Moving to Japan from India: Complete Guide for Indian Expats (2025)
What you'll learn in this guide Which visa types are available for Indian nationals moving to Japan Japan’s booming IT sector and why Indian engineers are in high demand Salary expectations for Indian IT professionals in Japan (2025 numbers) INR to JPY money transfers — how to avoid bank markups Indian community, food, and cultural support networks in Japan Complete first 30 days checklist for Indians arriving in Japan Quick Answer Indian nationals need a work visa (no Working Holiday Visa available for India-Japan). The most common route is an employer-sponsored Engineer/Humanities visa for IT and engineering roles. Japan has significant demand for Indian IT professionals, and salaries typically range ¥400,000–900,000/month for experienced engineers. ...