Business Visa

  • 2 Copies of visa application form to be filled completely and signed.
  • Current passport valid for more than 6 months and previous passport
  • Two Recent Photographs 45 x 45 Background should be white with 80 % face no spectacles or cap, both ears should be visible and teeth should not be visible.
  • Covering letter on Company’s letterhead with Company’s seal and address and contact number (letter should have details like travel dates, passport number, designation, a brief company profile and other details about trip and expenses).
  • Invite letter on Company’s letterhead with seal and address and contact number (letter should have details like travel dates in and out, passport number, designation, a brief company profile and other details about trip and expenses).
  • Xerox copies of Income Tax Papers last 03 years.
  • Updated bank statement for 6 months in original from the bank with stamp and seal
  • Compulsory return ticket

Tourist Visa

  • 2 Copies of visa application form to be filled completely and signed.
  • Current passport valid for more than 6 months and previous passport
  • Two Recent Photographs 45 x 45 Background should be white with 80 % face no spectacles or cap, both ears should be visible and teeth should not be visible.
  • Personal letter having Name, Nationality, Age, Passport No, and Date & Place of issue and reason for visit.
  • Xerox copies of Income Tax Papers last 03 years.
  • Updated bank statement for 6 months in original from the bank with stamp and seal
  • Leave letter from company in case salaried.
  • Overseas medical policy
  • Compulsory return ticket
  • Hotel Confirmation with guest name, check-in, check-out details, payment confirmation details and hotel name and address.
  • Salary Slip for the last 3 months
  • Day by day tour schedule
  • Copy of the Credit Card

Work Permit Visa

  • 2 Copies of visa application form to be filled completely and signed.
  • Current passport valid for more than 6 months and previous passport
  • Two Recent Photographs 45 x 45 Background should be white with 80 % face no spectacles or cap, both ears should be visible and teeth should not be visible.
  • Covering letter on Company’s letterhead with Company’s seal and address and contact number (letter should have details like travel dates, passport number, designation, a brief company profile and other details about trip and expenses).
  • Experience Certificate
  • Original Certificate of Eligibility and one copy
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Copy of contract between the applicant and Japanese Employer
  • In the event applicant is issued COE for study purpose; applicant is
    required to submit copy of admission confirmation.

NOTE: Covering letter and invitation should favor ‘To, The Visa Officer, Consulate General of Japan, Mumbai’.

Application Form: Japan visa form

Japan Document Checklist

Japan Work Permit Checklist

Time Taken: 4-5 Working Days

Visa Time:

Submission Time: 08:00 AM to 3.00 PM

Collection Time: 03:00 PM to 17:00 PM

Address: Urmi Axis Building, 03rd Floor, Behind Famous Studio, Opp. E Moses Road, Mahalaxmi (West) Mumbai 400011 Email ID: infowest.japanin@vfshelpline.com | Tel: 022 67866016

Special guidelines for COVID-19

Japan border is closed for all, except nationals, residents and those with specific entry approval from immigration Authority

  •  Passengers who have been outside Israel for more than 72 hours entering or transiting through Israel must have a negative COVID-19 PCR test result. The test must have been taken at most 72 hours before departure from the first embarkation point.
  • Passengers could be subject to quarantine for up to 14 days at a location designated by the quarantine chief on arrival. Public transport must not be used during the first 14 days
  • Passengers are required to undergo testing on arrival and further testing on day 3 of the quarantine period
  • Passengers are required to sign a written pledge and submit it on arrival written pledge
  • A questionnaire distributed in flight, must be filled and submitted on arrival. Arrival must retain their location date and present it when asked by authorities
  • Passengers must download OSSMA, Skype and COCOA application in their phone before arrival. further information about apps needed for entry can be found at https://www.mhlw.go.jp/content/000753094.pdf