JAPAN

JAPAN, Embassy Of.
Address: 2627 Roxas Boulevard, 1300 Pasay City
Tel. No.: (632) 551‐5710
Fax: (632) 551‐5780 / 551‐5781 / 5517590
Website: http://www.ph.emb‐japan.go.jp
Ambassador: H.E. TOSHINAO URABE
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary
Visa application through Accredited Agencies
As the result of an overall review of visa application procedures, it is decided that all visa applications
except cases indicated un 2 below must be made at the Consulate‐General of Japan at Manila through
the agencies accredited by the Consulate‐General, effective 30th July, 2007. From the date onward, the
Consulate‐General of Japan at Manila as well as the consular office in Cebu and Davao, will no longer
accept direct visa applications by applicants, except cases indicated in 2 below. (However, there may be
cases where applicants will be requested to appear in person for an interview to the designated
consulate or consular offices.)
1. Application filed through accredited agencies
Effective 30th of July, 2007, visa applications at the Consulate‐General of Japan at Manila must
be made through agencies accredited by the Consulate‐General. All applications through these
accredited agencies will be accepted at the Consulate‐General of Japan at Manila.
2. Exceptions for application through accredited agencies
Direct applications may be accepted at the Consulate‐ General at Manila, Consular Offices in
Cebu and Davao for the following specific cases:
 Diplomatic or Official visas
 Visas for invitees by the Japanese government organization/ institution, independent
administrative agencies of Japan
 Visas for invitees of Japan local governments or national/ municipal educational
institutions of Japan to participate in educational/cultural exchange programs and youth
exchange programs
 Visas for scholarship awardees sponsored by the government of Japan
 Visas for commercial purpose of employees of joint venture company or a branch office
of a Japanese enterprise listed in the Japanese Stocks Exchange or a member of the
Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Philippines.
 For cases requiring humanitarian consideration such as serious illness of relative in
Japan. (This include cases wherein the applicant has custody of the biological child of a
Japanese national and the purpose is to raise that child in Japan by himself / herself.)
Note: The existing registered agencies of the Consulate Office in Manila for entertainer visas and
Nikkeijin applications will retain their accreditation. For Nikkeijin (Japanese descendants born before the
end of World War II) who have a Certificate of Eligibility, the Consulate‐General at Manila, Consular
Offices in Cebu and Davao will continue to accept applications filed directly by these applicants.
3. APPLICATION PROCEDURE
(1) Applications filed through accredited agencies
Applications will be accepted from 8:40 to 9:40 a.m. weekdays except for Wednesdays.
After accepting the application, a receipt stating the verification date will be issued to the
accredited agencies.
If the examination of an application is not completed by the verification date, the additional
required documents or reasons for the delay in processing will be noted in the receipt. If you
wish to know the status of your application, please inquire with the accredited agency.
(2) Applications not filed through accredited agencies
For cases indicated in 1 (1) to (4) above, the application procedures are as follows.
 Consulate‐General at Manila
Applications will be accepted from 8:40 am to 11:00am. weekdays except
for Wednesdays.
A receipt stating the verification date will be issued foraccepted applications.
 Consular Offices in Cebu and Davao
Applications are accepted weekdays from 8:40 am to 12:30 pm. After an application is
accepted, applicant will be contacted by telephone, etc. on when to report at the
consular offices.
TOURIST / VISIT FRIENDS or DISTANT RELATIVES
 Purpose of going to Japan is on package tour/ exhibition/ visit friends/distant relatives (cousins or
further relatives)
REQUIREMENTS
All documents must be original unless otherwise stated.
1. Philippine Passport
 Broken lamination of the photo part is not accepted.
 Must have signature and at least two (2) blank pages.)
2. Visa Application Form
 Also available at the entrance of Embassy or through accredited agency
3. Photo
 4.5cm x 4.5cm, white background
 Photo must be pasted on the application form.
4. Birth Certificate of Applicant
5. Marriage Contract (if the applicant is married)
 (4 & 5 Must be from NSO Main Office / Serbilis Outlet Center (Nationwide) issued within one (1)
year.) In case of non‐record, you must submit certificate of non‐record together with the one
from Local Civil Registrar.
EXEMPTION OF BIRTH CERTIFICATES AND MARRIAGE CONTRACT
If the applicant has his/her passport (old or valid) with a used Japanese Visa
6. Daily Schedule in Japan (TAIZAI NITTEIHYO)
7. (if visiting friend) Documents or photos etc. to prove relationship
8. Invitation Letter from Guarantor
 (Must have handwritten signature) (not applicable if package tour)
9. Bank Certificate
10. Income Tax Return (Form 2316) original and photocopy
 [9 and 10 are only applicable if he/her or his/her supporter has deposit in bank or income tax
return]
Exemption of 9, 10
If the applicant is eligible for Multiple Entry
11. Residence Certificate (JUMINHYO)
 [11. Is only applicable if Guarantor is a Japanese]
12. Foreign Registration Certificate from City Hall
 [12. Is only applicable if Guarantor is not a Japanese.]
<< If Guarantor in Japan Shoulders Any Part of Travel/ Living Expenses>>
1‐A. Guarantee Letter (MIMOTO HOSHOSHO)
 Format available at the Embassy Website, entrance of the Embassy or accredited agency
1‐B. Income Certificate (from City Hall) (SHOTOKU SHOMEISHO) from City Hall, Tax return certificate
(NOUZEISHOMEISHO: Form2) from tax office, KAKUTEISHINKOKUSHO HIKAE or Bank Certificate (YOKIN
ZANDAKA SHOMEISHO)
 “Gensen‐Choshu‐Hyo” is not accepted.
Please Note: It is applicant’s responsibility to ensure that he/she meet the requirements for the grant of
a visa. Submission of any supporting documents not listed above is encouraged (e.g. applicant’s
economic or social ties with the Philippines, urgent reasons for visit: medical certificate, wedding
invitation).
Submission of requirements does not guarantee issuance of visa.
Validity of Documents is three (3) months from the date of issue (unless otherwise stated).
Additional Documents
If Birth Certificate from NSO is unreadable, or if there is no record in NSO, (in addition to “Certificate of
Non‐Record” from NSO Headquarter)
SUBMIT: Birth certificate from Local Civil Registrar
If Birth Certificate (NSO) is “Late Registration”
 Baptismal Certificate
 School Record (Form 137)
 School Year Book (if applicable)
Please indicate complete address and land line (telephone, if applicable) of the church in the baptismal
certificate, and of the school in school record. Other additional documents may be requested where
necessary.
FILING APPLICATION
It is advisable to lodge application well ahead of desired date of departure, through accredited agencies,
(Please see our website for the list of Agents, or get one from FAX service by Ministry of Foreign Affairs
in Tokyo, or get one from visa gate of the Embassy.)
 The applicants may be required to appear in person for interview etc.
Notice
Applicants are given three (3) months to submit additional requirements.
Otherwise application will be terminated. Documents submitted for application will not be returned.
Applicants can get information from accredited agencies when his/her application is pending. When visa
is granted, Visa FEE is gratis for this category. (Philippine passport holder) When visa is not granted, the
reasons of denial will not be disclosed. Applicants may apply again after six (6) month with same
purpose, unless there are emergency / humanitarian reasons, or application for different purpose.
FOR INQUIRIES
MANILA
ENGLISH/TAGALOG
(02) 834‐7514
3:00pm – 4:00pm
JAPANESE
(632) 834‐7508
11:30am – 12:30pm
4:30pm – 5:30pm
CEBU
(632) 231‐7321 / 7322
DAVAO
(632) 221‐3100 / 3200
Website: http://www.ph.emb‐japan.go.jp/visiting/index.html
MULTIPLE‐ENTRY
ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS
Please read carefully and bring the proof that you are eligible
I. A company executive Or manager, or a company employee who has
been working full‐time for at least one ( 1 ) year in any of the following
(including IT engineer) :
1. A Public (Government) Enterprise
2. A private enterprise which is listed on the stock exchange (either
PSE or foreign Stock Exchange)
3. A Private enterprise which is based in Japan, or has office in Japan,
and also a member of Japanese Chamber Of Commerce And
Industry In the Philippines
4. A joint venture company, a subsidiary company or a branch office
of a Japanese enterprise which is listed on the Japanese Stock Exchange
5. A private enterprise with constant business transactions with a
Japanese enterprise listed on the Japanese Stock Exchange
6. Among the Top “1,000 Philippine corporations in terms of gross revenue”
II. An artist (Fine Art, Literary Art, Music, Stage Play, Dance), or a specialist
in the humanities (Literature, Law, Economics), or a scientist (Technology,
Medicine etc), who is internationally well known or has relevant
accomplishments
III. An amateur sports player, nationally well known or has relevant
accomplishments
IV. A full‐time professor, assistant professor or lecturer of a university or a college
V. An executive or director of a national or public research institution or a museum
VI. A Senator, Congressman, Governor / Vice‐Governor of a Province, City
Mayor, Bishop of the Roman Catholic Church, Medical Doctor, Lawyer
or Certified Public Accountant
(If a multiple entry visa is granted, it is valid for five (5) years for “I.” and
one (1) year for “II” to “VI.” above.)
REQUIREMENTS
All documents must be original unless otherwise stated.
1. Philippine Passport (Broken lamination of the photo part is not
accepted. Must have signature and at least two (2) blank pages.)
2. Visa Application Form (Available at the Embassy Website or at the
entrance of the Embassy)
3. Photo (4.5 cm x 4.5cm, white background). Must be pasted on the
application form.
4. Employment Certificate (it must include Date of Recruitment and
Present Position)
Owner of a company should submit a copy of “Certificate of Business
Name Registration” issued by Department of Trade and Industry or
Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission
5. Social Security Card Copy
6. Any Supporting Documents which proves that the applicant /
applicant’s company or institution is eligible to this category.
7. (For Applicants Applicable “II” to “VI” above) An Explanation Letter with
reasons for requesting Multiple‐Entry Visa, or an Invitation Letter from
a Japanese Counterpart including above reasons.
Please note: It is applicant’s responsibility to ensure that he/she meet the
requirements for the grant of a visa. Submission of any supporting
documents not listed above is encouraged (e.g applicant’s economic or
social ties with the Philippines).
Submission of requirements does not guarantee issuance of visa.
Validity of Documents is three (3) month from the date of issue (unless otherwise stated.)
Application Procedure
Application Procedure is the same as applying “Commercial Visa or “Attend Conference”
VISIT RELATIVES
Purpose of going to Japan is to visit relatives (parents, sisters,/brothers, or aunts/uncles,
nieces/nephews) Spouse of a Japanese who wants to live together with husband should have Certificate
of Eligibility.
REQUIREMENTS
All documents must be original unless otherwise stated.
1. Philippine Passport
 (Broken lamination of the photo part is not accepted.
 Must have signature and at least two (2) blank pages.)
2. Visa Application Form (Available at the Embassy Website or at the entrance of the Embassy or
through accredited agency)
3. Photo
 (4.5cm x 4.5cm, white background)
 Photo must be pasted on the application form
4. Birth Certificates to prove relationship (*see below)
5. Marriage Contract (if the applicant is married)
4 and 5 must be from NSO Main Office / Serbilis Outlet Center (Nationwide) issued within one
(1) year In case of non‐record, you must submit certificate of non‐record together with the one
from the Local Civil Registrar.
6. Invitation Letter Guarantor in Japan
 (Must have handwritten signature)
7. Family Registration (Koseki Tohon)
8. Residence Certificate
 (7, 8 is only applicable if Guarantor is a Japanese.)
 Note: 7 and 8 must be issued with three months
9. Foreign Registration Certificate from City Hall, Passport Copy (all pages) or copy of Foreign
Registration Certificate (9, is only applicable if Relative in Japan is not Japanese.) [If applicant
Shoulder All the Expenses]
Note: for cases wherein the guarantor is the relative in Japan, the foreign registration certificate
from city hall (issued within three months)
1‐A. Bank Certificate or Bank Book Copy
1‐B. Income Tax Return (Form 2316) original and photocopy
EXEMPTON OF [1‐A., 1‐B.]
• If the applicant is eligible for Multiple Entry.
[If Guarantor in Japan Shoulder Any Part of Travel / Living Expenses]
2‐A. Guarantee Letter ‐ (MIMOTO HOSHOYO)
(Format available at the Embassy Website or at the entrance of Embassy.)
2‐B. Income Certificate (SHOTOKU SHOMEISHO) from City Hall, Tax return certificate
(NOUZEISHOMEISHO: form 2) from tax office, KAKUTEISHINKOKUSHO HIKAE or Bank Certificate (YOKIN
ZANDAKA SHOMEISHO).
EXEMPTION OF [2‐B]
• If the applicant is a parent of Guarantor in Japan
• If the applicant is a child ( must be 19 years old and below ) of Guarantor in Japan
Please note: It is applicant’s responsibility to ensure that he/she meet the requirements for the grant of
a visa. Submission of any supporting documents not listed above is encouraged ( e.g. applicant’s
economic or social ties with the Philippines, urgent reasons for visit: medical certificate, wedding
invitation).
Submission of requirements does not guarantee issuance of visa.
Validity of Documents is three (3) month from the date of issue (unless otherwise stated).
ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS
If Birth Certificate from NSO is unreadable, or If there is no record in NSO,
( In addition to “Certificate of Non‐Record” from NSO Headquarter )
• BIRTH CERTIFICATE FROM LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRAR
If Birth Certificate (NSO) is “Late Registration”
• BAPTISMAL CERTIFICATE
• SCHOOL RECORD ( Form 137 )
• SCHOOL YEAR BOOK ( If applicable )
Please indicate complete address and land line (telephone, If applicable) of the church in the baptismal
certificate, and of the school in school record.
How to “Prove Relationship”
(4. Birth Certificate)
(Applicant ‐ Pinoy in Japan) Birth Certificates to be sumitted
Parent / Child Applicant + Filipino in Japan
Brother / Sister Applicant + Filipino in Japan
Aunt, Uncle ‐ Niece, Nephew Applicant + Parent of Filipino in Japan + Filipino in Japan
Niece, Nephew ‐ Aunt, Uncle Applicant + Parent of Filipino in Japan + Filipino in Japan
FILING APPLICATION
It is advisable to lodge application well ahead of desired date of departure,
through accredited agencies, (Please see our website for the list of Agents,
or get one from visa gate of the Embassy.) If applicants wish to file application
directly to the Embassy, application is accepted according to the Ticket
Number, which is issued at the Entrance of Embassy 8:40am to 9:40am on
Weekdays Except for Wednesdays.
Personal Representative
Those who are 60 years old and above, 15 years old and below, can be
represented by relatives. (Must have documents to prove the relationship.)
Those who are 60 years or above, and belong to an organization, can be
represented by a staff from the organization with authorization letter and
company/organization ID of the representative.
If applying by group, one applicant can be a representative to appear on
behalf of others.
Verification
If application was filed through accredited agent, applicants need not to
come to the Embassy unless so instructed. If it was filed directly to the
Embassy, applicant (or one of the applicants of a group) is requested to
come back to Embassy to verify the application on the “verification” day
(indicated on the receipt) or later between 10:00am to 11:00am on any
working day.
Additional documents may be requested where necessary. Applicants
are given three (3) months to submit additional requirements. Otherwise
application will be terminated.
Passport Release (Documents submitted for application will not be returned.)
When Visa is granted: Visa fee is gratis for this category. (Philippine passport holder)
When Visa is not granted: The reasons of denial will not be disclosed.
Applicants may apply again after six (6) months with the same purpose,
unless there are emergency/humanitarian reasons, or application for different purpose.
SPOUSE OR FAMILY OF JAPANESE (temporary visit)
• Spouse (Family) of a Japanese (Japanese who live in the Philippines
with a long term visa status) who visit Japan Temporarily
This requirement list is also applicable for Spouse or Family of a Japanese
who registers “Zairyu Todoke” to the Embassy of Japan in the Philippines.
If the Japanese spouse is living in Japan, this requirement list is not
applicable In that case, please prepare documents listed on “Visit Relatives.”
Spouse of a Japanese who wants to live together with husband in Japan
should have Certificate of Eligibility.
REQUIREMENTS
All documents must be original unless otherwise stated.
1. Philippine Passport (Broken lamination of the photo part is not
accepted. Must have signature and at least two (2) blank pages.)
2. Visa Application Form (Available at the Embassy Website or at the
entrance of the Embassy)
3. Photo (4.5cm x 4.5cm, white background). Must be pasted on the
application form
4. Birth Certificate of Applicant and Marriage Contract (Must be from
NSO Main Office / Serbilis Outlet Center (Nationwide) issued within
one (1) year. In case of non‐record, you must submit certificate of nonrecord
together with the one from the Local Civil Registrar.)
Exemption of Birth Certificates
• If the applicant has his/her passport (old or valid) with a used Japanese Visa
ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS
If birth Certificate from NSO is unreadable, or If there is no record in NSO, in
addition to “Certificate of Non‐Record” from NSO Headquarter,
• BIRTH CERTIFICATE FROM LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRAR
If Birth Certificate (NSO) is “Late Registration”
• BAPTISMAL CERTIFICATE
• SCHOOL RECORD ( Form 137 )
• SCHOOL YEAR BOOK ( If applicable )
Please indicate complete address and land line (telephone, If applicable)
of the church in the baptismal certificate, and of the school in school record.
5. Written Explanation Letter of Reasons to go to Japan (Must have handwritten signature)
6. Family Registration (Koseki Tohon) (Only issued within three (3) months can be accepted.)
7. Spouse’s Passport Copy (All Pages)
Please note: It is applicant’s responsibility to ensure that he/she meet the
requirements for the grant of a visa. Submission of any supporting
documents not listed above is encouraged ( e.g. applicant’s economic or
social ties with the Philippines, urgent reasons for visit: medical certificate,
wedding invitation).
Validity of Documents is three (3) months from the date of issue (unless
otherwise stated).
In this category, you may be eligible for multiple entry if you can show with
public documents that you have been married more than 1 year.
FILING APPLICATION
It is advisable to lodge application well ahead of desired date of departure,
through accredited agencies, (Please see our website for the list of Agents,
or get one from visa gate of the Embassy.) If applicants wish to file application
directly to the Embassy, application is accepted according to the Ticket
Number, which is issued at the Entrance of Embassy 2:30pm to 3:30pm on
Weekdays Except for Wednesdays.
Personal Representative
Those who are 60 years old and above, 15 years old and below, can be
represented by relatives. (Must have documents to prove the relationship.)
Those who are 60 years or above, and belong to an organization, can
be represented by a staff from the organization with authorization
letter and company/organization ID of the representative.
If applying by group, one applicant can be a representative to appear on behalf of others
Verification
If application was filed through accredited agent, applicants need not to
come to the Embassy unless so instructed. If it was filed directly to the
Embassy, applicant (or one of the applicants of a group) is requested to
come back to Embassy to verify the application on the “verification” day
(indicated on the receipt) or later between 10:00am to 11:00am on any working day.
Additional documents may be requested where necessary. Applicants
are given three (3) months to submit additional requirements. Otherwise
application will be terminated.
Passport Release (Documents submitted for application will not be returned.)
When Visa is granted: Visa fee is gratis for this category. (Philippine passport
holder) Multiple Entry may be granted if the Embassy considers appropriate.
When Visa is not granted: The reasons of denial will not be disclosed.
Applicants may apply again after six (6) months with the same purpose,
unless there are emergency/humanitarian reasons, or application for different
purpose.
SPOUSE OF JAPANESE, PERMANENT / LONG TERM RESIDENT
• Spouse with Certificate of Eligibility
For the Japanese spouse need to go to Japan for urgent reasons (without
Certificate of Eligibility), please prepare documents listed on “Visit Relatives.”
REQUIREMENTS
All documents must be original unless otherwise stated.
1. Philippine Passport (Broken lamination of the photo part is not
accepted. Must have signature and at least two (2) blank pages.)
2. Visa Application Form (Available at the Embassy Website or at the
entrance of the Embassy)
3. Photo (4.5cm x 4.5cm, white background). Must be pasted on the
application form.
4. Certificate of Eligibility
5. Copy of Certificate of Eligibility
6. Birth Certificate of the Applicant (Must be from NSO Main Office /
Serbilis Outlet Center (Nationwide) issued within one (1) year. In case
of non‐record, you must submit certificate of non‐record together
with the from the Local Civil Registrar.)
Exemption of Birth Certificates ‐ If the applicant has his/her passport (old or
valid) with a used Japanese Visa
ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS
If birth Certificate from NSO is unreadable, or If there is no record in NSO,
together with “Certificate of Non‐Record” from NSO Headquarter,
• BIRTH CERTIFICATE FROM LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRAR
If Birth Certificate (NSO) is “Late Registration”
• BAPTISMAL CERTIFICATE
• SCHOOL RECORD ( Form 137 )
• SCHOOL YEAR BOOK ( If applicable )
Please indicate complete address and land line (telephone, If applicable)
of the church in the baptismal certificate, and of the school in school record.
7. Marriage Contract (Must be from NSO Main Office issued within one (1) year)
(In case of non‐record, you must submit certificate of non‐marriage together
with the one from Local Civil Registrar.)
Submission of requirements does not guarantee issuance of visa.
Validity of Documents is three (3) month from the date of issue (unless otherwise stated.)
FILING APPLICATION
It is advisable to lodge application well ahead of desired date of departure,
through accredited agencies, (Please see our website for the list of Agents,
or get one from visa gate of the Embassy.) If applicants wish to file application
directly to the Embassy, application is accepted according to the Ticket
Number, which is issued at the Entrance of Embassy 2:30pm to 3:30pm on
Weekdays Except for Wednesdays.
Personal Representative
Those who are 60 years old and above, 15 years old and below, can be
represented by relatives. (Must have documents to prove the relationship.)
Those who are 60 years or above, and belong to an organization, can be
represented by a staff from the organization with authorization letter and
company/organization ID of the representative.
If applying by group, one applicant can be a representative to appear on
behalf of others
Verification
If application was filed through accredited agent, applicants need not to
come to the Embassy unless so instructed. If it was filed directly to the
Embassy, applicant (or one of the applicants of a group) is requested to
come back to Embassy to verify the application on the “verification” day
(indicated on the receipt) or later between 10:00am to 11:00am on any
working day.
Additional documents may be requested where necessary. Applicants
are given three (3) months to submit additional requirements. Otherwise
application will be terminated.
Passport Release (Documents submitted for application will not be
returned.)
When Visa is granted: Visa Fee is Php1,350.00. (Philippine passport holder)
Please prepare exact amount upon issuance of visa.
When Visa is not granted: The reasons of denial will not be disclosed.
Applicants may apply again after six (6) month with the same purpose,
unless there are emergency/humanitarian reasons, or application for different purpose.

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