Hey everyone, just wanted to share a data point for the community. I successfully secured my 5-year multiple entry visa for Japan yesterday!
Here is the breakdown of my application:
Profile: Indie Game Dev, applied via VFS Mumbai.
Documents submitted:
- Income Tax Returns for the last 3 years.
- Bank statements for the last 6 months, specifically highlighting regular income sources.
- A detailed cover letter explaining my intent to attend gaming conventions like TGS over the next few years.
- Flight itinerary (dummy booking, not fully paid).
Timeline:
- Day 0: Submitted documents at VFS.
- Day 2: Application processed at the Consulate.
- Day 4: Passport received with the stamp.
Critical Tip: If you use VFS, I highly recommend the premium courier or just doing self-pickup. My tracking status didn’t update until the passport was literally at my door. Check the logs effectively or you will stress out like I did!
Hope this helps anyone looking to level up their travel plans. Happy to answer questions!