All foreign visitors to India need a visa. A tourist visa can be obtained for up to 6 months' stay. Business visa applicants need a recommendation from their companies as well as invitation letter from their counterparts in India. Invitation letter is not obligatory for business venture / exploration for the first time.

VISA FOR JAPANESE CITIZENS

1. Tourist visa
Requirements:

i) Two recent photographs (passport size)
ii) Completed application form
iii) Passport with a minimum validity of six months
iv) Visa fee of Yen 1,200 (flat rate)

Application form can be obtained from the embassy during consular hours. Photocopies of application forms are also accepted. However, application form sent by fax is not accepted. Consular Section will try to issue visa on the third day (at 4:00 p.m.) from the day of submission of application.

2. Business Visa
Requirements:

i) Completed application form
ii) Two recent photographs (passport size)
iii) Passport with a minimum validity of six months
iv) a letter of guarantee and recommendation from the Japanese company concerned, and invitation letter from India.
v) Visa fee : Yen 1,200 (flat rate)

Application form can be obtained from the embassy during consular hours. Photocopies of application forms are also accepted. However, application form sent by fax is not accepted. Consular Section will try to issue visa on the third day (at 4:00 p.m.) from the day of submission of application.

3. Employment Visa
Requirements:

i) Completed application form (Two sets)
ii) Two recent photographs (passport size)
iii) Passport valid for a minimum of six months
iv) Curriculum Vitae
v) Letter of Guarantee by the concerned Japanese company
vi) Copy of terms and conditions of employment from the company based in India
vii) Approval of the Reserve Bank of India/Ministry of Industry, Government of India, regarding the opening of a new office/business or the continuing the office/business
viii) Visa fee of Yen 1,200 (flat rate)

Visa is extendible in India. Family members are entitled to visas whose validity will be co-terminus with the validity of the person who has the employment visa. Consular Section will try to issue visa on the third day (at 4:00 p.m.) from the day of submission of application.

4. Student Visa/ Research Visa
Requirements:

i) Completed application form (Two sets)
ii) Two recent photographs (passport size)
iii) Passport valid for a minimum six months
iv) Confirmation letter of admission from University/School/Institute recognised by the Government of India/State Government.
v) Proof of sufficient financial resources for meeting the expenses during course.
vi) Visa fees of Yen 1,200 (flat rate)

For some course of study and research work the issue of visa can take time. Applicants are advised to apply well in advance with relevant particulars.

5. The spouses of Indian nationals, and the persons of Indian origin, can obtain a visa valid for five years. The visa fee is Yen 17,700. Proof of the country of origin is required.

They are also eligible for PIO card, which is valid for a period of 20 years and fee for PIO card is Yen 117,300.

6. Transit Visa

The fee for transit visa is Yen 150 for the Japanese. It is for entry into India within 3 months of the date of issue of visa. The period of transit should not exceed 15 days. A two-way transit visa valid for stay not exceeding 15 days on each visit can also be granted. Applicant should get an entry permit or visa to the country of destination and then only apply for transit visa to India.

Visa Fee

Visa For Foreigners Other Than Japanese Nationals
Citizens of countries not having reciprocal/special agreement with India are requested to fill in their application forms and submit with the documents as prescribed for Japanese citizens, and a copy of their alien registration card. Fees of Yen 3,000 is chargeable, in addition to normal visa fees from those foreigners living in Japan for a period less than five years. The general visa fee schedule are as follows: -

General Visa Fee Schedule for Non-Japanese
Type of Visa	Description	Visa Fee in Yen
1. Business Visa	Valid for one year Valid for 6 months	8850 5500
2. Student Visa	Valid for 6 months Valid for 12 months Valid for 5 Yr. course	5500 8850 10200
3. Tourist Visa		5500
4.Transit Visa		1400
5.Employment Visa		8850
6.Conference / Journalist Visa		5500
7.Research Visa	Valid for 6 months Valid for one year	5500 8850
8.x-entry visa	Valid for six months Valid for one year Valid for 5 years	5500 8850 17700

General Visa Fee Schedule for Japanese
Type of Visa	Visa Fee in Yen
1. Tourist/ Student/ Research/ x-entry visa/ Yoga/dance/music Visa	1200
2. Transit Visa	150
3. Medical treatment Visa	letter to consular officer detailing the purpose of the visit, medcial documents from hospital
4.Medical attendant visa for Japanese	application letter from holder of Medical treatment visa along with a copy of the M-visa
5.Diplomatic Visa	Note Verbale issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan / concerned Mission in Tokyo
6. Official Visa	Note Verbale issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan / concerned Mission in Tokyo