How to get a Japan visa from DR Congo

• The tourist visa is issued to a foreigner for the purpose of sightseeing, relaxation and recreational purposes in Japan.
• Holders of a tourist visa can also visit family relatives or friends in Japan.
• Original DR Congo Passport with 6-month validity beyond stay in Japan.
• Passport should have at least 2 blank pages for visa stamp
• Correctly filled and signed visa application form is required.
• Letter of invitation from the host (family, friend or tour organization) indicating the contact information and the relationship with the applicant is required.
• The letter must indicate the length of stay and intended date of return to DR Congo.
• Applicants are required to submit a copy of the stay permit in DR Congo if they are not citizens of DR Congo.
• Birth certificate and notarized consent note signed by both parents should be submitted by minors.
• Applicants cannot take up employment while in Japan.
• Applicants are not required to overstay the duration of stay in Japan.

• A business visa is issued to foreigners visiting Japan for business purposes such as attending business meetings or conferences, negotiating and signing business contracts with other business partners in Japan.
• Original DR Congo passport valid for 6 months beyond stay in Japan.
• 2 passport photo taken against a white background. The passport photograph must be taken within the last 6 months.
• Confirmed travel itinerary showing travel details, dates of entry and exit from Japan.
• Copies of bank statements from the past 6 months showing that the applicant has sufficient funds for the duration of stay in Japan.
• A letter from the applicant’s employer in DR Congo, with contact details, stating that the business leave has been granted and that the applicant will be returning to the current job.
• If the applicant is self-employed, duration and purpose of travel to Japan.
• Applicants are required to provide a copy of the company’s business license and the tax return is required.
• Copy of confirmed hotel reservations showing proof of accommodation is required.
• A business invitation letter from the sponsoring company in Japan.
• An invitation letter briefly introducing the applicant by indicating employment status/position held in the company by the applicant, the nature of the business to be conducted and the names and addresses of companies to be contacted in Japan.

The most widely spoken language in Japan is Japanese, which is separated into numerous dialects with the Tokyo dialect considered standard Japanese.