Japan

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Tourist Visa Guides for Every Journey

Passport – valid throughout your stay, with blank pages.
Visa Application Form – completed and signed (paper-based, available from the embassy/consulate website).
Photo – one recent passport-size photo (45×45 mm, white background).
Flight Booking – round-trip itinerary showing entry and exit from Japan.
Accommodation Proof – hotel bookings or host details.
Daily Itinerary (Taizai Yoteihyo) – a simple day-by-day plan of your stay.
Financial Proof – recent bank statements, income tax returns, or proof of employment.
Guarantee Letter (sometimes required) – if sponsored by family/friends or an inviting organization in Japan.
Invitation Letter (if applicable) – if visiting relatives, friends, or attending an event.

Collect the required documents and fill out the visa application form.
Book an appointment (if required) at the nearest Japanese Embassy or Consulate.
Submit your application in person (some posts accept applications via approved agencies).
Provide biometrics or additional documents if requested.
Wait for a decision and collect your passport with the visa sticker.

Fee: Around ¥3,000 (single-entry), ¥6,000 (double/multiple-entry)
approx. ¥755 (₹1,300) along with VFS and Japan Embassy charges. In some cases, fees are waived due to bilateral agreements.
Processing time: Usually 5–7 working days after submission.
May take longer if additional checks or documents are required.
No express or rush processing, plan accordingly.

A standard tourist visa allows a stay of 15, 30, or 90 days, depending on embassy discretion.
Most visas are single-entry, though multiple-entry visas (1–5 years) are available for frequent travelers or those meeting specific criteria (e.g., strong financials, past travel to Japan, business travelers).

Extensions are rare and only approved for special reasons (illness, natural disasters, humanitarian grounds).
For regular travel, you must apply for a new visa from your home country.

Japan is strict about complete documentation, missing even small items (like itinerary format) can lead to rejection.
The daily itinerary doesn’t need to be rigidly followed, but it should look realistic and detailed.
Carry copies of your hotel bookings and return ticket when entering, immigration officers sometimes check.
Some nationalities (like Indians) must apply through designated travel agencies approved by the embassy.
Visa-free entry is available for many countries, always check if your nationality qualifies before applying.