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Japan visa application centres in India
VFS Global takes Japanese visa applications in India, in 14 cities, New Delhi, Gurugram, Chandigarh and Mumbai among them. You hand in the application at a VFS Japan Visa Application Centre without an appointment; the Embassy or the Consulate-General for your area decides.
Some facts below come from archived copies of the official pages, because the live sites blocked our reader; each one shows the date of the copy.
Where Japanese visas are handled in India
| Place | Address | Source |
|---|---|---|
| VFS GlobalNew Delhi | Not on the official pages we could readVFS Japan centre, Embassy jurisdiction. | vfsglobal.comread 1 Nov 2026 |
| VFS GlobalGurugram | Not on the official pages we could readVFS drop-off office (fees by demand draft). | vfsglobal.comread 1 Nov 2026 |
| VFS GlobalChandigarh | Not on the official pages we could readVFS drop-off office (fees by demand draft). | vfsglobal.comread 1 Nov 2026 |
| VFS GlobalLucknow | Not on the official pages we could readVFS drop-off office (fees by demand draft). | vfsglobal.comread 1 Nov 2026 |
| VFS GlobalMumbai | Not on the official pages we could readVFS Japan centre, Mumbai consulate jurisdiction. | vfsglobal.comread 1 Nov 2026 |
| VFS GlobalPune | Not on the official pages we could readVFS centre, Mumbai consulate jurisdiction. | vfsglobal.comread 1 Nov 2026 |
| VFS GlobalAhmedabad | Not on the official pages we could readVFS centre, Mumbai consulate jurisdiction. | vfsglobal.comread 1 Nov 2026 |
| VFS GlobalGoa | Not on the official pages we could readVFS centre, Mumbai consulate jurisdiction. | vfsglobal.comread 1 Nov 2026 |
| VFS GlobalKolkata | Not on the official pages we could readVFS centre, Kolkata consulate jurisdiction. | vfsglobal.comread 1 Nov 2026 |
| VFS GlobalChennai | Not on the official pages we could readVFS centre, Chennai consulate jurisdiction. | vfsglobal.comread 1 Nov 2026 |
| VFS GlobalHyderabad | Not on the official pages we could readVFS centre, Chennai consulate jurisdiction. | vfsglobal.comread 1 Nov 2026 |
| VFS GlobalPuducherry | Not on the official pages we could readVFS centre, Chennai consulate jurisdiction. | vfsglobal.comread 1 Nov 2026 |
| VFS GlobalKochi | Not on the official pages we could readVFS centre ('Cochin'), Chennai consulate jurisdiction. | vfsglobal.comread 1 Nov 2026 |
| VFS GlobalBengaluru | Not on the official pages we could readVFS centre, Bengaluru consulate jurisdiction. | vfsglobal.comread 1 Nov 2026 |
The Embassy tells applicants to submit through VFS; no prior appointment is needed (in.emb-japan.go.jp, archived copy of 1 Sept 2026).
Fees
| Item | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Visa fee, Indian nationals, single or multiple entry (from 1 July 2026) | INR 500 | in.emb-japan.go.jparchived copy of 1 Sept 2026 |
| VFS service charge per application, incl. taxes | INR 800 | vfsglobal.comread 1 Nov 2026 |
| VFS courier return, optional | INR 550 | vfsglobal.comread 1 Nov 2026 |
The visa fee above is the Embassy's figure for Indian nationals. We leave out the fees for other nationals: the Embassy's table (in.emb-japan.go.jp) and VFS's pages (vfsglobal.com) give different figures, so check with VFS.
Booking and rules
- Submit through VFS, no appointment. The Embassy tells applicants to submit through VFS; no prior appointment is needed. in.emb-japan.go.jp, archived copy of 1 Sept 2026
- Missions take only special cases. The Embassy itself accepts only diplomatic and official visas and humanitarian cases. in.emb-japan.go.jp, archived copy of 1 Sept 2026
- Apply up to 3 months ahead. Applications are accepted from 3 months before the travel date. in.emb-japan.go.jp, archived copy of 1 Sept 2026
- No expediting. Processing times vary with volume and cannot be expedited for an applicant's schedule. in.emb-japan.go.jp, archived copy of 1 Sept 2026
- No status enquiries. The Embassy does not answer questions on application status, documents or refusal reasons. in.emb-japan.go.jp, archived copy of 1 Sept 2026
- Only visa fee and service charge. The Embassy warns that the visa fee and the service charge are all an applicant pays, and it never asks for payment by phone or e-mail. in.emb-japan.go.jp, archived copy of 1 Sept 2026
- Helplines. The Japan visa information hotline runs 24x7 in English; VFS call centre +91-(0)22-6786-6016; VFS site visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/jpn/. in.emb-japan.go.jp, archived copy of 1 Sept 2026
- eVISA scope. The eVISA is a single-entry short-term tourist visa for Indian and foreign nationals residing in India; the application is still filed at VFS, only the visa is electronic. in.emb-japan.go.jp, archived copy of 10 Aug 2025
- Bengaluru: VFS as a rule. The Bengaluru consulate says applications go through the visa agency VFS as a general rule and take at least 5 working days. bengaluru.in.emb-japan.go.jp, archived copy of 19 May 2025
- Chennai: VFS and processing. The Chennai consulate sends applicants to VFS; processing is generally 5 working days at VFS Chennai and longer from other cities. chennai.in.emb-japan.go.jp, archived copy of 15 Sept 2025
- Outsourced since 2012. The Embassy moved visa processing to a visa processing agency (VFS) on 2 April 2012. in.emb-japan.go.jp, archived copy of 15 May 2025
- Drop-off offices in the Embassy area. VFS takes applications at drop-off offices in Gurugram, Chandigarh and Lucknow, with fees paid by demand draft. vfsglobal.com · read 1 Nov 2026
- Mumbai-area centres. VFS centres for the Mumbai consulate are in Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Pune and Goa. vfsglobal.com · read 1 Nov 2026
- Chennai-area centres. VFS centres for the Chennai consulate are in Chennai, Hyderabad, Puducherry and Kochi (Cochin). vfsglobal.com · read 1 Nov 2026
- Processing time, Mumbai area. Per the Mumbai consulate's timeline on the VFS page: Mumbai 10 days, Pune, Ahmedabad and Goa 12 days. vfsglobal.com · read 1 Nov 2026
- Processing time, Bengaluru. The Bengaluru consulate's timeline is at least 6 working days. vfsglobal.com · read 1 Nov 2026
- VFS has no say in the decision. VFS does only non-judgmental tasks; the decision is the consulate's. vfsglobal.com · read 1 Nov 2026
- Agents need an authorisation letter (Kolkata). At VFS Kolkata an agent, relative or representative submitting or collecting needs an authorisation letter. vfsglobal.com · read 1 Nov 2026
- Mission addresses. The Embassy lists the Consulates-General in Kolkata (55, M. N. Sen Lane, Tollygunge), Chennai (No.12/1, Cenetoph Road, Teynampet), Mumbai (1, M.L. Dahanukar Marg, Cumbala Hill) and Bengaluru (Prestige Nebula, Cubbon Road). in.emb-japan.go.jp, archived copy of 18 Apr 2026
Which office covers where you live
- Jurisdictions (VFS). VFS lists the five consular districts: Mumbai, New Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru (Karnataka). vfsglobal.com · read 1 Nov 2026
- Embassy jurisdiction. The Embassy's own page lists its states: the north and north-east, Delhi, Chandigarh, Jammu & Kashmir, Andaman & Nicobar and Lakshadweep. in.emb-japan.go.jp, archived copy of 15 May 2025
What changed, and when
- Transit visa abolished. With the July 2026 fee table the Embassy states that the transit visa is abolished. in.emb-japan.go.jp, archived copy of 1 Sept 2026
- JAPAN eVISA since 1 April 2024. Japan's eVISA started in India on 1 April 2024; it is applied for through the VFS centres. in.emb-japan.go.jp, archived copy of 10 Aug 2025
- Mumbai: VFS only from 20 Apr 2026. From 20 April 2026 the Consulate-General in Mumbai entrusts VFS Global with the application process and no longer takes applications directly. mumbai.in.emb-japan.go.jp, archived copy of 5 Jun 2026
- Processing time, New Delhi. The Embassy's timeline is at least 5 working days from submission at the Embassy. vfsglobal.com · read 1 Nov 2026
Visa centre or agency?
An agency can help you fill in the forms and gather the documents, but you still hand in the application at the centre yourself, and only the embassy or the deciding office decides. Agencies on our India list that name Japanese visas on their own websites. In Bengaluru: Global Visa Internationals, Travellerz Dezire and United Visa Services; in Mumbai: Prominent Visa Services and SunRaj Travels; in New Delhi: Destination Experts and MK Travel Services; in Noida: JourneyMyTrip (JMT Travel Services) and My Travel Window; in Chennai: Al-Miraaj International; in Coimbatore: Turas Holidays; in Guwahati: Globbal Escape; in Hyderabad: Mitravisa Consulting; in Kochi: Global Visa Online; in Panaji: Zest Tours & Travels.
FAQ
Where do I apply for a Japanese visa in India?
At VFS Global, in 14 cities, New Delhi, Gurugram, Chandigarh and Mumbai among them.
Do I need an appointment at VFS Global?
The Embassy tells applicants to submit through VFS; no prior appointment is needed (in.emb-japan.go.jp, archived copy of 1 Sept 2026).
How much is the Japanese visa fee in India?
Visa fee, Indian nationals, single or multiple entry (from 1 July 2026): INR 500; VFS service charge per application, incl. taxes: INR 800; VFS courier return, optional: INR 550.
How long does a Japanese visa take from India?
The Chennai consulate sends applicants to VFS; processing is generally 5 working days at VFS Chennai and longer from other cities (chennai.in.emb-japan.go.jp, archived copy of 15 Sept 2025). Per the Mumbai consulate's timeline on the VFS page: Mumbai 10 days, Pune, Ahmedabad and Goa 12 days (vfsglobal.com, read 1 Nov 2026).
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Sources, read 1 Nov 2026 unless marked: in.emb-japan.go.jp, mumbai.in.emb-japan.go.jp, bengaluru.in.emb-japan.go.jp, chennai.in.emb-japan.go.jp and vfsglobal.com. We are not the embassy or any visa operator, and we don't book appointments.