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Japan Visa for Indians 2026 — Online Appointment Now Mandatory at 4 VFS Centres
From March 2026, VFS Global Japan Visa Application Centres in Chennai, Kochi, Hyderabad, and Puducherry require mandatory online appointment. No walk-ins accepted.
AI VisaGuide·1 April 2026·5 min read
Japan Visa 2026 — New Appointment Rules
From March 2, 2026, the Japan Consulate has mandated that VFS Global Japan Visa Application Centres in Chennai, Kochi, Hyderabad, and Puducherry will require an online appointment before visiting. Walk-in applicants will NOT be accepted at these four centres.
Centres Requiring Mandatory Appointment
- 1Chennai — Applicable from 2 March 2026
- 2Kochi — Applicable from 2 March 2026
- 3Hyderabad — Applicable from 2 March 2026
- 4Puducherry — Applicable from 2 March 2026
- 5Other centres (Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru) — Check VFS website for current rules
How to Book Japan Visa Appointment
- 1Go to visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/jpn
- 2Create a VFS account
- 3Select your city and preferred date
- 4Complete applicant details
- 5Receive appointment confirmation by email
- 6Arrive on time — late arrivals may be turned away
Japan Tourist Visa — Key Details
- 1Visa fee: Free (Japan does not charge visa fees from Indians)
- 2Processing time: 5–7 working days
- 3Validity: Usually single/double entry, 15–30 days stay
- 4Multiple entry visa available for those with prior Japan visit history
- 5Passport must have 6 months validity
Documents Required
- 1Passport + 1 photocopy of bio page
- 2Visa application form (downloaded from Japan consulate website)
- 31 passport-size photo (45x45mm, white background, no glasses)
- 4Flight itinerary
- 5Hotel bookings
- 6Bank statements — last 3–6 months (minimum ₹1–2 lakh balance)
- 7Employment proof — salary slips, offer letter, ITR
- 8Leave approval from employer
- 9Detailed day-wise itinerary of Japan trip
Tips for Japan Visa Approval
- 1Japan visa approval rate for Indians is relatively low — prepare thoroughly
- 2Detailed itinerary is very important — plan every day
- 3Show sufficient funds — Japan is expensive (budget ₹6,000–₹10,000 per day)
- 4Prior travel history to any country helps
- 5Apply 4–6 weeks before travel date
- 6All documents must be in English or with certified translation
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