Tourism, Sightseeing & Leisure Travel
Planning to visit Japan for vacation, sightseeing, shopping, seasonal tours, family travel, or cultural exploration? Below are the complete documentary requirements for Filipino travelers applying for a Japan Tourist Visa.
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🏯 Tourism & Sightseeing
Visit Japan for leisure travel, sightseeing, cultural experiences, shopping, seasonal attractions, and unforgettable vacations.
✈️ Holiday & Family Travel
Explore Japan’s famous destinations, cherry blossoms, theme parks, historical landmarks, and family-friendly attractions.
📋 Basic Requirements
Passport
- Original passport with original signature
- Must be valid for at least 6 months
- Must have at least 2 blank pages
- Include old passport with previous Japan visa (if any)
- Submit colored scanned copy of passport biopage
- Remove passport covers before submission
Application Form
- Computerized and completely accomplished
- Must be originally signed
- Printed on A4 paper
- Use N/A for non-applicable items
- All information must be accurate and complete
Photographs
- 2 pcs colored passport-size photos
- 45mm x 35mm
- White background
- Taken within the last 3 months
- No eyeglasses
- No jewelry
- Eyebrows and ears visible
- Teeth should not be visible
- Write name and birthdate at the back
PSA Documents
- Original PSA Birth Certificate
- PSA Marriage Certificate for married female applicants
- Issued within 1 year
- Attach PSA Receipt if available
- Highly recommended for PSA documents issued from April 2025 onwards
Itinerary in Japan
Accomplished Schedule of Stay using the official Japan Embassy format.
Valid ID
Copy of valid government-issued ID with original signature aside from passport.
Agency Forms
- Japan Visa Notice / Waiver
- Original Letter of Authorization
- Representative Authorization Forms
Multiple Entry Visa
Subject to Embassy approval.
📑 Special PSA Cases
- If PSA documents are unreadable, submit Birth/Marriage Certificate issued by the Local Civil Registrar (LCR).
- If Birth Certificate is marked as Late Registration, submit Baptismal Certificate and School Record (Form 137).
- If there is no PSA record, submit Birth/Marriage Certificate from LCR together with PSA Certificate of No Record.
🏢 Additional Requirements for Business Owners
- 📄 Business Registration Documents
Submit copies of the applicable business registration documents:- Mayor’s Permit
- DTI Registration (for Sole Proprietorship)
- SEC Registration (for Corporation)
- Latest GIS (General Information Sheet) for Corporations
- 🏦 Original Bank Certificate
Submit an original Bank Certificate issued within the last 1–3 months.- Average Daily Balance (ADB) for the last 6 months must be reflected.
- If the ADB is not indicated, a Bank Statement covering the last 6 months must also be submitted.
- The Bank Statement should clearly show account transactions and financial activity.
- 📑 Latest Income Tax Return (ITR)
Provide the latest applicable Income Tax Return:- Form 1701 (Self-Employed Individuals)
- Copy of the latest filed Income Tax Return
- Copy of the BIR Tax Payment Certificate
- 💳 Proof of Actual Tax Payment
Proof of actual tax payment must be submitted in addition to the Income Tax Return and BIR Tax Payment Certificate.- Official BIR Payment Receipt
- Electronic Filing and Payment System (eFPS) Receipt
- Online Banking Tax Payment Confirmation
- Electronic Application Receipt
- Tax Payment Acknowledgment
- 📊 Additional Embassy Assessment
The Embassy of Japan may request additional business or financial documents to verify:- Business Operations
- Source of Income
- Financial Capability
- Tax Compliance
- Travel Purpose
💰 If Guarantor in the Philippines Will Shoulder Travel Expenses
- Original Letter of Guarantee (Japan Embassy Form)
- Original Affidavit of Support (Notarized)
- Proof of Relationship between applicant and guarantor
- Birth Certificates
- Marriage Certificates
- Family Photos (if applicable)
- Bank Documents
- Employment Documents
- Business Documents (if applicable)
- Latest Income Tax Return (ITR)
- Tax Payment Certificate
📌 Financial Assessment
- Bank Certificate should be recently issued
- Financial capacity must be consistent with travel plans
- Supporting documents may be requested by the Embassy
- Source of funds must be verifiable
- Additional financial evidence may be required
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