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Get Approved:
Japan Tourist
Visa Application
Requirements
And Tips For
Filipinos
March 2, 2023 ⁄ by Tin V

When it comes to leisure travel,

Japan is inarguably one of the
best destinations in Asia. From
the ultramodern Tokyo scene to
the pristine countryside living in
its rural regions, Japan has
plenty of immersive
experiences for every kind of
tourist. But before you even get
to step into this beautiful
country, you need to obtain a
Japan visa. To get this, you’ll
have to apply and submit
requirements– so if you’re
ready to travel to Japan, read
below for a guide to securing a
Japan tourist visa for Filipinos.

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1 What’s a Japan tourist visa?
2 Japan Tourist Visa
Requirements for Filipinos
2.1 Additional requirements for
those who have not been
granted or used a Japan Tourist
Visa in the last three (3) years:
2.2 For those who will shoulder
their own expenses, you need
the following:
3 How to apply for a Japan
Tourist Visa
4 Japan Tourist Visa Application
Tips
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What’s a Japan
tourist visa?
A Japan tourist visa is a short-
term visa given to Filipinos who
intend to travel to Japan for
leisure or sightseeing, visit
friends, take short courses, or
attend seminars or conferences.
You can either obtain a single-
entry or multiple-entry visa.
Single-entry visas are usually
for stays of up to 90 days.
Multiple-entry visas let you
enter Japan multiple times for
one to five years, but each stay
shouldn’t exceed 15 or 30 days.

Japan Tourist Visa

Requirements for
Filipinos

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There are different types of

Japanese visas, but this set of
specific requirements caters to
a tourist visa or those who want
to visit Japan for sightseeing or
leisure. Make sure to submit the
complete requirements to
process your visa smoothly.

A valid passport

Your passport should be valid

during your travel period in
Japan and must have your
signature. It should also have at
least two blank pages, and not
be deformed or defaced.

Visa application form with

photo

Accomplish the visa application

form to enter Japan. Make sure
to fill out the application form in
English, and write N/A if the
information isn’t applicable.
Don’t forget to write the
application date which is your
date of document submission
and your signature. Here’s the
downloadable version of the
application form. Note that you
should print this in A4 size.

The photo should be a 4.5 cm x

3.5 cm photo with white
background, taken within six
months. Write your full name
and birth date on the back of
the photo before pasting it on
the application form. Digitally
altered photos won’t be
accepted.

Schedule of Stay or Itinerary in

Japan

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This pertains to your daily

schedule on your visit to Japan.
This allows the embassy to
check your date of arrival, date
of departure, flight number,
airport name, accommodation
details, and tours. You don’t
need to book these ahead, but
your itinerary should most
likely contain your planned
activities already. Just like the
application form, print your
itinerary on an A4 sheet of
paper.

You may download the official

format of the Schedule of Stay
or Itinerary in Japan here.

Here is a sample of an Itinerary

in Japan from an applicant
whose visa application was
approved:

Universal Studios

Japan Ticket + LIBER

HOTEL

Accommodation for 2
Treat yourself to a trip at
Universal Studios Japan in
Osaka and leap into a world
of excitement.

Additional
requirements for
those who have not
been granted or
used a Japan Tourist
Visa in the last three
(3) years:
PSA Birth Certificate

Submit a Birth Certificate

issued by the PSA within one
year. If you don’t have a birth
record, submit a Birth
Certificate issued by your
municipality and a PSA-issued
negative certification of birth.

Marriage certificate (optional)

For those who are married, you

may submit your Marriage
Certificate issued by PSA, also
within one year from your
application date.

There are other requirements

you need to provide if you’re
shouldering your own expenses
or if someone’s sponsoring your
travel.

For those who will

shoulder their own
expenses, you need
the following:
Bank certificate

This should be issued within the

last three months before your
trip. Though no one really
knows the exact sufficient
amount you should have to have
your visa approved, it would be
safer if your bank account can
show that you can pay for all
your expenses on the trip.

Photocopy of ITR (BIR 2316)

Some travelers have said that

they got a Japan visa even
without an ITR, but it’s safer to
submit one. This also allows the
embassy to know that you have
the capability to pay for your
trip.

For those with a guarantor in

the Philippines who will
shoulder the expenses, please
prepare the following:

Guarantee letter

This letter should state your

guarantor’s relationship with
the visa applicant, and the items
which the guarantor will
shoulder. It should also include
details such as the address,
occupation, birth date, and
contact details of the guarantor.
Here’s a sample Guarantee
Letter for your reference.

Proof of relationship with the

guarantor and the applicant

If your guarantor is your

immediate family member, you
may submit a birth certificate as
proof.

Guarantor’s bank certificate

Please provide the original bank

certificate in your application.

Photocopy of ITR (BIR 2316)

How to apply for a

Japan Tourist Visa

via Shutterstock

Once you’ve finally secured all

your travel documents, you can
now submit your visa
application! Follow these steps:

Step 1: Submit your documents

to an accredited travel agency.

The Japanese Embassy doesn’t

accept direct submissions, so
you need to find an accredited
travel agency to process your
documents on your behalf.
Here’s a list for your reference.

Step 2: Pay the necessary fees.

Japan visa is technically free,

but you’ll need to pay the
agency’s handling fee, which
ranges from Php 700 to Php
2,000 per person, depending on
your visa type and desired
travel agency.

Step 3: Wait for your visa!

It’s important to note that even

if you’ve submitted all the
requirements needed, it doesn’t
necessarily guarantee an
approved visa. The best you can
do is submit complete
documents. There are some
cases in which they may contact
you to submit additional
documents, so make sure to
prepare that. The waiting time
for a visa can take up to two
weeks, so make sure to plan
your trip accordingly.

Japan Tourist Visa

Application Tips

via Fotolia

Here are some tips and guides

so you could process your Japan
tourist visa application as
smoothly as possible.

Submit your
documents in A4 size,
and do not staple the
papers altogether.

Only provide the

original documents,
unless otherwise
stated. Note that they
will not return any
original document, so
make sure only to
submit what’s needed.

The Japanese
Embassy accepts
documents within
three months of
issuance. For
documents that have
expired or lapsed
validity, it won’t be
accepted.

Make sure that you

submit complete and
accurate documents.
Forged or falsified
documents won’t be
accepted.

If you have any

questions regarding
your documents, feel
free to inquire with an
accredited travel
agency.

For updated and important

details you need to know about
visiting Japan, you may visit the
official website of the Embassy
of Japan in the Philippines.

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What’s a Japan tourist visa?
Japan Tourist Visa
Requirements for Filipinos
How to apply for a Japan
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