India passport to Japan
e-Visa for India passport holders.
IndiaJapanShort staye-Visa
India passport holders need an e-visa for Japan, applied for online before travelling.
This is short-stay visitor policy only. It does not let you work, study or settle in Japan — that needs a residence permit.
Passport Index · updated 17 February 2026Japan's official immigration service
- How long you can stay
- Set by the e-visa you are issued
- Japan passports in India
- Visa on arrival
- Getting in
- Apply on Japan's official e-visa portal rather than a third-party site that charges extra, allow a few working days at least, and keep the approval to show at the border.
Long stay
Staying in Japan longer
Living here takes a residence permit. 6 routes researched:
- Work / sponsored ×3
- Student
- Investment
- Digital nomad
Your passport
Easier nearby with India passports
The closest countries we cover that let India passport holders in with less paperwork than Japan does.
What changes
India and Japan side by side
| India | Japan | |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | New Delhi | Tokyo |
| Languages | Hindi, English | Japanese |
| Currency | Indian Rupee | Japanese Yen |
| GDP per person (2025) | $2,702 | $35,951 |
| Population | 1.46B | 123.4M |
GDP and population: World Bank.