Japan Sticker Visa – 2025 Guide

Japan Sticker Visa: Step-by-Step Process

1. Valid passport (issued within last 10 years, 6 months validity, 2 blank pages)
2. Filled and signed visa application form (downloaded from official portal)
3. Two recent color passport-size photographs (2x2 inch, white background)
4. Detailed travel itinerary (flight bookings, stay dates, planned activities)
5. Hotel booking confirmation or invitation letter (if staying with friends)
6. Personal covering letter addressed to “Visa Officer, Embassy of Japan”
7. 6-month stamped personal bank statement, income tax returns
8. Additional documents for self-employed/retired/students (business registration, pension statement, sponsor’s bank statement)
9. Employment letter or student certificate, if applicable

• Processing Time: 5-10 working days
• Visa Fee (2025): ₹500 (single/multiple entry); VFS service charge extra
• Submit at nearest Visa Application Centre (VFS Global, Embassy, Consulates)
• Apply 2-3 months before travel for best results