Prepare for your arrival visa
Check the accepted arrival points, documents and payment arrangements before departure.
Choose online or arrival issuance
Eligible Japanese and South Korean visitors may request a visa on arrival at Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata or Mumbai airport. It is limited to eligible visits of up to 60 days and is non-extendable and non-convertible. An eVisa or regular visa can also be arranged before travel.
Use an eligible entry point
Use India visa on arrival. Check the current instructions and total government charges before paying.
Check the permission you receive
Check the passport details, dates and entry conditions on the permission you receive.
Check your trip dates
Count your travel days.
What to prepare for your trip
Check each item as you prepare it. Labels show which documents are required, conditional, or recommended.
Your circumstances may require additional documents. Ticks track preparation, not eligibility or admission.
Costs & timing
Government charges and decision times for this route. Check the official service for your final fee.
Government fees
- Visa on arrival
- INR 2,000
Arrival paperwork is a separate step
India e-Arrival card
All foreign nationals must submit the e-Arrival card before entering India. Complete it online up to 72 hours before arrival; it records arrival information and does not replace a visa.
Open India e-Arrival cardDetails that can change your plans
Check the Pakistan ancestry restriction
Visa on arrival is unavailable if you or either parent or grandparent was born in or permanently resident in Pakistan; apply for the appropriate visa through an Indian Mission instead.
Official guidanceIndia at a glance
- Capital
- New Delhi
- Currency
- INR
- Calling code
- +91
Questions for this route
Do travelers with an ordinary passport from Japan need a visa for India?
For tourism in India, travelers using an ordinary passport from Japan should prepare for a visa on arrival. Eligible Japanese and South Korean visitors may request a visa on arrival at Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata or Mumbai airport. It is limited to eligible visits of up to 60 days and is non-extendable and non-convertible. An eVisa or regular visa can also be arranged before travel. The published short-visit limit is 60 days per visit; follow any shorter period on your granted permission.
How long can I stay in India?
The short-visit limit is 60 days per visit. Your actual permission can be shorter; check the dates and conditions you receive.
How much is the government fee?
Visa on arrival: INR 2,000 per person. Check the official payment page for exemptions and any additional charges.
Do I need to complete India e-Arrival card?
Required for this route. All foreign nationals must submit the e-Arrival card before entering India. Complete it online up to 72 hours before arrival; it records arrival information and does not replace a visa. It does not replace a required visa or travel authorisation.
What if I’m going to work, study or stay longer?
This guide is for a short tourist visit on an ordinary passport. It does not establish eligibility for employment, study or residence. Use the destination’s official guidance for your actual purpose.
Does my country of residence change the answer?
Passport nationality and legal residence are different. This page starts with your passport. Residence can change where you apply and which application channel is available; an existing visa or residence permit may also create an exception. Check the official eligibility guidance for your circumstances.
Official websites
Use these government websites to confirm requirements and complete any application.
Open India visa on arrival
Eligible Japanese and South Korean visitors may request a visa on arrival at Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata or Mumbai airport. It is limited to eligible visits of up to 60 days and is non-extendable and non-convertible. An eVisa or regular visa can also be arranged before travel.
Open India e-Arrival card
Check the official entry rule
Confirm nationality eligibility and the conditions of your visit.
About this guide
This guide covers short tourist visits on an ordinary passport. Your nationality, residence, travel document and purpose can affect the entry conditions. Check the linked official guidance before travel; the border authority decides admission and your permitted stay.
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