Regardless of your length of stay, you must have a visa to enter India. It's easy to forget the expiration date, so be sure to check it! Nowadays, even in India, you can get a visa for $ 60, but be prepared to apply for a visa one month before departure. For sightseeing purposes, you will need to obtain a tourist visa. In addition to tourist visas, there are visas for commercial use and study abroad. Tourist visas are usually issued for 6 months. * Please note that it is 6 months from the date of issue, not from the date of entry. The place to apply for a tourist visa has changed since November 15, 2007 . It used to be done at the Indian Embassy, but now it is accepted at Japan Overseas Corporation.Please note that it is not the Embassy of India. (If you have a diplomat visa, official visa, or a UN passport with a note verbale, the Indian Embassy handles it.) ○ Required items for visa application A passport with an expiration date of 6 months or more and a double-page spread in the visa column. Application documents (can be received from the Indian embassy or consulate window, or via the Internet) 1 photo (passport size 3 cm x 4 cm) ■ Japan Overseas Corporation (Please check in advance as procedures are subject to change) ○ India Visa Application Center Tokyo 3-5-4 Otsuka, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 112-0012 Makutani Heights Building 1st floor TEL: 03-5978-3910 FAX: 03-5978-3948 Application reception: Monday to Saturday 9:00 am to 12:00, Monday to Friday 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm. Receipt date: Monday to Friday 5 pm Hours-5: 30 pm (For Japanese applicants, morning applications can be received the next business day,afternoon applications and Saturday applications can be received the next business day) Regular holidays: Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, India Holidays Inquiries: India Visa Application Center Tokyo ○ India Visa Application Center Osaka 〒541-0057 1-9-6 Kitakuhoji -cho, Chuo-ku, Osaka Neoffice Sakaisuji Honmachi Building 1st Floor No. 2 TEL: 06-6271-5488 FAX: 06- 6271-5525 Application acceptance: Monday-Friday 10 am- 12pm Receipt date: Monday-Friday 16 : 00-17 : 00 (For Japanese applicants, applicants under Osaka jurisdiction can receive the next business day, Tokyo jurisdiction Applicants will be able to receive it in 4 days) Regular holidays: Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, national holidays in India Inquiries:India Visa Application Center Osaka You can get pamphlets and maps about sightseeing spots.It also responds to various consultations and questions. If you cannot go directly to the Tourism Board of India, it is convenient to have the pamphlet mailed to you. 6-5-12 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-00616 Art Masters Ginza Building 6th floor TEL 03-3571-5062 FAX: 03-3571-5235 Business hours: 9: 30-18: 00 * Holidays: Saturdays and Sundays , Holidays, Indian holidays
