JAPAN (TOURIST) https://www.ph.emb-japan.go.jp/files/100508281.pdf

REQUIREMENTS

1. PASSPORT: Original and valid with original signature – including old passport with previous visa to Japan (if any) Must be 6months valid and have at least 2 blank pages. Please remove any passport covers

- COLORED and SCANNED COPY of FULL PASSPORT BIOPAGE

2. APPLICATION FORM: Computerized, accomplished and originally signed (A4 size paper) Should be filled out all items correctly. If item is not applicable, please fill in [N/A].

3. PHOTO: 2 pcs. colored passport size (45mm x 35mm), with white background, taken within the last 3 months. Avoid wearing white colored top/shirt. No eyeglasses. Eyebrows and ears must be visible. No jewelries. Teeth should not be visible.

4. Write applicant's name and birthday on back side of the photo. (Photographs that do not meet the standards or have been digitally processed or modified are not acceptable)

ORIGINAL PSA Birth Certificate and Marriage Certificate (For Female married applicants) Issued within 1 year. Exempted if applicant has old/used Japan Visa and must not have a guarantor

- Attach PSA Receipt if available, especially for PSA issued from April 2025 onwards.

- If unreadable, submit Birth/Marriage certificate issued by Local Civil Registrar (LCR).

- If Birth Certificate is “LATE REGISTRATION,” submit Baptismal Certificate and School Record (Form 137).

- If there is no record of Birth/Marriage in PSA, submit Birth Certificate issued by LCR and PSA "Certificate of No Record"

5. Itinerary in Japan (Japan Embassy Form)

6. Original Letters of Authorization for Representatives (Agency Forms)

7. Copy of Valid ID with Original Signature aside from passport

8. Japan Visa Notice/Waiver (Agency Forms)

9. Multiple Visa – Subject for approval; Fill out the Multiple Visa Request Form (Pay additional P500.00 upon submission)

**Signatures must match with Passport, Application Form, Authorization Letters, Copy of ID**

FOR EMPLOYEES FOR STUDENTS/MINOR/CHILD

• Original Employment Certification (Please state position, date hired, salary and contact details of HR/Signatory in Company • 2 Copies of School ID

letter head); if you are a doctor, lawyer, etc., please provide a copy of your ID. • Certificate of Enrollment in School or School Certification

• Original Bank Certificate: Average Daily Balance (ADB) within the last 6 months must be shown. Issued within 1-3 months *If • Notarized Affidavit of Support and Consent if not travelling with either or both parents

ADB in the last 6 months is not indicated, Bank Statement must be submitted to prove transactions within the last 6 months.

FOR RETIREE / SENIOR CITIZEN

• Copy of Latest INCOME TAX RETURN (ITR) Form or 2316, with corresponding payment receipt from BIR; must have the

• Copy of Senior Citizen ID or Retirement Documents (if any)

signatures of the Employer and Employee

*If for any reason other than being a retiree, full-time housewife or unemployed, applicant is unable to

submit a COE or ITR a Letter of Explanation about the reason must be submitted.

FOR OFW

• Copy of Certificate of employment/contract, Residence ID (If any), Re-entry permit (If any)

A letter of explanation must be submitted if ITR is not available.

FOR BUSINESS OWNERS FOR FOREIGN NATIONALS

• Copy of Business Registrations: Mayor's Permit, DTI (Single proprietor), SEC (For Corporation, must submit front copy of SEC Applicable documents plus a Copy of ACR-I Card

and GIS)

• Original Bank Certificate: Average Daily Balance (ADB) within the last 6 months must be shown. Issued within 1-3 months *If

ADB in the last 6 months is not indicated, Bank Statement must be submitted to prove transactions within the last 6 months. IN CASE THAT GUARANTOR IN THE PHILIPPINES WILL SHOULDER ALL/PART OF TRAVEL EXPENSES

Copy of Latest INCOME TAX RETURN (ITR) Form 2316 (Self-employed) / Form 1701. PROOF OF ACTUAL PAYMENT OF TAX • Original Letter of Guarantee (Japan Embassy Form)

MUST BE SUBMITTED IN ADDITION TO THE BIR TAX PAYMENT CERTIFICATE FORM (Copy) Attach copy of the receipt or • Original Affidavit of Support (Notarized)

electronic application receipt proof of tax payment. • Proof of relationship between applicant and guarantor (e.g. Birth Certificates or Photos)

• Bank Documents

• Copy of Employment/Business Documents

• Copy of Tax Payment Certificate / ITR