Requirements on How to Apply For Japan Visa.
1. Philippine Passport
Broken passport is not accepted.
Passports must be signed and must have at least two (2) blank visa pages.
2. Visa Application Form
Application form should be filled out all items correctly, if item is not applicable, please fill in (N/A). Embassy may not accept application with blank item, no signature or no date in the form; may deny the application that is filled out incorrectly or has wrong information.
Do not use liquid paper as means for erasures. Corrections must be crossed out with a double line only.
3. Photo
Specs: 4.5cm x 4.5cm, with white background.
Photo must be taken within 6 months.
Please write applicant’s name and birth date on back side of photo.
Photo must be pasted on the application form.
4. Birth Certificate ORIGINAL
Must be issued within one (1) year from PSA.
If birth certificate is unreadable or has incomplete information, please also provide birth certificate issued by the Local Civil Registrar.
If birth certificate is “Late Registration”, please submit in addition, a Baptismal Certificate and School Record (Form 137) from high school or elementary and School Yearbook (if possible).
If there is no record in PSA, please submit a “Certificate of Non-Record” from PSA together with a birth certificate from the Local Civil Registrar.
5. Marriage Certificate (if the applicant is married) ORIGINAL
Must be issued within one (1) year from PSA.
If there is no record in PSA, please submit a “Certificate of Non-Record” from PSA together with a marriage certificate from the Local Civil Registrar.
If marriage certificate is unreadable or has incomplete information, please also provide marriage certificate issued by the Local Civil Registrar.
6. Daily Schedule in Japan (TAIZAI YOTEIHYO) ORIGINAL
[If applicant will shoulder part or all of his/her travel expenses]
7. Bank Certificate (PERSONAL) ORIGINAL
Validity of Bank Certificate is three (3) months from the date of issue.
8. Applicant’s Income Tax Return (Form 2316) clear Photocopy (latest)
[If Guarantor who lives in the Philippines will shoulder part or all of the applicant’s travel expenses]
GUARANTOR REQUIREMENTS
9. Guarantee Letter (Embassy form) (Signature/Seal) ORIGINAL
If Guarantee Letter is of personal format, it must be addressed to “To: (Ambassador/Consul-General) of Japan”
10. Proof of relationship between applicant and guarantor (e.g. Birth Certificates etc.) ORIGINAL
11. Bank Certificate (ORIGINAL) and ITR (from 2316) clear photocopy of Guarantor
[If Bank Certificate is under the name of the Company]
12. Please refer to COMPANY INCENTIVE TOUR REQUIREMENTS
