Access
On arrival
AStay 30 days
Policy · IndiaPassport Atlas
Japan passport to India
Japan passport holders can get a visa on arrival in India, usually for 30 days.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
eVisa
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Key facts
- India lets 6 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Japan is one of them.
- Japan passports get “On arrival” at 37 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, India passports get “eVisa” in Japan.
Nearby passports travelling to India
Open to Japan passports near India
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec51 × 51 mm
Flights, eSIM and insurance are third-party. Visatu does not take payment.
Flight corridor
Direct flights
JapanIndia- Typical duration
- 7.7 hours
- From
- NRT
- To
- DEL · BOM
Airlines All Nippon Airways, Jet Airways, Air India Limited, Japan Airlines
Search live faresDuration is a great-circle estimate between main airports. Direct corridors come from the OpenFlights public snapshot — check the carrier or Google Flights for times and prices.
Japan
Country profile
Capital
Tokyo
Population
123.3 million
Area
377,835 km²
Currency
Japanese yen JPY
Languages
Japanese
Time zone
UTC+09:00
Foreign-born
3.4 million · 2024
Migrant share
2.8%
Ethnic groups · 2022
- Japanese97.5%
- other1.2%
- Chinese0.6%
- Vietnam0.4%
- South Korean0.3%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
India
Country profile
Capital
New Delhi
Population
1.42 billion
Area
3,287,590 km²
Currency
Indian rupee INR
Languages
Hindi, English, Tamil
Time zone
UTC+05:30
Foreign-born
4.8 million · 2024
Migrant share
0.3%
Ethnic groups · 2000
- Indo-Aryan72%
- Dravidian25%
- and other3%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Travel notes
Plug
Type D
Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Left
Emergency
Police 112 · Ambulance 108
Dialing code
+91
Airports
DEL · BOM · MAA · COK
Highlights
- Taj Mahal
- Amber Fort
- Varanasi
- Kerala backwaters
- Mahabalipuram
Japan · On arrival
FAQ
Does a Japan passport need a visa for India?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “On arrival”. typical stay 30 days. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
The matrix records a typical stay of 30 days. The entry stamp, eTA or visa page is authoritative.
Passport validity and blank pages?
India typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 51 × 51 mm. Confirm with a India mission.
What about a India passport entering Japan?
The reverse result is “eVisa”.
How do you apply for India as a visitor?
eVisa：Tourist often 30 days or 1-year multiple。Upload photo and passport on Indian Visa Online; arrive at a designated airport.