Japan visa requirements for Malagasys

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Malagasys visiting Japan

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


  • A filled Japanese visa application form.

  • A valid and properly signed national passport with at least one blank page.

  • One 45mm x 45mm passport-sized photo.

  • A document indicating your purpose of visit. 

  • A proof of family ties such as a birth or marriage certificate.

  • A proof of financial stability for the duration of stay in the country.  

  • A proof of confirmed accommodation provision in Japan.

  • A detailed flight itinerary of the trip for the duration of stay.

  • A proof of confirmed repatriation after intended stay in the country. 

  • Documents must be written in either Japanese or English.


Japan Visa for Malagasys

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 10 working days 90 days
Work visa 10 working days 1-4 years

General Requirements for Japan Visa


  • A filled Japanese visa application form.

  • A valid and properly signed national passport with at least one blank page.

  • One 45mm x 45mm passport-sized photo.

  • A document indicating your purpose of visit. 

  • A proof of family ties such as a birth or marriage certificate.

  • A proof of financial stability for the duration of stay in the country.  

  • A proof of confirmed accommodation provision in Japan.

  • A detailed flight itinerary of the trip for the duration of stay.

  • A proof of confirmed repatriation after intended stay in the country. 

  • Documents must be written in either Japanese or English.


Japan Visa Fees


Visa Type

Sub Types

Visa Fees

Tourist visa

3000.00 (JPY)

Work visa

3000.00 (JPY)

Japan Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Madagascar


Location

Address

Madagascar

Villa Chrysanthème III,Ambohijatovo-Analamahitsy, 101 Antananarivo B.P.3863

https://www.mg.emb-japan.go.jp

(+261) - (0)20-22-493-57

Frequently Asked Questions


What is the official language spoken in Japan?

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


What is the official currency used in Japan?

The Japanese Yen is the official currency of Japan. It is the third most traded currency in the foreign exchange market after the United States Dollar and the Euro.


What is the population of Japan?

Japan is regarded as a populous country with a population of about 127 million people and account for about 1.8 per cent of the world's population.


What religion is predominant in Japan?

Shinto and Buddhism are Japan's two major religions. Shinto is as old as the Japanese culture, while Buddhism was imported from the mainland in the 6th century.