Japan visa requirements for Malawians

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Malawians visiting Japan

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

  • Signed Malawi passport with at least 6 months' validity after an intended stay in Japan is required. 
  • Passport must have at least 2 blank pages to attach Japan visa stamp.
  • The standard immigration practice is to reject passports with validity shorter than 6 months. In cases like these, the applicant will not be allowed to exit Malawi or enter Japan.
  • Passport must be in good condition. Broken and unreadable passports are not accepted.
  • The application form must be signed and fully completed by the applicant. 
  • Handwritten and computerized filled applications are both accepted.
  • Don’t leave any field blank in the application form.
  • Use a black pen or font. Do not use a pencil or one of those erasable pens to fill the application form.
  • Passport photograph 4.5 cm x 4.5 cm with a white background must be taken within the last 6 months.
  • Daily itinerary in Japan should also be submitted.
  • Invitation Letter from the host must explain the host’s relationship with the applicant and their contact details.
  • Proof of relationship between applicant and host. For example, if the host is a parent, a close relative or an organization in Japan, submit their birth certificate too.
  • Bank Certificate (original) of the Guarantor.
  • Photocopy of the Income Tax Return of the host.

Japan Visa for Malawians

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 business days 90 days
Business visa 5 business days 90 days

General Requirements for Japan Visa

  • Signed Malawi passport with at least 6 months' validity after an intended stay in Japan is required. 
  • Passport must have at least 2 blank pages to attach Japan visa stamp.
  • The standard immigration practice is to reject passports with validity shorter than 6 months. In cases like these, the applicant will not be allowed to exit Malawi or enter Japan.
  • Passport must be in good condition. Broken and unreadable passports are not accepted.
  • The application form must be signed and fully completed by the applicant. 
  • Handwritten and computerized filled applications are both accepted.
  • Don’t leave any field blank in the application form.
  • Use a black pen or font. Do not use a pencil or one of those erasable pens to fill the application form.
  • Passport photograph 4.5 cm x 4.5 cm with a white background must be taken within the last 6 months.
  • Daily itinerary in Japan should also be submitted.
  • Invitation Letter from the host must explain the host’s relationship with the applicant and their contact details.
  • Proof of relationship between applicant and host. For example, if the host is a parent, a close relative or an organization in Japan, submit their birth certificate too.
  • Bank Certificate (original) of the Guarantor.
  • Photocopy of the Income Tax Return of the host.
Japan Tourist visa Japan Business visa

Japan Tourist Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • 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 Malawi 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 Malawi.
  • Applicants are required to submit a copy of the stay permit in Malawi if they are not citizens of Malawi.
  • 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.

Japan Business Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • A business visa is issued to foreigners visiting Japan for business purposes.
  • Original, signed Malawi passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity.
  • 2 passport photos, 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 showing that the applicant has sufficient funds for the duration of stay.
  • A letter of invitation from your employer on business letterhead, with contact details, stating that a leave of absence has been granted and that applicant will be returning to the current job. 
  • If the applicant is self-employed, a copy of the business license and the tax return is required.
  • Copy of confirmed hotel reservations is required.
  • A business invitation letter from the sponsoring company in Japan.
  • The letter should be printed on company letterhead stationery, addressed to the Consulate of Japan, and signed by a senior manager. 
  • The business letter briefly introduces the applicant by specifying 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.

Japan Visa Fees

Visa Type

Sub Types

Visa Fees

Tourist visa

3000.00 (JPY)

Business visa

3000.00 (JPY)

Japan Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Malawi

Location

Address

Lilongwe

House # 52, Apt # A2, Road # 28 Gulshan-1 Lilongwe Malawi

www.mw.embjapan.gov.jp

embmallawi@lw.mofa.gov.jp

(+265) 888 824 129

Frequently Asked Questions

What vaccination is required for Japanese visa?

Vaccinations against measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis vaccine, varicella (chickenpox) vaccine, polio vaccine, and your yearly flu shot are required for the Japanese visa.

Can I drink the tap water in Japan?

The national water infrastructure is reliable and purification facilities are well-maintained, so the tap water is good quality and easy on the stomach. Alongside places such as Finland and Germany, Japan is one of only fifteen or so countries in the world with clean water

What is Japan known for?

Japan is known worldwide for its traditional arts, including tea ceremonies, calligraphy and flower arranging. The country has a legacy of distinctive gardens, sculpture, and poetry. Japan is home to more than a dozen UNESCO World Heritage sites and is the birthplace of sushi, one of its most famous.