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Resident proof documents like Aadhar card/ voter card/ driving license / rent agreement in Jharkhand, Bihar, Odisha, and West Bengal in applicant’s name.  \n□ Application form duly filled and signed. Signatures must match as per passport.  \n□ Original passport and photocopy.  \n□ Photographs (The photograph should be of size 45mmx35mm, color with white background and printed on good quality paper with 70% face zooming and not older than 6months) .  \n□ Covering letter.  \n□ N.O.C / leave approval from the company.  \n□ Company incorporation certificate (for businessperson) .  \n□ Work from home letter or remote work (if working location is out of – West Bengal, Jharkhand, Bihar Odisha) .  \n□ Study from home/distance study (if study location is out of – West Bengal, Jharkhand, Bihar & Odisha) .  \n□ Personal ITR for 3 years (if not able to provide then explanation letter) .  \n□ Personal 6 months Bank statement /deposit balance certificate with original stamp and sign.  \n□ Fixed deposit/mutual funds/investment proof (if any) .  \n□ Complete Hotel reservation, booking only-not confirmed.  \n□ Day to day itinerary / travel itinerary/ schedule of stay (format uploaded on the website) .  \n□ Itinerary with the flight/ship number and date of arrival and departure to and from Japan.  \nNote:  \n1. Authorization letter required for Visa Application Submission and Counter collection is required if any agent/relative /representative submit the visa application.  \n2. Can apply 89 days prior from the travel date, Minimum processing time is 5 working days, and maximum days depends on The Consulate.  \n3. If Applicant is travelling to third country before and after travelling to Japan need to submit third country’s visa copy.  \n4. The applicant may be required to submit additional documents which are deemed necessary for the examination of The Consulate General of Japan, Kolkata.  \n5. Hiding proper reason of travel can be cause of visa rejection.  \nRemarks    \nApplication submitted by………………………………………………  \nSignature………………………………………………... VFS staff name………………………………  \nAgency name (if any)………………………………...  \nPhone number   \nBusiness/conference/training/sports/ cultural exchange Applications  \n□ All passports issued from Jharkhand, Bihar, Odisha, and West Bengal can be submitted at our Kolkata VFS center  \n□ If any passport issued out of Jharkhand, Bihar, Odisha, and West Bengal and has resident proof may be submitted at our Kolkata VFS center. Resident proof documents like Aadhar card/ voter card/ driving license / rent agreement in Jharkhand, Bihar, Odisha, and West Bengal in applicant’s name.  \n□ Application form duly filled and signed. Signature must match as per passport  \n□ Original passport and one photocopy (front and back)  \n□ Photographs (The photograph should be of size 45mmx35mm, color with white background and printed on good quality paper with 70% face zooming and not older than 6months)  \n□ Reference letter from the Indian company with original company stamp and signature  \n□ Work from home letter or remote work (if working location is out of – West Bengal, Jharkhand, Bihar & Odisha) .  \n□ Study from home/distance study (if study location is out of – West Bengal, Jharkhand, Bihar & Odisha)  \n□ List of applicants (for multiple applicants)  \n□ Invitation letter  \n□ Letter of guarantee  \n□ Day to day itinerary / travel itinerary/ schedule of stay (format uploaded on the website)  \n□ Complete Hotel reservation, booking only-not confirmed  \n□ Itinerary with the flight/ship number and date of arrival and departure to and from Japan.  \n□ Indian company incorporation certificate if Indian company is taking care of the expenses (funds sanction letter required for govt organization)  \n□ Japanese ","cbCaihnvFlPiZcs5","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaihnvFlPiZcs5","pdf",201510,"English","# Tourist visa\n## Required documents\n## Notes and remarks\n# Business/conference/training/sports/cultural exchange applications\n## Required documents\n## Notes and remarks\n# Visit family/friends\n## Required documents","[{\"question\":\"What passports and resident proof are accepted for submission at Kolkata VFS?\",\"answer\":\"Passports issued from Jharkhand, Bihar, Odisha, and West Bengal can be submitted at Kolkata VFS. 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