You can choose: apply online before travel, or get a visa at the airport.

You can choose: apply online before travel, or get a visa at the airport. Permitted stay is 30 days / 60 days.

Japan passport holders can typically stay in India for 30 days / 60 days under the standard entry rules. Longer stays require a separate long-term visa.

Japan citizens need an eVisa or Visa on Arrival to enter India. You can choose: apply online before travel, or get a visa at the airport.

Visa on Arrival is only granted at Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Mumbai airport. e-Visa holders must arrive via 32 designated airports or 5 designated seaports. An Indian e-Tourist Visa may only be obtained twice within 1 calendar year. Foreigners of Pakistani origin or who hold a Pakistani Passport are not eligible for an e-Visa. Foreigners who are not Pakistani nationals, but whose parents or grandparents (either paternal or maternal) were born in, or were permanent residents in Pakistan, are also not eligible for an e-Visa.

You have two options: apply online for an eVisa before travel (recommended to avoid airport queues), or get a visa on arrival at the India port of entry. The eVisa is faster on the day of travel; visa on arrival is convenient for last-minute trips.

For short business visits like meetings or conferences, Japan citizens typically enter India under the same rules as tourists. For paid work, long assignments, or activities beyond what a tourist visa allows, a dedicated business or work visa is required. Confirm specifics with the India embassy or consulate.