Do Indian citizens need a visa for Japan?

Indian citizens need an eVisa to enter Japan for up to 90 days. (eVisa.) Verified 23 Jun 2026 against the official source.

How much does the Japan entry cost for Indian citizens?

The official fee is 500 INR. This page tracks the official government fee only, not agent markup.

Visa requirement

Japan visa for Indian citizens

Official-source answer with stay limit, cost, required documents and last verification date.

Verified answer

Indian citizens need an eVisa to enter Japan for up to 90 days.

Last verified: 23 Jun 2026 (today)

eVisa

What this means: An eVisa is a real visa you apply and pay for online before travel; approval arrives before you fly, unlike a visa on arrival.

Confidence: Medium Likely current — confirm details with the official source.

Max stay: 90 days
Official cost: 500 INR
Before departure: Apply online before you fly
Official route: Open source (opens in a new tab)

Shareable verdict: Indian citizens need an eVisa to enter Japan for up to 90 days. Checked 23 Jun 2026.

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Cost note

Japan's Embassy in India lists the visa fee for Indian nationals at INR 500 from 1 April 2026. VFS service fees may also apply.

Passport and transit notes

Passport validity: Japan short-stay visa and eVISA guidance requires a valid passport. Keep it valid for the full stay and any visa or eVISA check.; Validity source (opens in a new tab) Validity guide
Transit: airside transit: conditional; landside transit: required; Japan eVISA is for single-entry tourism only. Travellers who need permission for transit or another non-tourism purpose may need to apply through a Japanese overseas establishment unless visa-exempt.; Transit source (opens in a new tab) Transit guide

What you need

valid Indian ordinary passport
completed Japan eVISA or visa application
passport photo
flight itinerary or booking confirmation
proof of accommodation in Japan
proof of sufficient funds

Why this verdict

Indian nationals are not visa-free for Japan, but Japan's official eVISA framework includes applicants residing in India. For ordinary tourism, the applicable electronic visa is a single-entry short-term stay visa for up to 90 days. The Embassy of Japan in India also states that eVISA started in India from 1 April 2024 and that applications are submitted through the listed local process.

Frequently asked questions

Do Indian citizens need a visa for Japan?: Indian citizens need an eVisa to enter Japan for up to 90 days. (eVisa.) Verified 23 Jun 2026 against the official source.
How long can Indian passport holders stay in Japan?: Up to 90 days.
How much does the Japan entry cost for Indian citizens?: The official fee is 500 INR. This page tracks the official government fee only, not agent markup.

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