Good news for Indians: This country rolls out e-Visa program; check eligibility, payment, other deets

Japan rolls out e-Visa program: Good news for Indian as Japan rolled out its e-Visa program for multiple countries, including India. 

This single-entry visa allows a validity of up to 90 days and targets travellers entering Japan by air with an ordinary passport. 

The introduction of electronic visas (e-Visas) via the Japan e-Visa system has streamlined the visa application process, particularly for those seeking tourism in Japan.

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Japan e-Visa: Eligibility Process 

✓ You are not a national/citizen of visa exemption countries/region.
✓ You reside legally in the following countries or region:
India, Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, and the USA
✓ You are an ordinary passport holder.
✓ You are traveling to Japan by air.
✓ You are planning to stay in Japan for less than 90 days (short-term) for the purpose of tourism.
✓ You are applying for a single-entry visa.

How to apply Japan e-Visa? 

Step 1 - Verification of necessary visa to visit Japan
Verify the type of visa necessary to visit Japan, and the documents to submit.

Step 2- Application information entry
Enter the information necessary for the online visa application.

Step 3- Notification of examination result
The results of your visa application will be sent to your registered e-mail address

Step 4- Visa fees payment
Please pay, if necessary, the visa fees notified to you by e-mail to Japanese overseas establishments where you are applying

Step 5- eVISA issuance procedure
Payment required: eVISA will be issued after the payment.
Free of charge: eVISA will be issued automatically after STEP 3

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Japan e-Visa: Most necessary documents required 

Your nationality or citizenship
Your place of residence
Your purpose of travel

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