Last Updated: April 04, 2024, 13:50 IST
Japan has officially launched its e-Visa program for several countries, including India. (Image: Representative/Shutterstock)
The e-Visa programme is specifically designed for travellers planning to enter Japan by air holding an ordinary passport
Japan rolled out its e-Visa programme for several countries, including India, on April 1. This single-entry visa, which eliminates the need for physical visa stickers in passports, grants a validity of up to 90 days.
The e-Visa programme is specifically designed for travellers planning to enter Japan by air holding an ordinary passport.
Who are Eligible for Japan’s e-Visa?
Travellers from Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom and the USA are eligible for the programme.
The eligibility extends to both Indian citizens and foreign nationals residing in India, and the application process remains centralised through the Visa Application Centres managed by VFS Global, streamlining the procedure.
Here How to Apply
To start the application, on needs to visit the Japan Visa Application Centre’s official website, managed by VFS Global, at https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/jpn/. Download and fill out the application form.
Verification of necessary visa and documents: Choose the right visa for your trip, and the documents to submit.Application information entry: Enter the information necessary for the online visa application.Notification of examination result: The results of your visa application will be sent to your registered e-mail address.Visa fees payment: Pay the visa fees notified to you by e-mail to Japanese overseas establishments where you are applying.e-Visa issuance procedure: e-Visa will be issued after the payment.
