How to get a Japan visa from Gabon

• Filled out and signed Japan tourist visa application form.
• Original, signed Nigeria passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity.
• 2 Include a passport-style photo, with a white background, taken within the last 6 months.
• Copy of round trip tickets or confirmed itinerary.
• Copies of bank statements from the past 6 months.
• If staying with friends or family, a letter of invitation from the host in Japan, notarised by the appropriate city hall in Japan can be used instead of the hotel reservation.
• Copy of tourist voucher issued by tourist company or hotel in Japan approved by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
• Copy of confirmed hotel reservations serving as proof of accommodation in Japan.
• Letter of invitation from friends or family stating the purpose of travel and duration of stay in Japan.
• The letter must also state the relationship with the applicant.
• Applicants of tourist visa should not, for any reason, take up paid work in Japan.

• Completely filled and signed Japan business visa application form.
• Original Gabon passport valid for at least 6 months after the intended stay in Japan.
• 2 Include a passport-style photo, with a white background, taken within the last 6 months.
• Copy of round trip tickets or confirmed itinerary showing details of activities to be carried out in Japan.
• Copies of bank statements from the past 6 months showing that the applicant has enough funds for the whole duration of stay in Japan.
• A letter from the applicant’s employer (on business letterhead, with contact details), stating that a leave of absence has been granted and that the applicant will be returning to the current job.
• If the applicant is self-employed, a copy of the business license and tax return is required.
• Copy of confirmed hotel reservations as proof of accommodation in Japan.
• A business invitation letter from the company in Japan is required. The letter should be printed on company letterhead stationery and signed by a senior manager.
• The business letter must briefly introduce the applicant (please specify employment status/position held in the company by applicant), state the nature of the business to be conducted (ie. business meetings, contract negotiations, etc.) and the names and addresses of companies to be contacted in Japan.

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