Which visa do Indian visitors need for CPHI Japan 2027 Tokyo?
Indian professionals travelling to attend generally need a business visa for Japan, applied for through the Japanese Embassy or Consulate or an accredited travel agency in India. A confirmed registration and an invitation or reason-for-visit letter from a Japanese partner or the organiser support the application.
CPHI Japan 2027 Tokyo at a glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Event | CPHI Japan 2027 Tokyo |
| Dates | 21–23 April 2027 |
| Venue | Tokyo Big Sight, Japan |
| Focus | Pharma (Ingredients & services) |
| Entry | Trade only |
| Visa for Indian passport holders | Japan Short-Term Business Visa |
| Official website | cphi.com/japan |
Why Indian businesses should attend
Meet Japanese pharma buyers, trading houses and licensing partners face-to-face, present ingredients and services, and progress the relationship-led conversations that Japanese market entry requires.
CPHI Japan also gives Indian pharma businesses a direct read on Japanese demand — quality expectations, regulatory pathways and the role of trading houses in the supply chain.
What visitors can explore
- Active ingredients (APIs): Generic and specialty active pharmaceutical ingredients and intermediates.
- Finished dosage & contract manufacturing: CDMO and CMO services for finished formulations.
- Excipients & formulation: Excipients, delivery systems and formulation technology.
- Machinery, packaging & analytical: Processing and packaging machinery, testing and regulatory services.
Product groups reflect the show’s published profile and can change between editions. Check the official website for the confirmed hall plan and exhibitor directory.
Japan Short-Term Business Visa for CPHI Japan 2027
Japan requires Indian passport holders to obtain a visa before entry. Business visitors attending a trade fair generally apply for a short-term Temporary Visitor visa for business through the Japan Visa Application Centre or the Embassy / Consulate of Japan in India. Japan also operates an eVISA for eligible short-term visitors in some countries — check whether it is available for your application.
Commonly required documents
- Passport valid for the period of stay, with blank pages
- Visa application form and a recent photograph
- Expo registration or invitation confirmation
- Schedule of stay / itinerary in Japan
- Invitation letter or reason-for-stay from a Japanese host or the organiser, where available
- Indian employer’s covering letter
- Proof of funds and employment
Important
An invitation letter and expo registration support an application but do not guarantee approval, and processing times are not fixed. The final decision rests with the Japanese authorities.
How to register
- Register online. Register as a trade visitor on the official CPHI Japan website with your professional and company details, and save your confirmation or e-badge.
- Request a letter for your visa file. Where the organiser offers a visa-support or invitation-letter service for registered visitors, request it early and keep it with your application documents.
- Carry business identification. Bring your passport, registration confirmation, an employer covering letter and business cards to the venue.
Read the full CPHI Japan 2027 Tokyo guide
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About this article
Event details in this guide are drawn from the official CPHI Japan website and other publicly available sources and were last checked on 8 September 2026. Dates, venue and visa rules can change — always confirm on the official website before booking travel. Official source: cphi.com/japan.