REQUIREMENTS
1P.ASSPORT: 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
2A.P PLICATION 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].
3P.H OTO: 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. Write
4ap. plicant'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
D5.r aft of Day-to-day Itinerary/Activity in Japan (Japan Embassy Form)
**Signatures must match with Passport, Application Form, Authorization Letters, Copy of ID**
FOR EMPLOYEES INVITERS REQUIREMENTS
• Original Employment Certification (Please state position, date hired, salary and contact details of HR/Signatory in Company • Invitation Letter (Japan Embassy Form)
letter head); if you are a doctor, lawyer, etc., please provide a copy of your ID. • Itinerary in Japan (Japan Embassy Form)
• Original Bank Certificate: Average Daily Balance (ADB) within the last 6 months must be shown. Issued within 1 month *If ADB • Tokibo-Tohon, Company Brochure, Pamphlet or Details of Company/Organization
in the last 6 months is not indicated, Bank Statement must be submitted to prove transactions within the last 6 months. - If inviter is a listed company on a stock exchange, a photocopy of the latest Quarterly Report (Shiki-Ho) can be alternative.
• Copy of Latest INCOME TAX RETURN (ITR) Form or 2316, with corresponding payment receipt from BIR - If inviter is a person (not company or organization), submit his/her Employment Certificate or Business License.
Must have signature of the Employer and Employee • Proof of Activities in Japan
*If for any reason other than being a retiree, full-time housewife or unemployed, applicant is unable to - Business trip: photocopy or contract, material of transaction or meeting, etc.
submit a COE or ITR a Letter of Explanation about the reason must be submitted. - Attend conference/seminar: pamphlet or material of conference/seminar.
*For Government employees/officials: Travel Order/Dispatch Letter - Training: Acceptance Letter of Trainee and Training Schedule (Training Schedule must include the notes of the necessity of
training in Japan, content, method, place, period, daily schedule, person in-charge and language to be used.
FOR BUSINESS OWNERS IN CASE THAT GUARANTOR IN THE PHILIPPINES WILL SHOULDER ALL/PART OF TRAVEL EXPENSES
• Copy of Business Registrations: Mayor's Permit, DTI (Single proprietor), SEC (For Corporation, must submit front copy of SEC • Original Letter of Guarantee (Japan Embassy Form)
and GIS) • Bank Documents
• Original Bank Certificate: Average Daily Balance (ADB) within the last 6 months must be shown. Issued within 1-3 months *If • Copy of Employment/Business Documents
ADB in the last 6 months is not indicated, Bank Statement must be submitted to prove transactions within the last 6 months. • Copy of Tax Payment Certificate / ITR
Copy of Latest INCOME TAX RETURN (ITR) Form 2316 (Self-employed) / Form 1701. PROOF OF ACTUAL PAYMENT OF TAX
MUST BE SUBMITTED IN ADDITION TO THE BIR TAX PAYMENT CERTIFICATE FORM (Copy) Attach copy of the receipt or
electronic application receipt proof of tax payment.