Japan
Visa Type: tourist
Consul Processing Time (after submission): at least 7 working days
Visa Fee: free
Assistance Fee: Single Entry: ₱999 Multiple Entry (for renewal of used tourist visa): ₱1,499
*Please submit your application no more than 3 months before your planned travel date.
*Visa and processing fees may change without prior notice due to currency volatility.
Easy Steps to Apply:
Start with the application draft form under "Links and Files".
After sending us the draft form, we will send a Service Request for payment.
Once payment is verified, we will start finalizing your application.
Requirements:
Passport (with signature on the 3rd page, emergency contact person on the last page, at least 6 months valid).
Visa Application Form
Facial Photo with white background (4.5×3.5 cm)
Avoid the following:
smiling
makeup
white shirt
jewelry
*If there is a used Japanese visa on your passport, the following (4) and (5) are unnecessary.
Birth Certificate (issued by PSA within 1 year)
If (4) is unreadable, submit a Birth certificate issued by the Local Civil Registrar.
If (4) is “LATE REGISTRATION”, submit Original Baptismal Certificate issued within 3 months and School Record (Form 137 with date of issuance).
If there is no record of birth in PSA or unreadable, submit Birth Certificate issued by Local Civil Registrar and Negative Certificate issued by PSA.
Marriage Certificate (issued by PSA within 1 year. For the married only.)
If (5) is unreadable, submit a Marriage certificate issued by the Local Civil Registrar.
If there is no record of marriage in PSA or unreadable, submit Marriage Certificate issued by the Local Civil Registrar and Negative Certificate issued by PSA.
Day-to-Day Itinerary in Japan (provided by Travel Right)
Applicant’s Bank Certificate addressed to the Japanese Embassy (average daily balance within the last six months must be shown)
Must be dated 1 month at most before the submission * If the Average Daily Balance (ADB) in the past six months is not indicated, a bank statement must be submitted to prove transactions within the last six months.
Applicant’s Tax Payment Certificate
Form 2316, must have signature of the Employer and Employee, and must have complete 4 signatures
It must be under the applicant's name.
For business owners, proof of actual payment of tax must be submitted in addition to the BIR Tax Payment Certificate Form (copy acceptable)
if (8) is under a corporate name, provide SEC and GIS and By Laws
Applicant’s Employment Certificate (must indicate period of employment, salary, and position)
Must be dated 1 month at most before the submission
For business owners, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) “Certificate of Business Name Registration” Mayor’s Permit from the City Hall must be submitted.
For retired applicant, submit senior citizen ID, retirement documents (pension, insurances, source of income)
If for any reason besides being a retiree, full-time housewife or unemployed, the applicant is unable to submit (8) and (9) above, a letter of explanation about the reason must be submitted.
For students, a copy of School ID or Certificate of Enrollment in School must be submitted.
Authorization Letter (2 pieces)
Authorization Letter-PSA
Japan Visa Cancellation Form (For applicant who still has valid Japanese visa)
*In case that guarantor in the Philippines will shoulder part/all travel expense, check Numbers 13-17
Letter of Guarantee
Proof of relationship between applicant and guarantor(e.g., Birth Certificates, Certificate of Employment, Letter of Explanation)
Bank Certificate (See (7))
Photocopy of Income Tax Return (See (8))
Employment or Business documents (See (9))
Alien Certificate of Registration Identity Card (ACR I-Card) (For foreigner applicants)
Use A4 size paper as much as possible.
For any documents missing, please provide an explanation letter. The embassy may request additional documents after submission.
Links and Files
Forms and Documents: