Japan Ends Walk-Ins for Visas in 4 South India Cities
February 23, 2026·9 days ago·via VisaHQ
From March 2, 2026, Japan phases out walk-in visa submissions at VFS Global centers in Chennai, Cochin, Hyderabad, and Puducherry, requiring all applicants-tourist, business, student, or dependent-to book online time slots first. This shift aims to even out daily crowds, slashing those notorious three-hour midday waits and easing security strains amid a 28% surge in Indian travelers to Japan last year.
