Japan visa requirements for Malagasys

Malagasy travelling for leisure, vacation or recreation purposes can do so on the Japanese tourist visa.

Applicants can visit friends and relatives with the Japanese tourist visa.

If you are visiting either a friend or relative, you are required to possess a letter of invitation from your host in the country.

A completed and signed visa application form should be submitted.

Applicants' international passport with a minimum validity of 6 months from the proposed date of travel.

This visa has a validity of 90 days.

If the applicant is employed, a letter of application should be submitted stating their awareness of their leave should be submitted.

Proof of financial sufficiency that covers the applicant's duration of stay should be submitted.

Applicants travel itinerary should be submitted.

A travel health insurance that covers the applicant's duration of stay should be submitted.

A proof that shows that the applicant has the willingness to return to Madagascar at the expiration of their visa should be provided.

Proof of payment of visa application fee should be submitted.

The application form should be filled with a black pen. 

Applicants are advised to have at least $5000 or its equivalent in their country's currency.

Applicants are not allowed to take up paid employment on this visa.

Applicants are expected to exit Japan before the expiration of their visa.

The Japanese work visa is issued to Malagasy travelling to Japan for employment purposes.

Applicants should ensure that they have been offered a job before initiating this process.

Applicants should be in possession of a valid passport with a minimum validity of 6 months from the proposed date of travel.

Applicant's visa application form that has been duly completed should be submitted.

Certificates and proof of previous work experience that qualifies the applicant for the job should be submitted.

Japanese work visas are always issued as a long term visa with a validity of 1-4 years.

Applicants letter of employment from the Japanese company should be submitted.

A letter from the employing company in Japan addressed to the embassy stating the job description of the applicant should be submitted.

 A proof that shows that there was no Japanese willing and qualified to take up the job as at the time of employment.

Proof of business registration in japan should be submitted.

Proof that the applicant will not be paid below the Japanese minimum wage should be submitted.

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.

Applicants are required to also get a residency and work permit.

Proof of payment of visa application fee should be submitted