Japan visa requirements checklist for Kolkata consulate

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.

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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.

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Contact Information

Japan Embassy/Consulate in Kolkata

Other Consulates of Japan