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A few things to take care of.

For an ordinary 14-day holiday, read against Japan’s own official sources, last checked 24 Sep 2026.

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Here’s the trip

Delhi DELTokyo Narita NRT

23 Nov 2026 – 7 Dec 2026 Indian passport A holiday

An ordinary trip, so there is something to answer. Yours may differ.

The answer, in plain language

Here’s where you stand.

You’re covered
  • Passport validityNot needed for this trip ·

    Passport validity

    Not needed for this trip

    Does it affect you?

    Not on the example trip. A different passport, stay or route could bring it in.

    Last checked

    24 Sep 2026

    Source

    Ministry of Foreign Affairs of JapanRead 24 Sep 2026Read the source ↗

When there is something to do

Four things to take care of.

A requirement isn’t an answer. Here it is as steps you can finish.

Before you fly

Visa

  • Apply for your visa
Open the official page Checked 9 Sep 2026 ·

Visa

Part of this trip

Does it affect you?

On the example trip, because: Indian passport · purpose is tourism.

Cost and time

5–10 days to process.

Last checked

9 Sep 2026

Source

“Indian nationals require a visa to enter Japan for a short-term stay.”
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of JapanRead 9 Sep 2026Read the source ↗
“As of 15 May 2026 the JAPAN eVISA system is available to nationals of and people residing in India. Only ordinary passport holders may apply.”
JAPAN eVISA (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan)Read 9 Sep 2026Read the source ↗

The official page ↗

Before you fly

Arrival form

Japan asks every visitor for a disembarkation card and a customs declaration on arrival. Fill both in online through Visit Japan Web before you fly, or on paper on the plane.

  • Create a Visit Japan Web account
  • Register your trip, immigration and customs details
  • Save the QR codes offline
Open the official page Free · Checked 24 Sep 2026 ·

Arrival form

Part of this trip

What’s happening?

Japan asks every visitor for a disembarkation card and a customs declaration on arrival. Fill both in online through Visit Japan Web before you fly, or on paper on the plane.

Does it affect you?

Yes, on the example trip.

What to do

  1. Create a Visit Japan Web accountAn email address and a password. Do this before you fly; the airport is a bad place to be setting up an account.
  2. Register your trip, immigration and customs detailsPassport, flight and where you are staying, plus the customs declaration.
  3. Save the QR codes offlineThere is one for immigration and one for customs. Screenshot them — you will be showing them in a queue, not loading a page.

Cost and time

Free.

Last checked

24 Sep 2026

Source

Digital Agency, Government of Japan — Visit Japan WebRead 24 Sep 2026Read the source ↗
Immigration Services Agency of Japan, Ministry of JusticeRead 24 Sep 2026Read the source ↗

The official page ↗

Carry with you

Proof of funds

Japan can refuse entry to visitors unable to support their stay; no amount is set. Carry a bank statement or card (your visa application also asks for proof of funds).

  • Carry enough money for your stay, and be ready to show it
Checked 24 Sep 2026 ·

Proof of funds

Part of this trip

What’s happening?

Japan can refuse entry to visitors unable to support their stay; no amount is set. Carry a bank statement or card (your visa application also asks for proof of funds).

Does it affect you?

Yes, on the example trip.

Last checked

24 Sep 2026

Source

Immigration Services Agency of Japan, Ministry of JusticeRead 24 Sep 2026Read the source ↗
Carry with you

Onward ticket

Your Japan visa application asks for your travel bookings, and immigration may ask to see a return or onward ticket on arrival. Carry it.

  • Carry a confirmed ticket out of the country
Checked 24 Sep 2026 ·

Onward ticket

Part of this trip

What’s happening?

Your Japan visa application asks for your travel bookings, and immigration may ask to see a return or onward ticket on arrival. Carry it.

Does it affect you?

Yes, on the example trip.

Last checked

24 Sep 2026

Source

Immigration Services Agency of Japan, Ministry of JusticeRead 24 Sep 2026Read the source ↗

We keep watching Japan.

Four official sources, read again on a schedule. If a rule changes and it affects your trip, the app tells you. If it doesn’t, you don’t hear from us.

A vermilion torii gate stands alone in calm open water under a soft pink sky.

Shirahige Shrine, Lake Biwa · Photo Wu Hsien Yu

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