Japan Visa
Tourist | Business
| Visa Type | Single/Multiple |
| Processing | 7 – 10 Business Days |
| Visa Fee | PHP 1,200.00 |
| Processing Fee | PHP 888.00 |
| Notes Website: | https://www.ph.emb-japan.go.jp/ |
Step by Step Guide
Japan Visa Requirements
General Requirements
- Japan Visa Application Form
- Passport
- Valid 6 months beyond intended stay
- Personal Photo/Picture
- x2
- Passport Size
- White Background
- PSA Birth Certificate
- PSA Marriage Certificate (if applicable)
- Bank Certificate
- Valid for 3 months
- If there is no ADB, Bank Statement (last 3 months) is required.
- Latest Income Tax Return (Copy)
- Authorization Letter
- Japan Itinerary – Daily Schedule
Additional Requirements
Employees
- Certificate of Employment – must include the following:
- Applicant’s Position
- Date Hired
- Compensation
- Office Address
- Landline Numbers
- Email Address
- Approved Leave of Absence
Businessmen
- Business Registration – DTI or SEC (Copy)
- Business Permit or Mayor’s Permit (Copy)
Students/Minors
- School ID (Copy)
- Guarantee Letter signed by Parent/Guardian
Retiree
- Senior Citizen Card / Retirement Documents
- Guarantee Letter (if dependent)
Foreign Nationals
- ACR I-Card (Copy)
If company will shoulder trip
- Guarantee Letter
- Guarantor Valid ID
- Company Bank Certificate
- Company ITR
- Business Documents
- Inviter’s Requirements
- Invitation Letter
- Tokibo-Tohon, Company Brochure, Pamphlet or Details of Company (if listed in Stock Exchange, a photocopy of the latest Quarterly Report (Shiki-Ho), can be an alternative)
- Proof of Activities, material of transaction, meeting, conference, seminar or training.
Additional Requirements
- Proof of Relationship (if sponsored by unrelated person)
- Applicant will be exempted to submit a birth certificate and/or a marriage contract if you already have a used Japan Visa
- If the birth certificate from PSA is unreadable, or no record, submit the below as additional document/s:
- Certificate of Non-Record (Original)
- Birth Certificate from Local Civil Registrar (Copy)
- If the Birth Certificate is late registered, submit the below as additional document/s:
- Baptismal Certificate
- School Record (Form 137) or School Yearbook (if applicable)
Special Notes
- Additional requirements may be required by the embassy without prior notice.
- Personal appearance is not required (unless the Embassy request for it).
- Please submit Original documents, unless specified.
Frequently Asked Questions – FAQs
How can I submit my Visa Application Form and Required Documents?
You may head directly to our office and submit your documents.
Is personal appearance required?
It depends on what Visa you are applying for. Some application does not require personal appearance.
Do I need to submit my passport?
Yes, you will need to submit your SIGNED, ORIGINAL, VALID PASSPORT. Please also submit old passport with VALID Visa.
My passport is missing/damaged/full.
Please contact DFA-OCA.
Do I need to submit original documents?
In most cases, you have to submit original documents, unless indicated that only copy is required.
I am lacking a few additional requirements, will you still accept my documents?
In most cases, we do not accept incomplete requirements. However, if you will still insist that we proceed with your application In spite of the high chance that the embassy will reject/deny this application due to improper/lacking documents, then please request to sign for a waiver so we can proceed.
Do you Guarantee Visa Approval?
Approval or Denial of Visa application is upon the discretion of the Embassy and its consuls.
Can I cancel my visa application, how much refund will I receive?
All visa fees and processing fees are final and non-refundable.
Will you return my documents after application?
Aside from your passport, all documents submitted and accepted by the embassy will not be returned.
How will I receive my passport after visa application?
- If the applicant will receive the passport, please bring valid ID.
- If a representative will receive passport, please bring authorization letter with signature, copy of applicant ID, and representative valid ID.
- You may also opt to receive via courier. The courier/delivery fee is charged to the applicant.