Japan visa requirements for Mauritanians

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Mauritanians visiting Japan

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

  • International passport which has at least two blank and opposed pages for the visa.
  • One copy of the completed visa application form.
  • One passport-sized photograph which must be attached to the visa application form. The photograph should be taken with a white background.
  • Documents showing sufficient means to take care of yourself during your time in Japan.
  • Travel insurance which has sufficient medical coverage. The insurance should be valid for the duration of your stay in the country.
  • Confirmed reserved accommodation in Japan for the duration of your stay.
  • Copy of return flight booking document.

Japan Visa for Mauritanians

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
Business visa within 5 days 90
Tourist visa within 5 days 90
Visitor Visa within 5 days 90

General Requirements for Japan Visa

  • International passport which has at least two blank and opposed pages for the visa.
  • One copy of the completed visa application form.
  • One passport-sized photograph which must be attached to the visa application form. The photograph should be taken with a white background.
  • Documents showing sufficient means to take care of yourself during your time in Japan.
  • Travel insurance which has sufficient medical coverage. The insurance should be valid for the duration of your stay in the country.
  • Confirmed reserved accommodation in Japan for the duration of your stay.
  • Copy of return flight booking document.
Japan Business visa Japan Tourist visa Japan Visitor Visa

Japan Business Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • This visa is issued to foreign businessmen and businesswomen who are traveling to Japan to engage in business activities.
  • This visa is always issued as a short-stay with the validity of 90 days.
  • The processing time is usually within 5 days but this might take longer if the consulate are trying to verify your information if the information supplied by you is invalid.
  • You are required to present a work certificate during the visa application process.
  • This visa is generally issued at 3000 Japan Yen but the charge might be more or less in your embassy in Mauritania. The fee is at the discrete of the consulate.
  • A letter of invitation (SHOHEI RIYUSHO) from your host with motif and which bears the seal of your host should be provided.
  • Previous business contracts and meeting documents between the inviting and the invited companies should be provided.
  • Applicants of this visa are required to present a Program of stay (TAIZAI YOTEI HYO) with coordinates of accommodation.
  • A mission order is requested if the travel expenses will be borne by the invited company.
  • If the travel expenses are to be borne by the host company, one of the following should be provided; Copy of Register of Legal Entities (HOJIN TOKIBO TOHON), Copie de KAISHA SIKIHO, or Présentation de la société (KAISHA DANTAI GAIYO SET SUMEISHO).
  • You are required to submit a Certificate of Eligibility.
  • Foreigners willing to exceed 90 days in Japan should ensure they get a residence card on arrival in Japan.
  • Biometric features of applicants who are aged 16 years and over are required.

Japan Tourist Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • Japan tourist visa is a short term visa with the validity of 90 days.
  • This short term visa allows a visitor to visit Japan for the purpose of sightseeing, attending business meetings or conferences, participating in short term courses or visiting friends and relatives.
  • This visa is always issued as a short-stay with the validity of 90 days.
  • The processing time is usually within 5 days but this might take longer if the consulate are trying to verify your information if the information supplied by you is found invalid.
  • You are required to present a work certificate during the visa application process.
  • This visa is generally issued at 3000 Japan Yen but the charge might be more or less in your embassy in Mauritania. The fee is at the discrete of the consulate.
  • The visa is issued both on Single and Multiple entries.
  • A visitor is allowed to stay in Japan for a maximum of 15 days only under the single entry regulation.
  • This visa does not allow a Mauritanian(visitor) to undertake paid activities while in Japan.
  • People travelling on this visa must have the intention to leave Japan at the end of your authorized stay.

Japan Visitor Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • You can apply for this visa type if you are visiting Japan for sightseeing, tourism, and to visit friends and relatives. 
  • This visa is generally issued at 3000 Japan Yen but the charge might be more or less in your embassy in Mauritania. The fee is at the discrete of the consulate.
  • If you are meeting a family relation in Japan, you are required to provide documents which sufficiently proves the family relationship. The document to be submitted may include a birth certificate, marriage certificate or an extract from the civil status certificate.
  • This visa is usually issued as a short-stay visa with the validity of 90 days.
  • A certified copy of the family register (KOSEKITOHON) is required if your host is your spouse and is also Japanese.
  • All applicants of this visa should make sure they present a letter of invitation (SHOHEI RIYUSHO) with motif and which bears the seal of the host.
  • It is important that details of the program of stay (TAIZAI YOTEI HYO) are provided along with the coordinates of your accommodation.
  • Foreigners who will bear the financial burden of the trip themselves are required to provide their bank account statement and proof of income issued by an official organization.
  • If your trip is being sponsored by your host, the income statement of your host, copy of tax return, and certificate of payment of taxes of your host should be provided.
  • Applicants who are visiting people who are not of Japanese origin should provide a photocopy of both sides of their host’s passport. The pages to be photocopied are the pages with identity information and residence permit.
  • All applicants of the Japanese Visitor Visa who are 16 years of age and above must have their biometric features captured as part of the entry procedures.
  • Foreign nationals with the intention of staying in Japan for more than 90 days are required to obtain a residence card on entry into Japan.

Japan Visa Fees

Visa Type

Sub Types

Visa Fees

Business visa

3000.00 (JPY)

Tourist visa

3000.00 (JPY)

Visitor Visa

3000.00 (JPY)

Japan Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Mauritania

Location

Address

Nouakchott

Japanese Embassy in Nouakchott, Mauritania 45/F Qingdao International Finance Center 59 HongKong Middle Road Nouakchott Mauritania

http://www.mr.embjapan.gov.jp/

(+222) (84722) 6-17-36

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Japan known for?

Japan is well known all over the world for its traditional arts, such as tea ceremonies, calligraphy and flower arrangement.

What currency is used in Japan?

The yen "¥" is the official currency of Japan and It is the third most traded currency in the foreign exchange market after the United States dollar and the euro.

What is the average amount considered for a standard of living in Japan?

In Japan, the average amount considered a standard of living is a disposable income per capita of USD 29,798.00 per annum.

What is the normal processing time for Japanese visa?

The normal processing time for Japan visa is within 5 working days given all the requirements are being met by the applicant.