How long can Indian passport holders stay in Japan on a tourist visa?

Indian passport holders cannot enter Japan without a visa. With an eVisa, the permitted stay is up to 90 days.

How much does a Japan visa cost for India passport holders?

Approximately $6 USD (check the official source for current pricing in your currency).

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Do Indian passport holders need a visa for Japan?

Q: Do Indian passport holders need a visa for Japan?

Yes — Indian passport holders need an eVisa before visiting Japan. Indian tourists need a short-term single-entry visa for Japan (up to 90 days). Since September 2025 this runs through the JAPAN eVISA system, but Indian residents cannot file directly online — applications go via an accredited travel agency, which adds a service fee to the ~INR 500 consular fee; embassy and consulate applications remain available. Correction 2026-07-24: this entry previously recorded a zero cost, which the page rendered as 'free'.

Yes — apply online (eVisa)

How long you can stay

90 days

Under the eVisa

Visa fee

Approximate in USD — check official site for local-currency amount

Processing time

5 days

Typical turnaround — add buffer for peak season

How to apply

Online (eVisa)

www.evisa.mofa.go.jp ↗

Requirements

What you’ll need

01Passport valid for the duration of stay
02Consular visa fee approx. INR 500 (single entry)
03Indian residents apply through a JAPAN eVISA accredited travel agency — the agency charges its own service fee on top
04Proof of onward travel, accommodation and funds

Notes

Indian tourists need a short-term single-entry visa for Japan (up to 90 days). Since September 2025 this runs through the JAPAN eVISA system, but Indian residents cannot file directly online — applications go via an accredited travel agency, which adds a service fee to the ~INR 500 consular fee; embassy and consulate applications remain available. Correction 2026-07-24: this entry previously recorded a zero cost, which the page rendered as 'free'.

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