How to get a Japan visa from Senegal

• 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 Senegalese 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.
• The processing time to get a tourist visa is within 5 business days.
• Tourist visa requires a maximum stay of 90 days.
• 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 Senegal.
• Applicants are required to submit a copy of the stay permit in Senegal if they are not citizens of Senegal.
• 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.

• The business visa is granted to foreigners visiting Japan to attend business meetings, negotiate and sign contracts or other business purposes.
• Senegal passport must be valid for at least six months following the date of arrival to Japan.
• Passport should have at least two blank pages for Japan visa entry stamp.
• Japan application form that is signed and correctly filled by the applicant.
• The signature on the visa application form and passport copy should match.
• The Japan business visa has a validity of 90 days.
• Applicants are to provide proof of travel insurance with an equivalent of $30,000 for the duration of stay.
• Receipt showing proof that the visa application has been paid.
• Applicants are required to provide the certificate of vaccination against yellow fever.
• Letter of invitation from the inviting company/organization stating the address of the host company, duration, and purpose of the applicant's visit to Japan company.
• The letter must also indicate who will be financially responsible for the applicant and the type of business to be conducted in Japan.
• Letter from the applicant’s employer from the company in Senegal explaining applicant’s job position held in Senegal, and duration of the business leave.
• Self-employed applicants should submit a copy of business certificates and registration. A copy of income tax return should also be submitted.
• Proof of previous business transactions with the company, if available, is required.

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