How to get a Japan visa from South Africa

• The tourist visa is meant for sightseeing, relaxation and recreation purposes.
• Applicants of this visa are only allowed to stay in the country temporarily.
• At the expiry of this visa type, you are required to leave the country.
• It is a single-entry visa.
• This visa does not allow foreigners to take up work while in the country.
• Enrolling in one of the schools in the country is prohibited.
• With this visa, you can also make casual visit to friends and relatives in Japan.
• If you are visiting either a friend or relative, you are required to possess a letter of invitation from your host in the country.
• In the invitation letter provided by your host, the home address and valid means of identification of your host should be written in details.
• Minors should ensure they provide an unabridged original copy of their birth certificate.
• Travelers are recommended to be vaccinated against hepatitis B, polio and tetanus.
• The visa ceases to be valid after 3 months.

• This visa is for South Africans visiting Japan to meet up with their partners to maintain business relationships in the country.
• You can negotiate and sign business contracts with your partners in the country.
• During your time in the country, you can attend conferences, trade fairs and business summits.
• A letter from your employer in South Africa should be provided. Your position in the company, duration and purpose of your visit should be stated in the letter.
• The company you are meeting up with in the country should provide a letter of invitation. If the company is going to be in charge of your expenses during your stay in the country, it should be stated in the letter.
• Certificate of business registration of the company you are meeting up with in Japan is mandatory.
• You are not allowed to take up work with this visa.
• If you are under the age of 18 years, the original copy of your birth certificate should be provided.
• There is no extension to this visa. You are required to leave the country as soon as your visa expires.
• Travelers are advised to be vaccinated against hepatitis B, polio and tetanus.

• The researcher visa is for anyone entering Japan to undertake research in a company or organization in Japan.
• Holders of the researcher visa are allowed to engage in research activities on the basis of the contract with a public or private organization.
• A certificate of eligibility is required.
• You cannot direct researches in colleges in the country.
• A letter of invitation from the organization you intend to work with in Japan is required.
• Documents like transcript of corporate registration, certificate of payment of corporate tax, balance sheet and annual report of the organization should be provided.
• Copy of any graduation certificate you have should be provided.
• A copy of your curriculum vitae should be provided.
• Applicants should provide a statement explaining the nature of the research to be undertaken in the country.
• You are expected to exit the country at the expiry of your visa.

• Foreigners who apply for this visa type are allowed to engage in activities such as operation, investment and management of international trade.
• Applicants of this visa can also operate and manage businesses while in the country.
• To engage in any of the activities associated with a work visa, you should have a legal qualification.
• You must obtain a certificate of eligibility.
• It is recommended that you are immunized against hepatitis B, polio and tetanus before entering the country.
• Holders of this visa are expected to leave the country at the expiry of the visa.
• Non-South Africans applying for this visa should provide a copy of their South African stay permit.
• This visa does not allow you to study.
• The visa is valid for between 1 – 3 years.

• Applicants of this visa are workers of a particular company in Japan with a branch in South Africa.
• You are allowed to engage in activities that you were doing while you were working in the South African branch of the company.
• Applicants of this visa must have worked for a period of a year in the South African branch of the company before they are granted this visa.
• Proof that the applicant is a worker in the organization is required. This may be in form of pay slips
• The visa is valid for a period of 3 years.
• Immunization against polio, hepatitis B and tetanus is advised.
• Applicants curriculum vitae is required.
• A letter of invitation from the organization in Japan is required. The duration and purpose of your visit in the country should be clearly stated in the letter.
• Receipt of paid visa application fees is required.

• This visa allows you to engage in research activities while in the country.
• You can direct researches in colleges and other educational institutions.
• To apply for this visa, you must obtain a certificate of eligibility.
• Any graduation certificate you may possess should be tendered.
• A copy of your curriculum vitae should be provided.
• The visa is valid for a period of between 1 – 3 years.
• You are advised to be immunized against hepatitis B, polio and tetanus.
• The visa takes 2 working days to be ready.

• Foreigners visiting Japan on an entertainment visa do so with the intention of performing in theatres and musical concerts.
• You can also engage in sport activities and other show businesses.
• All applicants must obtain a certificate of eligibility before applying for this visa.
• The visa ceases to be valid after 1 year.
• You are expected to leave the country at the expiry of your visa.
• Foreigners are advised to be immunized against hepatitis B, polio and tetanus.
• If you are a non-South African applying for this passport, a copy of your South African stay permit is required.
• Minors should ensure they have the original copy of their birth certificate.

• The engineer visa authorizes foreigners to engage in providing engineering services or the other science fields on the basis of a contract with public or private organization in Japan.
• A contract with full details of terms and conditions of employment should be provided.
• The company you are meeting with in Japan should provide a letter of invitation with your details clearly stated in the letter.
• Your curriculum vitae should be provided.
• Graduation certificate is required.
• Ensure that you are immunized against hepatitis B, tetanus and polio before traveling to Japan.
• A copy of your South African stay permit should be provided if you are a non-South African.
• The visa has a validity of 1 year.

Yes, foreigners in Japan can work but they are advised to taking up work in bars.

The single-entry visa is 3,000 yen while the multiple-entry visa is 6,000 yen.

The only fear in Japan is the risk of natural disaster. Asides this, Japan in relatively safe.