Japan visa requirements for Burkinabes

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Burkinabes visiting Japan

Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to apply for a Japanese Visa.

  • A Burkina Faso passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended arrival date and must have 2 blank pages for visa stamp.
  • Duly completed and signed visa application form.
  • If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form.
  • Passport-size photographs (45 mm x 35 mm) taken in white background.
  • Travel document.
  • Proof of financial support. e.g.bank statements.
  • Proof of accommodation.
  • Copy of return flight ticket.
  • Documentation showing applicant’s ties to home country, e.g. verification from applicant’s employer.
  • A police report showing the traveler does not have a criminal record.
  • Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
  • Copy of travel itinerary.

Japan Visa for Burkinabes

Facts about Japan

Japan is an island nation which features dense cities, imperial palaces, mountainous national parks and a plethora of shrines and temples. Tokyo, which is the capital is a popular destination for skyscrapers, shopping, and pop culture. Other popular tourist sites in the country are Onsen – a hot spring resort which features mineral baths, ski resorts such as Niseko in Hokkaido, Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto and Himeji Castle. Shops in Japan are famous for having the latest fashion trends, kimono gowns, and electronics. Sumo-wrestling, Kabuki theater productions, and karaoke bars are the forms of entertainment which tourists can pass time with. Child tourists in the country look forward to visiting Tokyo Tower which is considered Tokyo Disneyland.
 
The 21 World Heritage Sites make Japan one of the most visited countries in the world. Since 2011, the number of foreigners visiting the country has steadily been on the rise, a total number of 28.69 million foreigners visited Japan in 2017. The Japanese government hopes to receive 40 million foreign tourists every year by 2020.
 
Foreigners should desist from engaging in drug-related crimes as there are sophisticated methods of detecting drugs in Japan. Huge fines and lengthy sentences are handed out to anyone caught in the act.

Types of Japan Visa

Types of Visa Processing Time Duration of Stay
Tourist visa 5 working days 90 days
Work visa 15 work days 3 years
Transit visa 4 - 7 days 24 hours to 3 days

General Requirements for Japan Visa

  • A Burkina Faso passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended arrival date and must have 2 blank pages for visa stamp.
  • Duly completed and signed visa application form.
  • If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form.
  • Passport-size photographs (45 mm x 35 mm) taken in white background.
  • Travel document.
  • Proof of financial support. e.g.bank statements.
  • Proof of accommodation.
  • Copy of return flight ticket.
  • Documentation showing applicant’s ties to home country, e.g. verification from applicant’s employer.
  • A police report showing the traveler does not have a criminal record.
  • Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
  • Copy of travel itinerary.
Japan Tourist visa Japan Work visa Japan Transit visa

Japan Tourist Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • Burkinabés who are traveling to Japan for the sightseeing, exploration or adventurous purpose can apply for the Japan tourist visa.
  • Japan tourist visa is a short term visa. This short term visa allows a visitor to visit Japan for the purpose of sightseeing, attending business meet or conference, participating in short term courses or visiting friends and relatives.
  • The Japan tourist visa is valid for 90 days.
  • If you want to extend your stay in Japan, you can apply for an extension at the nearest immigration office. You will have to pay an additional fee for the visa extension.
  • Travelers are required to declare amounts equivalent to ¥1,000,000 or above are upon entry to the country.
  • Japanese immigration officers may deny you entry if you appear to have no means of  financial support. 
  • Visitors are required to have at least 15,000 yen per day to finance stay in Japan.
  • Use caution in all entertainment and nightlife districts throughout Japan, especially Roppongi, Kabuki-cho, Shibuya, and Ikebukuro. 
  • You are subject to Japanese law while you are in Japan. If you violate Japanese laws, even unknowingly, you may be arrested, imprisoned, or deported. If you are arrested in Japan, even for a minor offense, you may be held in detention without bail for several months or more during the investigation and legal proceedings.
  • Overstaying your visa or working illegally may lead to fines of several thousands of dollars, and in some cases, re-entry bans can be as long as ten years, or indefinitely for drug offenders.
  • Japan has a national health insurance system which is available only to those foreigners with long-term visas for Japan.

Japan Transit Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • The Japan transit visa is issued to Burkinabés who want to proceed to another country through Japan.
  • A detailed flight itinerary issued by the airline company is required.
  • A visa to the next destination must be submitted alongside a valid passport. 
  • Applicants are allowed a stay of 24 hours.
  • If the stay goes beyond 24 hours, they are expected to submit a letter of guarantee from a resident in Japan or proof of sufficient funds to stay in Japan for a short period.
  • Airlines in Japan may deny you boarding for transit if you don’t have the required travel documents for an onward destination in Asia or if your passport does not have six months of validity remaining
  • Applicants are not allowed to tour with this visa. 

Japan Work Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • The Japan work visa is issued to Burkinabés traveling to Japan for employment purposes.
  • Working visas are considered long-term stay visas and cover the kind of work that requires high-level professional knowledge or skills 
  • This visa is valid for 3 years.
  • The work visa eligible for the following people:
    • Engineer, Specialist in Humanities, International Services Engineer- Engineers and Specialists in Humanities must have a university degree in their corresponding fields or 10 years of professional experience. International Services Engineers must have 3 years of professional experience in their field.
    • Intra-company Transferee- This status applies to expats of foreign companies or the subsidiary companies of Japanese firms located overseas who have worked more than one year in the said office in overseas.
    • Skilled Labor- Jobs involving foreign cooking, architecture or civil engineering characteristic to foreign countries, training animals, instructing sports, sommeliers, processing precious stones will fall into this status. It’s mandatory to have at least 3 years of professional experience in the field.
    • Business Manager- Those who are going to start a business or invest in a business in Japan. It also applies to those managing business on behalf of investors.
    • Highly-Skilled Professional- This visa aims to attract workers who are likely to contribute to the Japanese economy.
  • The application for this visa requires the cooperation of the company that will be employing the applicant.
  • The company of employment serves as the sponsor for the applicant. Hence, the company is required to present a letter stating the applicant's intending position and expected salary to be paid.
  • The company is also expected to ensure that the applicant is issued a Certificate of Eligibility (COE) as this is a vital part of the application process. 
  • The COE is issued by the immigration bureau under the jurisdiction of the Japan Ministry of justice. A photocopy of the certificate is to be carried along with the original. 
  • Applicants are required to take their letter of employment and work contract to the embassy for application.
  • For work applicants, a CV containing a proof of previous work experience should be submitted along with the contract letter.
  • Applicants are required to also get a residence and work permit.

Japan Visa Fees

Visa Type

Sub Types

Visa Fees

Tourist visa

3000.00 (JPY)

Work visa

3000.00 (JPY)

Transit visa

700.00 (JPY)

Japan Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Burkina Faso

Location

Address

Ouagadougou

Japanese Embassy in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso Ouagadougou Burkina Faso.

www.bf.embjapan.gov.jp

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(+226) 2537 4206 / 07 / 08 / 10

Frequently Asked Questions

How many times can I enter Japan on a single visa?

You may require a different visa for every 90-day stay in Japan. By Japanese rules, as a tourist, you can stay in the country for up to 180 days per year and 90 days per visit. There is no required period to stay outside of Japan after one visit.

When can I apply for Japan visa after rejection?

After a rejection, you can reapply again within six months in cases where your circumstances have changed significantly.

Should I exchange my local currency before I travel to Japan?

In Japan, it is possible to exchange money at major hotels, but the rates are usually not as good. Depending on where you are traveling from, it might be beneficial to exchange money before arriving.

How much should I bring to Japan?

Assuming you don't always want to use your credit card, you should budget carrying around 5,000 Yen per day for the total number of days you intend to stay.