Basic Travel Requirements for Swazis visiting
Japan
Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to
apply for a Japanese Visa.
- Valid national passport. The passport should be valid for the duration of your stay in the country.
- The passport should have one blank page for the entry stamp.
- One copy of the completed application form which should carry the necessary signatures and stamp.
- One recent passport-size photograph taken with a white background.
- Bank statements
- Valid travel insurance.
- Proof of accommodation.
- Return and an onward ticket.
- Copy of travel itinerary.
Japan Visa for Swazis
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 | 5 working days | 90 days |
| Work visa | 15 working days | 1 year |
| Transit visa | 4-7 days | 24 hours-3 days |
General Requirements for Japan Visa
- Valid national passport. The passport should be valid for the duration of your stay in the country.
- The passport should have one blank page for the entry stamp.
- One copy of the completed application form which should carry the necessary signatures and stamp.
- One recent passport-size photograph taken with a white background.
- Bank statements
- Valid travel insurance.
- Proof of accommodation.
- Return and an onward ticket.
- Copy of travel itinerary.
Japan Tourist Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- 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.
Japan Work Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- 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.
Japan Transit Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- 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.
Japan Visa Fees
Tourist visa
160.00 (USD)
Work visa
190.00 (USD)
Transit visa
70.00 (USD)
Japan Visa Application Centres & Embassies in
Swaziland
Mbabane
There is currently no Embassy of Japan in Swaziland. Applicants are advised to use consulates in neighboring countries.