Basic Travel Requirements for Ghanaians visiting
Japan
Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to
apply for a Japanese Visa.
- A valid Ghanaian passport
- A duly completed Japan visa form
- Photo ID
- Birth certificate
- Marriage certificate, if applicable
- Daily schedule while in Japan
- Bank statement
- Applicant’s Income Tax Return (Form 2316)
- Copy of return flight ticket
- Copy of travel itinerary
Japan Visa for Ghanaians
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | 6 days | 90 days |
| Student visa | 6 days | 90 days |
| Work visa | 6 days | 90 days |
General Requirements for Japan Visa
- A valid Ghanaian passport
- A duly completed Japan visa form
- Photo ID
- Birth certificate
- Marriage certificate, if applicable
- Daily schedule while in Japan
- Bank statement
- Applicant’s Income Tax Return (Form 2316)
- Copy of return flight ticket
- Copy of travel itinerary
Japan Tourist Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- The tourist visa is issued to people who wish to visit Japan for tourism and vacation.
- Those who wish to visit friends and family members residing in Japan also need the tourist visa.
- To be eligible for a Japan tourist visa, you must have a valid passport.
- Japan tourist visa is a short term visa.
- This short term visa allows a visitor to visit Japan for the purpose of sightseeing, attending business meetings/conference or visiting friends and relatives.
- You can also take up a short-term course while on this visa.
- This visa does not allow a visitor to undertake paid activities while in Japan.
- The bank statement you submit must be issued within the last 3 months.
Japan Tourist Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- The tourist visa is issued to people who wish to visit Japan for tourism and vacation.
- Those who wish to visit friends and family members residing in Japan also need the tourist visa.
- To be eligible for a Japan tourist visa, you must have a valid passport.
- Japan tourist visa is a short term visa.
- This short term visa allows a visitor to visit Japan for the purpose of sightseeing, attending business meetings/conference or visiting friends and relatives.
- You can also take up a short-term course while on this visa.
- This visa does not allow a visitor to undertake paid activities while in Japan.
- The bank statement you submit must be issued within the last 3 months.
Japan Student Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- A non-Japanese citizen intending to study in Japan will need a student visa.
- The Japanese student visa is known as “ryuugaku” visa, which loosely translates to “College student” visa.
- Even those intending to go to high school in Japan will need the ryuugaku visa.
- The visa application must be done at the Japanese embassy or consulate general nearest to where the applicant lives.
- The institution where the student is intending to study may need to submit a letter stating the reason of invitation.
- If the student (ryuugaku) visa is valid for three months or more, the holder will be issued a Residence Card (zairyuu card) at the airport (in the case of Narita, Haneda, Chubu and Kansai airports) or by mail at a later date to the address recorded in your visa application.
- Whether you receive a Residence Card at the airport or get a stamp for later issuance of it in your passport, you must go to the office of the local authority (e.g., ward or city office) for the area you live in Japan within 14 days to register your details.
- A person on a student visa may apply for permission to do part-time work.
- Once granted, permission allows a student to work up to 28 hours per week during study term, and up to 8 hours per day during study vacation periods.
- The work involved must be “above-board,” i.e., have nothing to do with gambling or sex.
Japan Work Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- Non-Japan nationals seeking employment in Japan will need a work visa.
- In recent years, Japan has shown a greater interest in – and willingness to hire – foreign workers.
- Those who have received a job offer and/or employers who wish to engage a foreign worker in Japan must first make an application for a COE.
- Once the COE is completed along with all supporting documentation, the materials are submitted to the Japan Immigration Office for review and evaluation.
- The evaluation period ranges from one to three months, with two months being a typical evaluation period.
- Highly skilled professionals typically receive preferential, expedited evaluations.
- Once the COE is granted and received, the applicant can then take that COE to the Japanese embassy or consulate in their country of citizenship or residence, to have it converted to a work visa.
- Typically, this process only takes a few business days.
- Once visa is in-hand, the employee may commence work in Japan.
Japan Visa Fees
Tourist visa
100.00 (USD)
Student visa
100.00 (USD)
Work visa
100.00 (USD)
Japan Visa Application Centres & Embassies in
Ghana
Accra
Dr. Hideyo Noguchi Street, West Cantonments, P.O. Box 1637 Accra, Ghana
Website: https://www.gh.emb-japan.go.jp
Email: ryoji@ar.mofa.go.jp
Tel: (+233) 30-2765060/1