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Photo Specification for Japan visa Application
Japanese visa photos specify 45 x 35mm
A white background is required
No teeth and the facial expression should be neutral
Up to three identical photos are required
The visa photos must have been taken within 6 months
All Indian nationals require a visa to enter Japan. Indians must apply for a Japan visa prior to their travel.
Applicants should apply as early as possible keeping in mind the average processing time and their intended date of travel. However applicants should not apply for their visa earlier than 45 days from intended date of travel.
The Embassy of Japan assesses and decides all visa applications. The VFS Application Centre staff are not employees of the Embassy of Japan and do not have the authority to assess or decide applications.
The Embassy of Japan does not accept your visa application if your previous application was rejected and you can only apply for the same purpose of visit after six months from the visa rejection.
Sometimes applicants may be requested by the Embassy of Japan for a personal interview. These interviews shall take place at the Embassy of Japan only.
Yes. Original documents will be required in order to process your Japan visa application
Single-entry visas are only valid for entering Japan on one occasion. The period of validity of the single-entry visa is upto three months. The extension of period of validity of visa is not possible. If a foreign national residing in Japan wish to have his/her period of stay extended while he/she is in Japan, please consult with the regional immigration bureau.
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