Visa/Consular Services

Important Notice

1. Visa application from October 4, 2022 
  The embassy accepts applications for all kind of visas including Temporary Visitor for individual travel, visiting friends and multiple-entry.

2. Validity of multiple-entry visa and APEC Business Travel, etc. 
(1) Suspension of validity of multiple-entry visa and APEC Business Travel Card has been lifted and the both of them are available for entry to Japan from 0:00 am (JST) on October 11, 2022, as long as it is still in the term of validity.
(2) Visa exemption arrangements for nationals of specific countries have been also resumed from 0:00 am (JST) on October 11 (Philippine nationals are not subject to the visa exemption arrangements and required to obtain an appropriate visa.)

3. Advanced procedures for Customs, Immigration and Quarantine
1. All entrants/returnees to Japan with a valid vaccination certificate which proves 3 doses of Emergency Use Listing COVID-19 vaccines accredited by WHO are not required to obtain a negative certificate. Other entrants/returnees need to obtain negative test result for COVID-19 conducted within 72 hours prior to departure. For details, please see this.

2. Please use “Visit Japan Web” for smooth Customs, Immigration and Quarantine procedures when traveling to Japan.
 

How to Apply

If you have any inquiries concerning visa, please call JAPAN VISA HOTLINE (+63-2-8271-2259) or the accredited agency that you use. When you need to ask us directly, please send email to “ryoji@ma.mofa.go.jp”. Your understanding would be highly appreciated.
 

1. Inquiries Concerning Visa 
2. General Information
3. List of Accredited Agencies
4. FAQs on Japan Visa
5. Extension of Re-entry Permit
6. Visa Fee Exemption for Foreigners Visiting Three Tohoku Prefectures

Choose one of visas below suitable for purpose of your travel to check your requirements and then see “IMPORTANT NOTE ON THE DOCUMENT SUBMISSION”.

1. Temporary Visitor (for stay within 90 days at maximum)
(1) Tourism (Individual Travel)
(2) Package Tour arranged by Registered Travel Agency  ("List of Registered Travel Agency")
(3) Business, Conference, Cultural Exchange, etc.
(4) Visiting Relatives (within the third degree)
(5) Visiting Friends or Distant Relatives
(6) Visiting US Military Personnel
(7) Spouse/Child of a Japanese National in the Philippines
(8) Transit 

2. Multiple-Entry Visa for Temporary Visitor
(1) Multiple Entry-Visa for a Frequent Traveler 
(2) Multiple Entry-Visa for Business Purpose and Cultural or Intellectual Figures 

3. Employment, Study or Other Status for Long Term Stay
(1)  Applicant with Certificate of Eligibility 
* For expired Certificate of Eligibility, please see this page.
(2) Diplomat/Official
(3) Housekeeper hired by Diplomat/Official
(4) Medical Stay (including temporary stay)
(5) Nikkei-Jin (Japanese Descendants)        
(6) Filipino Parent travelling to Japan with JFC (Japanese- Filipino Children) *Please consult with the Embassy in advance.
(7) For Permanent Resident who failed to re-enter Japan and lost status of residence due to influence of COVID-19 

1. Basic Documents

• Visa Application Form (Example)
• Invitation Letter (Japanese / English)
• List of Visa Applicants (Japanese / English)
• Itinerary in Japan (Japanese / English)
• Letter of Guarantee (Japanese / English)
• Details of the Company/Organization (Japanese / English)

2. Other Documents

• Request for a Multiple-Entry Visa (Japanese / English)
• Visa Fee Exemption Request
• Application to Extend Re-entry Permit

3. For Nikkei- Jin Visa (Japanese Descendant) 

• Family Tree (PDF / Excel)
• Family Photo Sample

4. Special Requirements related to the Novel Coronavirus 

• Petition (Japanese / English) *For expired "Permanent Resident"
• Declaration (for status of employment eligibility etc.) * For expired COE holders (Employment, Technical Intern Trainee, Student)
• Declaration (for status of residence) * For expired COE holders (Spouse/Child of Japanese National/Permanent Resident, Long-Term Resident)

 

Related Links

• Border measures to prevent the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19)
• Visit Japan Web (to pre-register for airport quarantine, immigration and customs procedures)
• Coronavirus (Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare of Japan)
• Immigration Services Agency of Japan
• Guidebook on Living and Working (For foreign nationals who start living in Japan)
• Introductory Movies on Elementary Schools in Japan (Filipino)
      “Nice to Meet You! Let's Be Friends!”/“Tell me about Elementary School in Japan!”
• Recommendation to purchase private medical insurance (Japan Tourism Agency)
• You must not bring any meat products, vegetables or fruits into Japan (Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries)

     【IMPORTANT】Temporary Change in Consular Services

    1. Japanese Passport Requirements
          Downloadable application form (only available in Japanese)
          Application for Japanese passports of minors
    2. Pagpapatala ng Kapanganakan
    3. Registration of Birth
    4. Marriage between Japanese and Philippine Nationals
    5. Non-acceptance Request 
        Tungkol sa Non-acceptance
    6. Acquisition of Japanese Nationality
    7. Choice of Nationality
    8. Police Clearance
    9. Divorce Certificate
  10. Consular Fees, including those for the issuance of Visa, Passport, and Testimony
  11. The Hague Convention (The Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction)
  12. Embassy Holidays

Manila	:   (02) 8834-7514
E-mail Address	ryoji@ma.mofa.go.jp
Consulate-General in Cebu	:   (032) 231-7321/7322
E-mail Address	cebucoj@ce.mofa.go.jp
Consulate-General in Davao	:   (082) 221-3100/3200
E-mail Address	cojd2@dv.mofa.go.jp