
Japan Visa Requirements at Kolkata Consulate
Complete documentation and requirements for all visa types at the Japan consulate in Kolkata
Visa Type Specific Requirements
Additional documents required for each visa type
Business Visa
Personal documents
Valid passport
Valid passport (at least for 6 months from the date of Travel)
Passport Copy
Photocopy of the Bio Data Page of the Current Passport (First and Last Page)
Visa Form
Visa application form.
Passport Size Photo
2 Photographs (Fresh ones i.e. NOT used earlier for any visa) (45mm x 45mm with white background and 70-80% face focus)
Proof of Relationship
In case 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.
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.
ITR
Last 3 years Income Tax Returns.
Business Documents
Company Cover letter
Original Covering letter from Indian Organisation mentioning applicant's work address and contact details.
Invitation Letter
Original Invitation letter from Japan with square seal (as per format attached).
Original Schedule of stay
From Japan with square seal (as per format attached).
Original Letter of Guarantee
From Japan with square seal (as per format attached).
Company ITR
Indian Company's last 3 years Income Tax Returns.
Company Bank Statement
Indian Company's last 3 months bank statement.
Company registration certificate copy
Authority Letter
Note: If Japanese Counterpart is taking care of the expenses then amount break up should be mentioned in the invitation letter, Guarantee letter ,Id card copy of signing authority and employment certificate is required from Japan
Schedule of stay, Cover letter and Invitation letter should match with the ticket date
Fees
-: Rs 450/- by cash VFS charges Rs. 800/- applicable.
Processing Time
5-7 working days after submission. 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.
Family Visa
Personal documents
If spouse name not endorsed in passport.
Travel documents
Confirmed Air Tickets
Return Confirmed Air Tickets.
Original Day to Day schedule from Japan
Occupation proof
Salary slip for last 3 months (If working) (Applicants)
Leave letter from working organisation (If working) (Applicants)
Inviter Documents
Passport Copy
Passport Copy of the inviter.
Visa Copy
Visa copy of Inviter.
Proof of funds
Financial documents of Inviter.
Financial documents of Inviter (Bank statement and ITR.)
Original Letter of reason for Invitation from Japan
Original Letter of Guarantee from Japan
Original Residence certificate from Local Town hall in Japan
Original Employment certificate from working company in Japan
Visa Agent Documents
Authority letter
Authority letter for Submission and Collection.
Fees
-: Rs 450/- by cash VFS charges Rs. 800/- applicable.
Processing Time
4-5 working days. 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.
Contact Information
Japan Embassy/Consulate in Kolkata