How to get a Japan visa from Swaziland

• Japan tourist visa is a short-term stay visa for the purposes of sightseeing, visiting friends, or attending conferences or courses.
• Any tourist wanting to visit Japan must obtain a tourist visa prior to entering the country.
• Under the single-entry regulation, holders of the japan tourist visa can remain in Japan for up to 30 days, but this tourist visa is valid for a period of up to 90 days.
• Holders of the tourist visa can also visit friends and family while in the country.
• A copy of your round-trip flight reservation stating your full name and the flight information, including entry and exit dates should be provided.
• Applicants are to provide a letter of invitation from your host in Japan stating full contact details and addresses of your host is required.
• Non-Swazi should submit a copy of their resident permit in Swaziland.
• Proof of means of subsistence for your duration of stay in japan by submitting your bank statements, a certificate of income or tax payment issued by a public agency or a certificate of deposit balance.
• Minors should endeavor to submit their birth certificate and notarized consent note signed by both parents during the visa application.
• Japanese immigration officers may deny you entry if you appear to have no visible means of support.
• Visitors are required to have at least 15,000 yen per day to finance stay in Japan.
• Proof of accommodation or hotel reservation is required.
• Proof of paid visa fees should be provided.
• It is important to note that the Japan tourist visa does not allow travelers to engage in paid work while in the country.
• You are expected to exit the country on or before your visa expires. overstaying your visa may lead to fines of several thousands of dollars.
• You are to abide by the rules and regulations while you are in Japan.

• The Japan work visa is eligible for Swazis traveling to Japan for employment purposes.
• Working visas are considered long-term stay visas and cover the kind of work that requires high-level professional knowledge or skills
• The work visa is eligible for the following skilled people:
• Engineer, Specialist in Humanities, International Services Engineer- Engineers and Specialists in Humanities must have a university degree in their corresponding fields or 10 years of professional experience. International Services Engineers must have 3 years of professional experience in their field.
• Intra-company Transferee- This status applies to expats of foreign companies or the subsidiary companies of Japanese firms located overseas who have worked more than one year in the said office in overseas.
• Skilled Labor- Jobs involving foreign cooking, architecture or civil engineering characteristic to foreign countries, training animals, instructing sports, sommeliers, processing precious stones will fall into this status. It’s mandatory to have at least 3 years of professional experience in the field.
• Business Manager- Those who are going to start a business or invest in a business in Japan. It also applies to those managing businesses on behalf of investors.
• Highly-Skilled Professional- This visa aims to attract workers who are likely to contribute to the Japanese economy.
• The application for this visa requires the cooperation of the company that will be employing the applicant.
• The company of employment serves as the sponsor for the applicant.
• The company is required to present a letter stating the applicant's intending position and salary to be paid.
• The company is also expected to ensure that the applicant is issued a Certificate of Eligibility (COE) as this is a vital part of the application process.
• The COE is issued by the immigration bureau under the jurisdiction of the Japan Ministry of justice. A photocopy of the certificate is to be carried along with the original.
• Applicants are required to take their letter of employment and work contract to the embassy for application.
• Applicants are to provide a CV containing a proof of previous work experience along with the contract letter.
• Applicants are required to also get a residence and work permit.
• Proof of the paid visa fees is required.

• Some nationalities need a transit visa to stop over in Japan when going to an onward destination.
• The Japanese transit visa is issued to foreign nationals who intend to travel to a third country through Japan.
• Travelers to Japan for a maximum period of 15 days can apply for a transit visa.
• Confirmed air ticket must be provided.
• You are required to complete a visa application form and sign it.
• A copy of your return ticket to your country of origin or an onward ticket to a third country must be provided.
• Proof of means of subsistence to cover up your days in Japan.
• Proof of paid visa fees is required.

Although an increasing number of establishments have begun to accept credit cards, many places still do not. You will need to carry more cash (in yen, of course) than you're probably accustomed to. Luckily, Japan is extremely safe so the biggest risk is probably losing or misplacing the cash.