TOURIST Visa Requirements for JAPAN (DELHI)
(APPLIED THROUGH VFS with prior appointment)
Valid passport with at least 6 months validity from the date of travel.
Visa Form (TYPED only) Signed by the applicant (No Handwritten forms will be accepted) to be printed on separate sheets NOT back-to-back (Please note – the signature should be as per the signature on the passport. If the signature is not as per the passport, then the case shall not be accepted)
2 Photograph (45mm by 35mm OR 2 inches by 1.4 inches, white background, straight looking, 70% face coverage).
Covering Letter addressed to The Visa Officer, Embassy of Japan, New Delhi.
Stay Itinerary (Hotel).
Travel Itinerary (Ticket)
Day to day tour itinerary
Updated 6 months (ORIGINAL) bank statement with seal and stamp on all the pages from the signing authority with Applicant name and address (must be printed on A4 sheet only).
IT return for the last 2 years only – Personal.
In case of invitation, Resident Permit copy of invitee is required.
Occupation proof
In case of Employee -Proof of employment (employment certificate/NOC) and Pay slip of last 3 months.
In case applicant is the proprietor / owner of the company-, Cover letter on companies’ letter head, company`s Original 3 month`s bank statement (with bank seal and signature), proof of paid income tax (for 3 years), company memo, partnership deal, establishment license or proprietorship etc are required.
If the applicant is retired- Proof of retirement, pension statements for the last three months; – proof of regular income generated by ownership of property or business.
Note –
In case of Proprietor/Partner/Owner of the Company- required cover letter on letterhead with company stamp, sign and name of authorized signatory
Mention the exact arrival and departure date of Japan in the Cover letter
MANDATORY – If the ITR has amount of less than 10 Lakh then it is mandatory to apply for E-visa only
And If the ITR has more than 10 Lakh amount then the applicant has both options to book an appointment for a Paper visa(evisa) or Sticker visa.
Note
IMPORTANT NOTE
1.Old Passport Booklets are MANDATORY to be attached with the Latest Passport
2.Visa form needs to be TYPED ONLY as the Embassy will not accept any handwritten form
3.All documents (including bank statements) should only be printed on A4 size sheet
4.If applicant have bank statements on large sheets, please copy them on A4 size sheets and enclose it with the visa application
5.The Documents should only be printed on one side. Pages with printing on both sides are not acceptable any longer
6.Please DO NOT staples any sheets
Embassy has stopped accepting scanned copy of documents from now onwards, hence please send all the documented original hard copies to avoid any delay in submission.
Fees
Rs 500/- by cash
VFS charges Rs. 800/- applicable.
Handling charges – 2500
Courier charges – Rs 600
Processing Time
5-7 Working Days.
BUSINESS Visa Requirements for JAPAN (DELHI)
(APPLIED THROUGH VFS with prior appointment)
A valid Passport (with more than two blank pages). Please submit your old passports also, if any.
Photocopy of the Bio Data Page of the Current Passport (First and Last Page)
Covering Letter by the Employer / Travel requisition from the company (Kindy Note: In case the company letterhead is issued from another jurisdiction (Other than Delhi) or any document (i.e. Passport/ Financial document) issued from another jurisdiction, the reason letter from the company will be required mentioning the current working location of Delhi jurisdiction (Proper Address).
Certificate of Employment
Latest Income Tax Return (in case income tax return not available then submit bank statement of last 6 months). If the ITR is from some other state than North India, then Bank statement is required.
Hotel and Ticket confirmation
Invitation Letter in original or either of following documents to explain activities in Japan
A contract of transactions between companies.
Conference materials
Materials on trading goods etc.
List of Visa applicants (When there are multiple applicants)
Schedule of stay during stay in Japan
If the inviting company / organization is bearing the expenses
Original Letter of Guarantee
A certified copy of the incorporation registers or an overview of company / organization.