Japan sees drop in foreign tourist arrivals in AprilThe number of foreign tourists coming to Japan fell in April after hitting a record the month prior despite a plunge in Chinese visitors an...
20 May, 2026, 02.15 PM IST
Indians may be roaming closer to home because of a war far awayIndia Tourism Sector and Iran War: Prime Minister Modi's call to curb foreign travel for a year aims to boost domestic tourism, conserve fo...
19 May, 2026, 10.46 AM IST
Japan may approve bill to increase immigration feesJapan's parliament has approved a bill to significantly increase immigration fees for foreign residents and applicants. New charges for res...
30 Apr, 2026, 03.42 PM IST
From Paris to Phuket: The new logic guiding Indian summer travelIndian summer travel plans are shifting. Due to Middle East tensions and rising airfares, long-haul trips to Europe and the US are being re...
21 Apr, 2026, 03.28 PM IST
Mount Fuji to erupt soon? Japan's government issues warning for Tokyo residentsThe Japanese government has released new guidelines for residents in case of a Mount Fuji eruption, advising them to stay home and avoid pa...
26 Mar, 2025, 09.58 AM IST
Japan begins issuing eVisas for Indian tourists; Here's how to apply and use the eVisaJapan introduced eVisas for Indian tourists, offering a 90-day stay for tourism purposes. Applicants can apply through VFS Global, receive ...
02 Apr, 2024, 03.30 PM IST
Indians can easily obtain study and work visa with just a student ID: Japan's ambassador Hiroshi F SuzukiJapanese Ambassador to India, Hiroshi F Suzuki, urges Indian youth to consider studying and working in Japan, citing streamlined visa proce...
27 Feb, 2024, 01.14 PM IST
Japan reopens to tourists with shuttered souvenir shops, hotel staff shortageFrom Tuesday, Japan will reinstate visa-free travel to dozens of countries, ending some of world's strictest border controls to slow the sp...
10 Oct, 2022, 10.06 AM IST
How to apply for a Japan Tourist Visa? Here’s a short guideIf you are planning to visit Japan, here’s what you need to apply for your Tourist Visa.
09 Sep, 2022, 01.55 PM IST
Govt restores valid e-visa to 156 countries; regular visas to all; 10 yrs visa to US, Japan nationalsOfficials also said all currently valid old long duration (10 years) regular tourist visa given to nationals of the US and Japan have been ...
16 Mar, 2022, 03.27 PM IST
Tourism ministry announces new 5 year visa being planned, other relaxations in e visa in the worksFive-year e-visa to cost $80; lower charge for off-season likely
21 Aug, 2019, 07.21 AM IST
Japan to relax visa regime for Indians from January 1The relaxed visa regime will not only have simplification of visa application documents but also expansion of scope of eligible applicants,...
14 Nov, 2017, 06.59 PM IST
e-Tourist visa extended to citizens of 161 countries: GovtAn applicant receives an email authorising him or her to travel to India after it has been approved. The tourist can travel with a print-ou...
14 Dec, 2016, 09.30 PM IST
Over 770 per cent increase in e-Tourist visa arrivalsA total of 21,476 tourists arrived in the country this July on e-Tourist Visa as compared to 2,462 during the same month last year, registe...
14 Aug, 2015, 10.02 PM IST
Tourist arrivals with e-visa jump over 10 times in January-May 2015Only 9,841 tourists used the earlier ‘Visa on Arrival’ scheme during January- May of 2014, according to tourism ministry data.
05 Jun, 2015, 07.54 PM IST
Government’s gift to tourists: E-visa scheme likely to be launched by month-endOnce implemented, ETA will allow foreign travelers to apply for a visa and receive an online confirmation within three to five working days.
22 Oct, 2014, 12.24 PM IST
India issues over 5,000 visas on arrival till MayFilipinos were the largest group of tourists who availed the Visa-on-Arrival scheme to visit India in May this year followed by Japanese.
08 Jun, 2011, 04.33 PM IST