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A realistic Japan visa timeline for Indian passport holders
Five to seven working days, if your paperwork is complete the first time.
Japan's tourist visa for Indian passport holders is processed through an authorised visa application centre, not a walk-in embassy appointment. The stated processing time is five to seven working days, and in our experience that holds — as long as the financial documentation is complete on the first submission.
The document that trips people up
Bank statements need to show a consistent balance over the last six months, not a lump sum deposited the week before you apply. If your statement looks engineered, expect a query and a delay.
Our actual timeline recommendation
Apply 4-6 weeks before travel. That gives room for a document query without threatening your flights.
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