Japan Embassy & Consulates in India

To avail services from the Embassy of Japan in New Delhi you can visit the address at 50 G, Shantipath, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi - 110021 or you can also login to its official website.

Mr Keiichi Ono has been serving as the ambassador of Japan to India since October 2024.

The Japanese embassy has one of the fastest visa approval durations. It takes around 5 days to receive visa approval from the Japanese embassy.

To avoid visa rejection, you need to properly fill out a visa application form and submit all necessary documents.

There is no particular number on how many times you can reapply for a visa. You can apply for visas as many times as you want but always analyse why the visa is getting rejected and try to provide solutions according to that.

You can visit this official website for acquiring any information about the consulate or for availing its services.

Apart from mostly being located in the host country’s capital city, an embassy’s head is known as an ambassador, whereas, a consulate’s head is known as a consul.

Yes, Visa-On-Arrival is valid for entering and staying in India. However, Japanese nationals must abide by the conditions mentioned in the documents.

You can connect with the Japan Consulate for renewing your passport in India.

The minimum time required for processing a visa is 4 days (official working days) after acceptance of visa application at the counter of Consulate General of Japan in Mumbai.

Applicants must ensure that the passport must have a minimum of two blank pages and a validity period of at least six months.

The Consulate General of Japan, Kolkata, is located at 55 M.N. Sen Lane, Tollygunge, Kolkata- 700 040, India. The email Id for the cultural section is japanconsulate.culture@cc.mofa.go.jp, and the visa section is ryoji_kolkata@cc.mofa.go.jp.

The validity of the Japan tourist visa differs depending on whether it is a single-entry, double-entry or multiple-entry visa. The validity of a single-entry visa is three months, a double-entry visa is six months, and a multiple-entry visa is generally for 1-5 years.

Aspiring students must submit income statements, evidence from where they are getting financial aid, proof of scholarship, letter of Sponsorship etc.

The standard processing time for a Japan visa application takes around 4 to 5 working days. It is counted from the day you have received the receipt of the visa application.

Here are the documents that will substantiate the proof of financial solvency: bank statements (past three months) and latest income tax returns. If a guarantor provides financial assistance, you must submit a letter of guarantee, residence certificate and income certificate.

The minimum bank balance that is required to apply for a Japan visa depends on the purpose for which you are travelling to Japan. However, it is advised to keep an amount of ₹1 - ₹2 lakhs.

Here are the documents that you must submit to certify your financial capabilities: Bank account statements Guarantee letter Tax income certificate Employment letter Company registration Any document validating company activities etc

Here are the documents that you must submit to certify your financial capabilities:

• Bank account statements
• Guarantee letter
• Tax income certificate
• Employment letter
• Company registration
• Any document validating company activities etc

Japan tourists can be categorised as single-entry, double-entry and multiple-entry visas. For single-entry visas, the validity period is for three months. For double-entry visas, the validity is for six months, and multiple-entry visas are valid for 1 to 5 years.

The most common reasons why a Japan visa can get cancelled are: Incorrect documentation Errors in the application form Prior visa violation Inadequate bank balances and more.

The most common reasons why a Japan visa can get cancelled are:

• Incorrect documentation
• Errors in the application form
• Prior visa violation
• Inadequate bank balances and more.

Japan visa applications in India are generally submitted through VFS Global centres under the supervision of the Embassy of Japan and its Consulates. Certain jurisdictions may allow direct submission for specific visa categories, as specified by the respective Consulate.

Common requirements include a valid passport, visa application form, photographs, travel itinerary, proof of funds, and supporting documents based on travel purpose. Document requirements may differ by visa type. 

No, but it is highly recommended to cover medical emergencies, hospitalisation, and trip disruptions.

No. Visa applications are accepted by appointment only, either through VFS Global or as instructed by the regional Consulate.