Visa requirements & process
Documents required for Japan Visa
Must have Documents for Japan Visa:
- Original Passport with at least 6 months validity and minimum 3 blank pages + all old passports if any;
- Visa Application form;
- 2 recent colour photographs (Photo Specification);
- Personal Covering letter (For Employed-Plain paper/ Self-Employed-Letterhead);
- Original updated Bank Statements with sufficient bank balance (last 6 months);
- Income Tax Returns/Form 16 for last 3 years;
- Confirmed return flight ticket;
- Hotel reservation;
- Supporting Financial Documents such as Fixed Deposits, Property Investments, Other Investments etc. (Optional)
Supporting documents as per your occupation, type of visit:
1. If Employed:
- Original Leave sanctioned certificate with company seal and signature;
2. If Self Employed:
- Business Registration License / MOA / Partnership deed;
- Company’s updated bank statement of last 6 months.
3. If Retired:
- Proof of retirement like pension book, statement etc.
4. If Student:
- School / College / Institute ID Card;
- Bonafide certificate.
5. If Minor:
- Birth Certificate;
- No Objection Certificate from the parents / non-accompanying parent on Rs 100/- stamp paper;
- ID proof of parent like passport or PAN card.
6. If Visiting friend or relative:
- Original Invitation letter;
- Inviter’s ID proof like Passport, valid Japan visa/Resident Permit;
- Address proof like any Electricity bill, any Utility bill etc.
7. If Sponsored:
- Sponsorship letter;
- Sponsor’s national ID proof like Passport, PAN card or Resident permit;
- Updated bank statement of last 6 months.
8. For Business Visa:
- Original Invitation letter from host Company stating purpose of trip, business details etc;
- Original Letter of Guarantee & a certified copy of the incorporation register or an overview of company / organization. (If inviting company is bearing the expenses);
- Covering letter from Indian company on company letterhead.
