Japan Visa Requirements For Filipinos
Quick Information
Minimum 8 - 10 working days
Processing period may be extended beyond 10 working days
Please inform us at least 3 months prior to your departure so we can check availability.
Tourist Visa Fee
Direct Single/Multiple Entry: PHP 2,000 (Approval of Multiple entry is not guaranteed)
Long term stay: Additional 1,150 PHP
A. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Original Passport
Must be signed
Valid for at least 6 months prior to departure
Must contain at least 2 empty pages
Remove the passport case before submitting to our office
2. Photo (35mm x 45mm) Two (2) pieces
Should be studio quality colored photo with white background
Must not be damaged or stained
Facing forward, and non-smiling
3. Passport Biopage (copy)
Must be colored
4. Japan Visa Application Form
Form must be typed written
If the applicant is supported by parents/relative/company, must indicate the details of the guarantor on page 2 of the application form.
If the applicant is minor (under 13 years old), originally signed by both parents/guardians.
Page 2 must be hand signed using blue or black ballpen only
5. Original Old Passport
Only if with previous OECD visas within the last 5 years
6. . Updated PSA Birth Certificate (Original)
Birth Certificate that is issued within one year from the date of application is acceptable.
For Applicant with Late Registration of Birth, must submit an Original Baptismal Certificate and Original School Record Form 137 (Elementary or High School) issued within 3 months and indicate contact number and address if possible.
For Applicant with unreadable PSA Birth Certificate, must submit a copy of Local Birth Certificate issued from the Local Civil Registry.
For Applicant with no record of Birth Certificate in PSA, must submit a copy of birth certificate issued from the local civil registry and a Certificate of No record issued from PSA.
Must submit the PSA Authorization Letter
7. For Non-Filipino Citizen
submit Photocopy of Alien Certificate of Registration (ACR) valid at least 3 months prior to departure.
8. Additional Documents as required for your specific category... See Below.
Employee | Businessman | Student
Senior | With previous JP visa | OFW
B1: FOR EMPLOYEES
8. Certificate of Employment
Must have company details; address, email address, & telephone number.
Must have employee's details; date started, position, and compensation.
Photocopy is Acceptable but we recommend to submit original copy of your COE
9. Photocopy of Identification Card (If applicable)
Company ID
PRC ID
IBP ID
10. Bank Certificate (Original)
Must submit the Personal Bank Certificate with Average daily balance (ADB) for 6 months.
11. Bank Statement (Original)
Applicants who do not have an Average Daily Balance (ADB) for 6 months indicated in their Bank Certificate must submit a six (6) months transaction history for the same account number associated with the submitted Bank Certificate.
12. Income Tax Return ITR 2316 (Photocopy)
Must have complete four (4) signatures; employee and employer.
If No ITR, submit an Original Affidavit of Non-Filing of ITR
13. PSA Marriage Certificate (Photocopy)
If applicable
B2. FOR BUSINESSMEN/ SELF-EMPLOYED
8. Company documents (Photocopy)
DTI (if Sole Proprietor)
SEC and GIS (if Corporation)
9. Mayor's Permit
applicant's who are unable to provide the Mayor's Permit, must submit an explanation letter detailing the reasons for its unavailability.
10. Photocopy of Identification Card (If applicable)
Company ID
PRC ID
IBP ID
11. Bank Certificate (Original)
Must submit the Personal Bank Certificate with Average daily balance (ADB) for 6 months.
12. Bank Statement (Original)
Applicants who do not have an Average Daily Balance (ADB) for 6 months indicated in their Bank Certificate must submit a six (6) months transaction history for the same account number associated with the submitted Bank Certificate.
13. Income Tax Return 1701 (Photocopy)
Must have signature of applicant and received stamp from BIR
Must submit a copy of Service invoice or Email confirmation receipt from Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR).
Must submit all 4 pages.
If No ITR, submit an Original Affidavit of Non-Filing of ITR
14. PSA Marriage Certificate (Photocopy)
If applicable
B3. FOR STUDENT
8. School ID (Photocopy)
9. Certificate of Enrollment (Original)
Letter of guarantee must be originally signed by the guarantor beside their name.
B4. FOR SENIOR
8. Certificate of Employment
Must have company details; address, email address, & telephone number.
Must have employee's details; date started, position, and compensation.
Photocopy is Acceptable but we recommend to submit original copy of your COE
9. Proof of Business (Photocopy)
DTI (if Sole Proprietor)
SEC and GIS (if Corporation)
10. Mayor's/Business Permit
applicant's who are unable to provide the Mayor's Permit, must submit an explanation letter detailing the reasons for its unavailability.
11. Senior ID (Photocopy)
12. Original Bank Certificate (if self support)
Must have Average daily balance (ADB) for 6 months indicated.
13. Original Bank Statement (If self-support)
Applicants who do not have an Average Daily Balance (ADB) for 6 months indicated in their Bank Certificate must submit a six (6) months transaction history for the same account number associated with the submitted Bank Certificate.
14. Updated PSA Marriage Certificate (Original)
Photocopy of Marriage Certificate, if with previous Japan visa.
B5. FOR APPLICANT WITH PREVIOUS JAPAN VISA
8. Proof of Employment
Certificate of Employment
9. Proof of Business (Photocopy)
DTI (if Sole Proprietor)
SEC and GIS (if Corporation)
10. Mayor's/Business Permit
applicant's who are unable to provide the Mayor's Permit, must submit an explanation letter detailing the reasons for its unavailability.
11. Photocopy of Identification Card (If applicable)
Company ID
PRC ID
IBP ID
12. Bank Certificate (Original)
Must submit the Personal Bank Certificate with Average daily balance (ADB) for 6 months.
13. Bank Statement (Original)
Applicants who do not have an Average Daily Balance (ADB) for 6 months indicated in their Bank Certificate must submit a six (6) months transaction history for the same account number associated with the submitted Bank Certificate.
14. Income Tax Return ITR 2316 (Photocopy)
Must have complete four (4) signatures; employee and employer.
If No ITR, submit an Original Affidavit of Non-Filing of ITR
15. Income Tax Return 1701 (Photocopy)
Must have signature of applicant and received stamp from BIR.
Must submit a copy of Service invoice or Email confirmation receipt from Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR).
Must submit all 4 pages
If No ITR, submit an Original Affidavit of Non-Filing of ITR.
16. PSA Marriage Certificate (Photocopy)
If applicable
B6. FOR OFW
8. Certificate if Employment/Contract
Must have company details; address, email address, & telephone number and compensation is needed.
Must have employee's details; date started, position, and compensation.
Photocopy is Acceptable but we recommend to submit original copy of your COE
9. Residence ID (Photocopy)
10. Bank Certificate (Original)
Must submit the Personal Bank Certificate with Average daily balance (ADB) for 6 months.
11. Bank Statement (Original)
Applicants who do not have an Average Daily Balance (ADB)for 6 months indicated in their Bank Certificate must submit a six (6) months transaction history for the same account number associated with the submitted Bank Certificate.
12. Income Tax Return (Photocopy)
If ITR is not available, must submit an original notarized affidavit of No ITR or a letter of explanation addressed to Japan Embassy.
13. Updated PSA Marriage Certificate (Original)
If applicable
Additional Documents (Individual Attachment)