A nation which signifies history and culture is like no other. The house of the rising sun, Japan is a country which has blessed itself with modern architecture, apart from and ahead of the rest of the world, it came a long way from the imperial times to Japan we know and see today. Just an ample of words are not enough to describe the importance of this country to humanity. It is blessed with beautiful nature, beaches and hills. To see, experience and feel the deep culture of Japan you need a Japan tourist visa, due to its good ties and cooperation between Japan and India, the process is made simplified over the years.
Japan has a lot to offer to tourists, bullet trains, skyscrapers, scientific milestones illustrated and delightful public infrastructure. One cant simply shut its eyes when in Japan, we all have heard amazing experiences coming from people who went to Japan sometime in their lives.
What is a Japan tourist visa?
You will need a Japan tourist visa when you want to travel and visit Japan as a tourist for a few days or weeks, it is solely for the purpose which the name suggests. You can go to all the ‘permitted’ places protecting the state’s sovereignty. You can tour throughout the Japanese islands with a tourist visa for Japan.
You cannot take place in business or employment activities with a tourist visa.
Due to the cooperative visa process, a lot of Indians go to Japan and vice versa. Japanese people have always been friends of Indian people.
Things to remember while on a Japan tourist visa.
This visa is solely for travel and tourism purposes
If any violation of the visa policy is made, it can be the reason for the termination of the Japan tourist visa
You can participate in public and community activities.
How to apply for a tourist visa for Japan from India?
You can simply look for a visa consultant to simplify the procedure or follow the original online application process, it is as follows,
Step 1 :
Obtain required information
Visit the official Japanese visa website
Visit the Japan Visa Application Centre for enquiry
Step 2 :
Take a photograph
Visit the website for exact specifications, regarding size and background of the picture, colors you must wear
Step 3 :
Download the Application Form and Checklist from their official website
Download the form and fill it with accuracy
Step 4 :
Prepare supporting documents
Visit the website to know the required documents based on your purpose of travel.
Know your visa fee by visiting the website.
You must pay the applicable Visa Fee and Service Charge. You must pay the fees in cash only while submitting your application in Mumbai. If you are applying at the Drop Off office Ahmedabad, Pune or Goa the Visa Fee and Service Charge.
Step 5 :
Submit your Application At Japan Visa Application Centre:
Read the security regulation notice; disclaimer; consent form before you visit the Visa application center
Bring along the below documents while submitting your application:
Completed Application Form
One photograph
Visa Fee in cash
Note: If you are applying at the Drop Off office in Ahmedabad, Pune and Goa the Visa Fee and Service Charge needs to be submitted
Supporting documents as per the checklist
Step 6 :
Collect your Passport
Step 7 :
Visit the website for tracking the progress
If you want to stay far from this procedure and still make it to Japan, you can contact travel agencies which will provide you with quality visa consultants and your tour will be a hassle-free one.