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JAPAN

Visa Type

TOURIST

Processing Time

minimum 7 - 10 working days

Visa Fee

Php 800

Processing Fee (Visa Only)

Php 2,500

NOTICE

  • Php 1,800.00 (Prime Time)
  • Php 3,000.00 (Premium Lounge)
  • If the trip will be shouldered by a family member, a proof of relationship and general requirements, including employment certificate / business documents of the guarantor is required.
  • Additional documents may be required by the embassy without prior notice.
  • Personal appearance is not required (unless the embassy requests it)

VISA PROCESSING

STEP BY STEP

REQUIREMENTS

  1. Original PH Passport (must be signed, must have at least 2 blank visa pages, and must be valid for at least 6 months)
  2. Duly accomplished draft application form (printed on A4-sized paper)
  3. 1 pc passport-sized colored picture (45mm x 35mm; white background, must be taken within the last 6 months)
  4. Original Old Passport with Previous Japan Visa (if applicable)
  5. Original PSA Authenticated Birth Certificate (issued within 1 year)
  6. Original PSA Marriage Certificate (issued within 1 year; for married applicants)
  7. Original Bank Certificate (valid for the last 3 months with a 6-month Average Daily Balance or ADB)
  8. Original Bank Statement (if no ADB; within the last 6 months)
  9. Photocopy of the latest Income Tax Return (Form 2316 with signature of employee and employer; for business ITR, please attach a copy of the receipt form BIR)
  10. Daily Japan Schedule/Itinerary (format downloadable below)
  11. 2pcs Original Authorization Letter (for visa filing and pick-up)

For Employees

  1. Original Employment Certificate (must indicate date hired, position, compensation, office address, and landline numbers, and e-mail address)
  2. Copy of Company ID (if no ID, create an explanation letter as to why)
  3. Copy of PRC/IBP ID (if professional, if applicable)

For Businessmen

  1. Copy of Business Registration (DTI or SEC)
  2. Copy of Business Permit or Mayor’s Permit

For Student/Minors

  1. Copy of School ID
  2. School Certificate
  3. Original Letter of Guarantee signed by the parent or guardian

For Retiree

  1. Copy of Senior Citizen Card or retirement documents
  2. Original Letter of Guarantee if the senior is dependent, signed by spouse, children, or sponsor

Additional Requirements

  1. If the trip is to be shouldered by another person unrelated to the applicant, proof of relationship is required, e.g., pictures together
  2. If the applicant has a used Japanese visa, he/she will be exempted from submitting a birth certificate and/or a marriage contract
  3. If the birth certificate from PSA is unreadable, or if there is no record, submit the below as additional document/s:
    1. Original Certificate of Non-Record, and
    2. Copy of the Birth Certificate from the Local Civil Registry
  4. If the birth certificate is late registered, submit the following as additional documet/s:
    1. Baptismal Certificate
    2. School Record (Form 137) or School Yearbook (if applicable)