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Do Japanese citizens need a visa for India?

The answer depends on more than your passport. Below is what changes if you hold a residence permit or another country's visa.

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Answer · 30 October 2026

If you holdAnswerStaySource
Passport only Visa on arrivalVisa issued on arrival. Visa on arrival is available, as well as the e-Visa. to be confirmed Government of India: countries eligible for e-Visa confirmed by an official sourceCheck →
Schengen residence permit Visa on arrivalVisa issued on arrival. Visa on arrival is available, as well as the e-Visa. to be confirmed Government of India: countries eligible for e-Visa confirmed by an official sourceCheck →
Official government site: indianvisaonline.gov.in
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