• Passport (has to have 6 months validity at the time of application. For foreign nationals,
  re-entry permit may be necessary)
• 1 Passport-size Photograph (3.5 x 4.5 cm)
• Duly Completed Application Form （download Form）
• Visa Fee: For Japanese citizen: 4,000 yen (single entry); 8,000 yen (multiple entry/STR) (For citizens of other countries, see Visa Fees List )

* Travellers are advised to take anti-malarial drugs.

• Letter of Invitation from a Nigerian company stating clearly the purpose and the acceptance of financial and/or full immigration responsibilities;
• Letter of Recommendation from a Japanese company explaining the purpose of trip to Nigeria;
• Flight reservation and itinerary.

• A duly signed letter of invitation from the Nigerian guarantor indicating the relationship with the applicant and the acceptance of financial and/or full immigration responsibilities;
• Photocopy of the Nigerian guarantor’s valid passport (where applicable);
• Where the applicant is the guarantor’s spouse, a certified copy of Marriage Acceptance (Konin Todoke Juri Shomei) from the city government office must be attached, while for the guarantor’s child, a certified copy of Family Register (Kosei Tohon) or Birth Certificate (Shusei Todoke Juri Shomei);
• Copy of the return ticket or proof of flight reservation.

• Letter in English explaining reason for visit and place(s) of interest applicant wants to visit in Nigeria;
• Copy of the return ticket or proof of flight reservation.

• Visa to country of final destination;
• Copy of the return ticket or proof of flight reservation including onward connection.

* Visa fees in respect of applications for Double-Entry Transit Visa will be same as Multiple-Entry Visa.

• Certified copies of valid expatriate quota;
• Letter of Offer of Appointment by the registered company;
• Letter of Acceptance of Appointment by applicant.
• Certified copies of valid temporary work permit issued by the Nigerian Immigration (for application for Temporary Work Permit).

• Note Verbale issued by the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs stating the purpose and duration of stay.