Documents required for Japan Visa application

• Original passport and old passports, if any
• The passport should be valid for at least 6 months from the date of return in India, with a minimum of two blank pages
• Two copies of the first and last page of your passport
• Confirmed return air tickets
• Visa application form duly filled (Online) by the applicant
• Two Recent passport-size colour photographs taken against a white background with matte-finish without specs and sunglasses (size 45 mm x 45 mm and 80% face close-up) Note: Photograph should not be more than 6 months old, scanned/stapled and not used in any of the previous visas. Duly signed by the applicant on the back of the each photograph.
• Covering letter mentioning details of travel, details of the traveller, purpose of visit and duration of stay. The letter should be duly signed by authorized signatory with company stamp.
• Income Tax Returns of the last 3 years
• Original bank statements reflecting transactions of the last 3 months, duly attested and signed by a bank official
• Confirmation of hotel booking mentioning the details of travel, details of the traveller, contact details of hotel and payment confirmation details
• Complete travel itinerary
• Copy of your Credit card

Additional documents required

If the applicant is travelling for an business purpose:

• Original covering letter on the company letter head
• Original Invitation and Guarantee letter from Japan, duly attested and signed

If the applicant is employed:

• Salary slips for the last 6 months
• Certificate of Employment from employer
• Original leave letter from employer

If the applicant is a company owner or self-employed:

• Certificate of registration of the company / Certificate of Incorporation (MOA / Proof of Proprietorship / Partnership etc)
• Covering letter on the company letter head and financial documents

If the applicant is Student / Dependant:

• Original NOC letter from parents, Income Tax Returns and Bank statements

• Proof of relationship

If the applicant has a Friend / Family in Japan:

• Original invitation letter
• Hotel confirmations
• Sponsorship letter stating the declaration of support
• Financial documents of the sponsor
• Copy of the first and last page of the passport
• Copy of the passport pages with status items; entry / departure and permission of residence
• Valid visa of the inviter from Japan
• Copy of the first and last page of the certificate of alien registration
• Proof of relationship with Guarantor