Indians who want to visit Japan will no longer need to get physical visa stickers on their passports. Starting April 1, Japan has begun issuing eVisas for Indian tourists. The much-awaited Japan eVisa program allows individuals to apply for visas electronically through Japan Visa Application Centers operated by VFS Global.
Japan introduced eVisas for Indian tourists, offering a 90-day stay for tourism purposes. Applicants can apply through VFS Global, receive electronic visas, and must display a visa issuance notice with a two-dimensional barcode during airport check-in.
This initiative offers a single-entry short-term visa catering specifically to tourism purposes, granting a stay of up to 90 days in Japan. Both Indian citizens and foreign nationals residing in India are eligible to apply for this eVisa.
Under the new system, applicants are required to submit their applications to the Visa Application Centers managed by VFS Global, similar to the previous process. However, instead of receiving a traditional visa sticker affixed to their passports, successful applicants will obtain an electronic visa.
The operational process of the eVisa involves travelers presenting a “visa issuance notice” on their phones upon arrival at the airport. It’s important to note that access to the internet is necessary for this step. Any format other than a digital visa issuance notice, such as a PDF, photo, screenshot, or printed copy, will not be accepted.
How to display “visa issuance notice”
https://www.in.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_ja/11_000001_01148.html
- When checking-in at the airport, you will be requested to display a “visa issuance notice” on your device. Travel agency will provide you a “Visa Issuance Notice” (printed or pdf data) with two dimensional barcode.
- Scan the two dimensional barcode with your device and enter the required information to display the notice.
- By tapping “Display“, the electronic “visa issuance notice” appears and the countdown timer shown at the top right starts immediately. This countdown proves that the notice is valid.
JAPAN eVISA starts in India from 1 April 2024.
You can apply for eVISA through Japan Visa Application Centers (VFS Global).
Type of VISA: Single entry short term visa for Tourism (up to 90 days)
Eligibility: Indian and foreign nationals who resides in India.
*Please note that applicants have to submit applications to the Visa Application Centers (VFS Global) as before but receive a visa issued in electronic form instead of a visa sticker on their passports.
How it works:
Those who received eVISA have to show “visa issuance notice” on a mobile device at the airport (internet access is needed!). In the form of PDF, photo, screenshot or printed copy will not be accepted.
How to show your eVISA
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to learn how to display a “visa issuance notice” on a mobile device.
