
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.
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.
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.
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
japanconsulate_blr@yahoo.co.in
Jurisdiction
Karnataka