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Online account
Forms and uploads should be complete before the application is transmitted.
Sticker Visa · For Indian passport holders
Japan
A considered path from first document check to submission, with practical guidance at every stage.
Visa route
Sticker Visa
Planning estimate
7–10 working days
Permitted stay
15, 30 or 90 days
Validity
3 months from issue
Submission
VFS Japan Visa Application Centre
Profile review confirms the final route
Online filing + biometrics
File online, then complete the in-person steps
The application begins online but can require biometrics, additional evidence and passport handling through an authorised centre.
A precise schedule of stay and matching reservations make the document-led application easier to assess.
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Biometrics notice
Attend the authorised centre only after receiving the applicable instruction or appointment.
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Further requests
Respond through the official channel if the authority asks for more information or a passport.
Your route, understood
Begin with the right visa story
Japan tourist visas require a precise day-wise schedule of stay along with financials. Files are clean and fast when the itinerary, hotels and flights match perfectly — which is where we add the most value.
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Day-wise schedule of stay prepared for you
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Multiple-entry option for eligible applicants
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Cherry blossom and autumn season planning
Required documents
A file built around your profile
This planning list is a starting point. The final checklist depends on travel purpose, employment, sponsorship, age, jurisdiction and travel history.
Identity & forms
- Passport meeting the destination's current validity and blank-page rules
- Recent colour photographs as per embassy specification
- Completed application form (we fill and verify it for you)
- Schedule of stay in the official Japanese format
Funds & personal profile
- Last 6 months' bank statement with bank seal and signature
- Income proof — ITR, salary slips or business registration
- Income tax returns for the last 3 years
- Sponsor letter and relationship proof if sponsored
Trip evidence
- Travel itinerary and accommodation evidence where required
- Cover letter explaining the purpose and duration of travel
- Schedule of stay in the official Japanese format
Documents we help prepare
Guidance, not manufactured evidence
Your bank, employment, identity and relationship evidence must always be genuine and issued by the proper source. Our role is to organise, review and explain.
Build your checklistApplication review
We check forms and declarations for completeness and consistency before filing.
Cover-letter guidance
We help structure a clear purpose-of-travel letter around your genuine circumstances.
Itinerary review
We align dates, stays and travel plans so the file tells one consistent story.
Insurance check
Where insurance is required, we verify that the policy meets the stated destination rules.
Appointment file
We arrange the final checklist and document order for submission or biometrics.
Online filing + biometrics
Five stages. One clearly managed journey.
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Choose the route
Profile review
We confirm the purpose, passport, dates, travel history and correct visa route before work begins.
You share accurate trip and profile details.
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Build the evidence
Document preparation
A profile-specific checklist brings identity, financial, employment and travel evidence into one consistent file.
We review the file; you provide genuine evidence.
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Submit digitally
Online lodgement
Forms and supporting files are transmitted through the relevant government account or authorised channel.
Government fees are paid through the approved channel.
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Complete requests
Biometrics or follow-up
Attend biometrics or respond to any additional evidence and passport instructions that follow.
The authority decides which follow-up steps are required.
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Stay informed
Track & receive
We help monitor available status updates and explain any request for additional information.
Timing and outcome remain at the authority’s discretion.
Additional information
Important details before you file
Rules, fees, appointment availability and authority processing can change. Confirm the current route against your exact profile before committing to bookings.
Correct filing channel
Use the official or authorised channel applicable to your passport, residence and trip purpose: VFS Japan Visa Application Centre.
Indicative timing
7–10 working days. This estimate starts from the relevant submission stage and can extend if further checks are required.
Fees & third-party charges
Government, centre, courier and optional service fees vary. Visa Priority provides a written breakdown before paid work begins.
Validity & entry conditions
3 months from issue; permitted stay: 15, 30 or 90 days. Always check the issued visa itself before travelling.
Know the route
What to expect after online filing
The exact sequence varies by authority and centre, but this gives you a practical picture of the usual journey.
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Arrival & security
Reach the centre at the stated reporting time; entry rules and permitted belongings vary.
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Token & file check
Staff check the appointment, passport and document order before intake.
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Biometrics
Fingerprints and a live photograph are normally collected unless an exemption applies.
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Fees & receipt
Pay applicable authority and centre charges using the accepted method, then retain the receipt.
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Passport return
Use the official tracking reference and selected collection or courier method.
Use only genuine, current documents and follow the latest instructions supplied through the official or authorised channel.
Practical risk checks
Consistency strengthens a file
No consultant can guarantee approval. A careful review can, however, identify avoidable gaps before submission.
Conflicting dates
Forms, bookings, leave and insurance should support the same travel window.
Unclear purpose
The itinerary and supporting evidence should explain a credible, specific trip.
Weak financial trail
Funds should be sufficient, explainable and consistent with the applicant’s profile.
Missing return ties
Employment, business, family and other commitments may help establish reasons to return.
Questions, answered
Japan visa questions
Is there an interview for a Japan visa?+
Usually not for tourist applications. The decision is made on documents, so accuracy is everything.
Can I get a multiple-entry Japan visa?+
Yes, for applicants with strong travel history or sufficient financial standing, at the consulate's discretion.
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