1. How many countries can you visit with a Japan Visa?

             Japan’s passport ranks number one. The number of Visa-free destinations accessible
            with a Japanese passport is 193.

2. What is the minimum expense for a Japanese tourist visa?

             The figure stands around  1 to 2 lacs. 

3. Is getting a Japanese tourist visa easy?

            Yes, it is much easier and faster to get a Japanese tourist visa.

4. Do I need to take health/travel insurance?

            It is advisable to purchase health/travel insurance to cover yourself, as medical treatment can be
            very expensive in Japan.

5. Who needs a visa for Japan?

             All Indian nationals require a visa to enter Japan. Indians must apply prior to the trip for a Japan
            Visa.

6. Who decides whether an applicant is eligible to be granted a visa?
   The Embassy of Japan assesses and decides on all visa applications.

    

7. What is the processing time for a Japan Visa?
   The processing time for a Japan Visa is a minimum of 3 working days.

    

8.  Do I need to submit original documents.?
   Yes, original documents will be required in order to process a Japan visa application.

    

9.  Will I be called for a personal interview?
   The interviews will take place at the Embassy of Japan.

    

10.   How to apply for a multiple-entry visa? What are the requirements?
    To apply for a multiple-entry visa for Japan, the requirements are  Individuals should have travel records as temporary visitors to Japan.
    The individual should have been to Japan twice or more in the last one-year period and stayed for a maximum period of 90 days.
    The other important aspect is that the individual should have sufficient financial capacity to fund his trip.

     

11.  How can I postpone my trip with a single-entry Japan Visa? When is my visa valid?
    The validity of a single-entry visa in Japan is basically 3 months. It starts as soon as you enter   Japan. If you wish to postpone your travel for more than 3 months, you will be required to apply for another visa.

12.  What are the eligibility and criteria for a Japan Visa?
    Eligibility and criteria for the Japan Visa are as follows: No record of a criminal offence.Be in good health through the visa application process. Demonstrate your intent to return home after your stay is over.  Show that you have sufficient financial support to fund your stay in Japan. Provide any other document upon request.

     

13. Can I apply again if my visa is refused?
    If your previous application was rejected recently then the Embassy of Japan will not accept your visa application. After 6 months from the date of visa rejection, you can apply for the same purpose of visit.

     

14. How will I know the reason in case my visa is refused?
    The Embassy of Japan does not give you a specific reason for the rejection. In general, the reason
    For visa rejection is usually the applicant’s failure in meeting all the criteria.

     

15. How long will it take to process my Japan visa application?
    The time taken to process an application varies depending on several factors, including the completeness of an application, and even the processing time taken by the embassy itself.

     

16. How long is a Japan Visa valid?
    Single-entry visas are only valid for one entry However, the validity of a single-entry visa is
    up to 3 months. Multiple-entry visas are commonly issued to business travellers and the validity is from 1 to 5 years.

     

17. What is the eligibility for a multiple-entry Japan business visa?
    It is applicable to applicants with business purposes only. Although the visa is primarily for
    business purposes for the first visit,  from the second visit it may be used as a tourist visa. 

     

18. What are the requirements for a Japan Visa?
    Show that you have enough money to maintain yourself and your family members in Japan and to return home. Applicants should be in good health and complete a medical examination if required. Satisfy the officer by the end of your trip you will leave Japan, applicant should not have the  intention to work or study in Japan unless authorized to do so. The applicant should not have any criminal record (You may be asked to provide a Police Clearance Certificate.)

     

19. Will I be asked to submit additional documents after submitting my application?
    Sometimes additional information and documents will be required for the assessment process by the Embassy of Japan.

     

20. As a “guarantor,” to what extent do I need to be responsible?
    The guarantor is meant to only provide moral support. Although he or she does not have any legal responsibilities,  if the guarantor furnishes false statements or provides false documents about her or his relationship with the applicant, then it will affect the visa permit.
    
    

21. What are the different types of visas in Japan?
    Different types of visas in Japan are
    Short-term stay/temporary visas.
    Japan tourist visa.
    Japan business visa.
    Japan transit visa.
    Long-term stay visas are a Japanese work visa, a Japanese student visa,  a Japanese marriage visa,  a Japanese highly skilled professional visa,  and a Japanese working holiday visa.

     

22. What should I do to get a certificate of eligibility?
    To get a certificate of eligibility, ask your proxy in Japan to consult with the nearest Regional Immigration Bureau.

     

23. What is the legal basis for the issuance or non-issuance of my visa?
    Under international customary law, the decision as to whether or not to issue a visa to a foreign national is to be made by the country in question.

     

24. I  have lost my passport with the visa in it. What should I do?
    You must contact the Japanese Embassy/Consulate General that issued your visa. It is recommended that you fill out a ‘lost property’ form and submit it at the local police station. If you need a new visa you must make an application again.

     

25. Can I pay visa issuance fees with a credit card or a check?
    Be aware that we cannot pay the fees using credit cards or checks.  You are not required to pay visa issuance fees if the visa was not issued.  As per the visa laws of Japan, fees must be paid in cash using the local currency.