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Temporary Visitor's Visa

 

Visas for temporary visitors (business and tourism) - single entry

  • Visa applications will only be accepted by the visa section if completed application forms, together with the required attachments, are submitted
  • Once visa applications are officially accepted, visas will be issued in five working days.

Required documents for all visa applications

  • One application form completed in full and one photograph 45mm x 45mm with white background (not a printed copy)
  • Full flight schedule from travel agent

Additional requirements

 

Business visa

  • Fee: MK9,700.00
  • Original letter from applicant’s company in Malawi. stating nature of visit, name and addresses of companies applicant will visit in Japan
  • Original letter stating company will bear all costs for visit
  • Invitation letter from company in Japan applicant intends to visit
Tourist visa
  • Fee: MK9,700.00
  • Daily schedule of places where applicant will visit in Japan
  • Names and addresses of hotels with copy of booking vouchers
  • Original bank letter stating applicant has sufficient funds for visit
  • Copy of invitation letter, should the applicant be invited by a friend/family

Reciprocal visa exemption

 

If your home country has a reciprocal visa exemption arrangement with Japan, then it is possible to enter Japan without first obtaining a visa for the following purposes:
sightseeing, recreation, amateur sports, visiting relatives, short -term study, inspection tour, participation in unpaid lectures or meetings, attending a conference, business contact or other similar activities,

 

General

  • Please note: no temporary passports are accepted
  • In cases where a double or multiple entry visa is required, please contact the visa officer well in advance
  • Non Malawi passport holders are requested to contact the Embassy for details concerning additional requirements.
  • Details concerning specific visas, eg., working visa, student, cultural, etc, should direct their inquiries to the Embassy
  • Additional information may be required.

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