Japan Ends Walk-Ins for Visas in 4 Indian Cities

February 25, 2026·27 days ago·via Travel and Leisure Asia

Japan ends walk-in visa applications at VFS Global centers in Chennai, Hyderabad, Kochi, and Puducherry starting March 2, 2026, requiring online appointments for all categories including tourist, business, student, and dependent visas. This shift addresses surging Indian tourism to Japan, which hit record highs in 2025, easing overcrowding and long queues at busy Visa Application Centres.

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