the visa on the electronically on our mobile phone.
Please Note that Japan doesn’t give Visa on Arrivals to Indians. So, Make sure that you get a Visa beforehand in India. Upon arrival at the airport, the tourist needs to verify the ‘Visa Issuance Notice’ on their smartphone.
Following is a list of criteria for Japan E-Visa for Indians- You are not a citizen/national of Visa exempted country.
- You are traveling to Japan by Air.
- You are an ordinary passport holder
- You are planning to stay in Japan for less than 90 days (short-term) for tourism.
- You are applying for a single-entry visa.
Following is a list of criteria you cannot apply for Japan E-Visa for Indians-
- You are convicted of a crime or offense
- You are applying for a multi-entry visa
- You are traveling to Japan by ship.
- The purpose of your visit is not tourism but other purposes like meeting relatives/ friends, business, study, work, etc.
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