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How to get a Japan visa from Malawi
Visa types, fees, processing times and application requirements for Malawian passport holders travelling to Japan.
Visa types & fees
2 visa options for travelling to Japan.
Business visa
Processing time5 business days
Validity90 days
Tourist visa
Processing time5 business days
Validity90 days
Application requirements
Documents Malawian applicants need to provide.
- 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.
Visa type details
Tourist visa
- 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.
Business visa
- 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.
Where to apply
Japan embassy & visa application centers in Malawi.
Lilongwe
AddressHouse # 52, Apt # A2, Road # 28 Gulshan-1 Lilongwe Malawi
Phone(+265) 888 824 129
Email[email protected]
Websitewww.mw.embjapan.gov.jp
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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.
Visa fees and rules change often. Confirm the latest Japan visa
requirements with an official embassy or consulate before booking travel.