Japan visa requirements checklist for Bangalore consulate

Japan Visa Requirements at Bangalore Consulate

Complete documentation and requirements for all visa types at the Japan consulate in Bangalore

Common Requirements for All Visa Types

These documents are required for all visa types at Bangalore consulate:

Personal Documents

  • Valid passport

    A valid Passport (with more then two blank pages). Please submit your old passports also, if any.

  • Passport Copy

    Photocopy of the Bio Data Page of the Current Passport (First and Last Page)

  • Passport Size Photos

    One photograph taken within the last 6 months. (The photograph should be of size 2 x 2 inches, color with white background and printed on good quality paper)).

  • Visa Form

    A completely filled and signed Visa Application Form. The form is available under the link http://www.vfsglobal.com/japan/Chennai/pdf/visa_application_form.pdf

  • Proof of Relationship

    Incase the applicant is accompanied by any dependent, i.e. Passport copy, Marriage Certificate, Birth Certificate.

Travel Documents

  • Confirmed Air Tickets

    The PNR should be live. It should include all the sectors.

  • Confirmed Hotels

    Hotel and Ticket confirmation

Proof of Funds

  • Bank Statement

    Updated 6 months (Salary) bank statement with seal and stamp on all the pages from the signing authority with Applicant name and address on A4 sheet only

Visa Type Specific Requirements

Additional documents required for each visa type

Business Visa

Business Documents

  • Company Cover letter

    Covering letter addressed to The visa officer Consulate Of Japan on letter head(onward and return date to be mentioned as per the tickets)

  • ITR

    Indian Company`s last 3 years Income Tax Returns (In case ITR is not available, please submit bank statement of last six months)

  • Travel requisition by employer(Documents to be provided from Japan)

    Either of the following documents to explain activities in Japan:

  • (a) Letter of reason for invitation or

    (b) A contract of transaction between companies

  • Schedule of stay

    When an inviting company/organization is to shoulder the above mention travel expenses, submit

  • Letter of guarantee;

    A certified copy of the incorporation register or an overview of company/organization.

  • Note: A company listed on stock exchange does not need to submit a copy of the incorporation register or an overview of the company / organization.

    When an individual is extending an invitation, submit the `Certificate of Employment` in lieu of a copy of the incorporation register or an overview of the Company/Organization.

  • For Multiple entry visa for business visitor (up to 5 yrs.)

    A letter of request from a duly recognized company or employer

  • A request from Chamber of Commerce or Business Organizations

    India : CII, FICCI, NASSCOM, ASSOCHAM

  • Japan : KEIDANREN

Note

  • Salary Bank Statement required in Original (duly signed and stamped by Bank)

    Invite Letter should be in Original.

  • Processing Time - One full working day, excluding the day of submission. (The passport will be returned on the third working day.)

Fees

-: Rs 450/- by cash VFS charges Rs. 800/- applicable. VFS courier Rs. 550

Processing Time

-: 7-10 workings day. NOTE: Please note that above is only an indicative processing time which is based on the current trend. Actual processing time may vary and is at sole discretion of the Visa Consular of the Embassy/Consulate. Submission Days: Monday To Friday Submission Time: 09:00 - 12:00 Collection Days: Monday To Friday Collection Time: 14:00 - 16:00 Visa Section Working Days: Monday to Friday.

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Tourist Visa

Uses common requirements above

Fees

-: Rs 450/- by cash VFS charges Rs. 800/- applicable. VFS courier Rs. 550

Processing Time

7-10 workings day. NOTE: Please note that above is only an indicative processing time which is based on the current trend. Actual processing time may vary and is at sole discretion of the Visa Consular of the Embassy/Consulate. Submission Days: Monday To Friday Submission Time: 09:00 - 12:00 Collection Days: Monday To Friday Collection Time: 14:00 - 16:00 Visa Section Working Days: Monday to Friday.

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Visitor Visa

Visitor Documents

  • Document to be provided from Japan

    Letter of reason for Invitation in original

  • List of Visa Applicants

    When the guarantor is to shoulder the above mentioned travel expenses –

  • Letter of guarantee;

    Any one of the following document:(*)Certificate of Income or (*)Certificate of deposit balance or (*)Duplicate of final tax return or (*)Certificate of tax payment

Fees

-: Rs 450/- by cash VFS charges Rs. 800/- applicable. VFS courier Rs. 550

Processing Time

7-10 workings day. NOTE: Please note that above is only an indicative processing time which is based on the current trend. Actual processing time may vary and is at sole discretion of the Visa Consular of the Embassy/Consulate. Submission Days: Monday To Friday Submission Time: 09:00 - 12:00 Collection Days: Monday To Friday Collection Time: 14:00 - 16:00 Visa Section Working Days: Monday to Friday.

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Contact Information

Japan Embassy/Consulate in Bangalore

Address

1st Floor, Prestige Nebula, No.8-14, Cubbon Road, Bangalore 560001.

Tel

080-4064-9999 080-4166-0111~3

Fax

080-4166-0114

Email

japanconsulate_blr@yahoo.co.in

Jurisdiction

Karnataka

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