Japan ends walk-in visa submissions in South India from March 2; online appointments mandatory

Japan ends walk-in visa submissions at VFS Global centres in South India from March 2, 2026. Online appointments now mandatory for Japan tourist, business and student visas in Chennai, Hyderabad, ...

Japan visa update for Indians: Applicants must now schedule appointments in these cities as walk-in system ends

The new process, introduced by VFS Global, aims to streamline submissions, reduce overcrowding at visa centres, and provide a ...

New Japan visa rule from March 2026: What Indian tourists must know before booking

The new Japan visa rule mandates that applicants submitting tourist visa applications at select centres will soon need to ...

Japan visa rule change 2026: Walk-in applications end for these 4 south Indian cities

Indian travelers to Japan from Chennai, Hyderabad, Kochi, and Puducherry must now schedule visa appointments online, ending ...

Planning A Japan Trip? New Appointment Rule Announced For Visa Applications

According to VFS Global, applicants will see available appointment dates only after entering their required details online.

Japan visa: Walk-in option ends from Chennai, Cochin, Hyderabad, Puducherry

Now, Indian visa applicants for Japan across all categories will no longer be able to submit walk-in applications in Chennai, Cochin, Hyderabad and Puducherry from today. “Starting March 2, scheduling ...

Japan to end walk-in visa applications in four Indian cities from March 2

Japan visa applications in Chennai, Hyderabad, Kochi, and Puducherry will soon require appointments. Starting March 2, 2026, the walk-in system ends. Applicants must book slots in advance. This change ...