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Japan visa agents in India
15 agencies in 10 cities name Japan on their own websites
Japan's missions in India take visa applications, the tourist eVISA included, through VFS Global's Japan Visa Application Centres; we found no list of other accredited agents. The Embassy says the only charges are the visa fee, INR 500 for Indian nationals from 1 July 2026, and the VFS service fee. 15 agencies on our India list name Japan on their own websites.
The Embassy of Japan: beware of fraud. “Beware of Fraud! All you have to pay for visa is the visa fee and the service charge mentioned on this page. Embassy will never ask for a payment over a telephone call or an e-mail to verify documents, expedite visa process, etc.” Embassy of Japan · read 1 Nov 2026
Most verified first. Five checks: the website names the business · address on its own site · phone on its own site · prices published with a date · checked in the last 90 days (we found no licence register for visa agents in India). Ties A–Z. How the order works
| Agency | What its website says | Contact | Checks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Miraaj InternationalChennai | “… Tourist Visa Services Egypt Visa Services Japan Visa Services Kuwait Visa Stamping …”almiraaj.com · 1 Nov 2026 | +91 44 4203 7273WhatsApp | 4/5 checks |
| Destination ExpertsNew Delhi | Lists Japan among 9 destinations on its websitedestinationexpert.in · 5 Nov 2026 | +91 98999 99322WhatsApp | 4/5 checks |
| Global Visa InternationalsBengaluru | “Premier visa consultancy in Bangalore for USA, UK, Canada, Schengen, Australia, New Zealand & Japan visas.”globalvisainternationals.com · 31 Oct 2026 | +91 70222 13466WhatsApp | 4/5 checks |
| Global Visa OnlineKochi | Lists Japan among 7 destinations on its websiteglobalvisaonline.com · 5 Nov 2026 | +91 96560 76869 | 4/5 checks |
| Globbal EscapeGuwahati | Lists Japan among 13 destinations on its websiteglobbalescape.com · 5 Nov 2026 | +91 70990 66366 | 4/5 checks |
| JourneyMyTrip (JMT Travel Services)Noida | Lists Japan among 10 destinations on its websitejourneymytrip.com · 5 Nov 2026 | +91 93125 40202 | 4/5 checks |
| Mitravisa ConsultingHyderabad | Lists Japan among 12 destinations on its websitemitravisa.com · 5 Nov 2026 | +91 83318 61382WhatsApp | 4/5 checks |
| MK Travel ServicesNew Delhi | “Schengen • Japan • South Korea”mktravelservices.com · 1 Nov 2026 | +91 11 4011 0666WhatsApp | 4/5 checks |
| My Travel WindowNoida | Lists Japan among 6 destinations on its websitemytravelwindow.in · 5 Nov 2026 | +91 80480 36906 | 4/5 checks |
| Prominent Visa ServicesMumbai | Lists Japan among 14 destinations on its websiteprominentvisa.com · 5 Nov 2026 | +91 22 2411 1782 | 4/5 checks |
| SunRaj TravelsMumbai | Lists Japan among 9 destinations on its websitesunrajtravels.com · 5 Nov 2026 | +91 98674 96946WhatsApp | 4/5 checks |
| Travellerz DezireBengaluru | Lists Japan among 10 destinations on its websitetravellerzdezire.com · 5 Nov 2026 | +91 88845 41411WhatsApp | 4/5 checks |
| Turas HolidaysCoimbatore | Lists Japan among 14 destinations on its websiteturasholidays.com · 5 Nov 2026 | +91 89399 56506 | 4/5 checks |
| United Visa ServicesBengaluru | Lists Japan among 4 destinations on its websiteuvs.co.in · 5 Nov 2026 | +91 80 2559 5535 | 4/5 checks |
| Zest Tours & TravelsPanaji | Lists Japan among 12 destinations on its websitezesttour.com · 5 Nov 2026 | +91 22 6852 7000 | 4/5 checks |
Who takes your application
- The Embassy, New Delhi: “Submit your application through VFS. (No prior appointment is needed.)” The Embassy itself takes only diplomatic and official visas and cases that need special attention on humanitarian grounds. Embassy of Japan · read 1 Nov 2026
- The tourist eVISA: Japan's foreign ministry says residents of India apply through an accredited agency, and the Embassy says: “You can apply for eVISA through Japan Visa Application Centers (VFS Global).” MOFA Japan · Embassy of Japan · read 1 Nov 2026
- Mumbai: since 20 April 2026 the Consulate-General no longer takes applications directly: VFS Global handles them. Consulate-General of Japan, Mumbai · read 1 Nov 2026
- Chennai: you apply at the visa processing agency (VFS); processing generally takes 5 working days once VFS Chennai accepts the application. Consulate-General of Japan, Chennai · read 1 Nov 2026
- Bengaluru: “As a general rule, visa applications have to be applied through the Visa Agency (VFS).” Consulate-General of Japan, Bengaluru · read 1 Nov 2026
- Kolkata: “All applications, except for Diplomatic and Official Passport holders are required to submit their applications at the Visa centre.” The consulate's sheet for the VFS centre says an appointment is required. Consulate-General of Japan, Kolkata · read 1 Nov 2026
The Embassy says no appointment is needed at VFS in its area, while the Kolkata consulate's VFS sheet says one is required: check with the centre for where you live.
Official fee and processing
| Item | What the missions say |
|---|---|
| Visa fee, Indian nationals | INR 500 for a single or multiple visa, from 1 July 2026 |
| VFS service fee | Charged on top; the Embassy's page gives no amount |
| Faster processing | “Visa process cannot be expedited or prioritized according to the schedule of applicants.” |
| Processing time | Chennai: “Generally 5 working days once visa application is accepted at VFS (Visa Processing agency) in Chennai.” |
Embassy of Japan · Consulate-General of Japan, Chennai · read 1 Nov 2026
Red flags, from Japan's missions
- A request for payment by phone or email to verify documents or speed up your visa: the Embassy never asks for that. Embassy of Japan · read 1 Nov 2026
- A promise to get your visa faster: the Embassy says processing can't be expedited or prioritised for anyone's travel plans. Embassy of Japan · read 1 Nov 2026
- Websites, social media or emails that claim to be the Government or Embassy of Japan and ask for money: Japan's foreign ministry says applications go only to its missions or their accredited agencies. MOFA Japan · read 1 Nov 2026
FAQ
Can a travel agent apply for my Japan visa in India?
Japan's missions in India take applications through VFS Global's Japan Visa Application Centres, and we found no list of other accredited agents. An agency on this page can help you prepare; the application itself goes through VFS.
How much is a Japan visa for Indians?
INR 500 for a single or multiple visa from 1 July 2026, plus the VFS service fee, for which the Embassy's page gives no amount. An agency's fee comes on top.
How long does a Japan visa take from India?
The Consulate-General in Chennai says generally 5 working days once VFS Chennai accepts the application. The Embassy says processing can't be expedited for anyone's travel plans.
Do I need an appointment at VFS for a Japan visa?
It depends on where you apply: the Embassy says no prior appointment is needed in its area, while the Kolkata consulate's VFS sheet says one is required.
Which agencies in India handle Japan visas?
15 on our list name Japan on their own websites, in Bengaluru, Mumbai, New Delhi, Noida, Chennai, Coimbatore, Guwahati, Hyderabad and Kochi. The table shows what each one says; it is not a ranking.
Sources and method. An agency appears here when its own website names Japan among the visas it handles; its quote links to the page we read (5 Nov 2026). The rules come from the Embassy of Japan in India, the consulates in Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru and Kolkata and Japan's foreign ministry, read 1 Nov 2026. Order: most verified first, ties A–Z; not a ranking. Report a change.
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