Although there are no guarantees of being approved, you can increase your chances by making sure you submit all their requirements. The good news is Japan Embassy has announced that they are relaxing the visa requirements to Philippine passport holders applying for a tourist visa. This is especially applicable to the following types of applicant:
-a regular employee of the government
-an employee of a private company that is any of the following:
- affiliated to a Japanese company
- listed on the stock exchange
- has constant business transaction with a Japanese company
- employed by any of the top 1000 Philippine corporations
- a regular employee with a travel record in Japan for a business trip
- a regular employee with more than three travel record in Japan for a business trip in the last three years
Here are the requirements to apply for a Japanese visa:
1. Valid Philippine passport. Unfortunately, broken passports will not be accepted. In addition, the passport must be signed and have at least two blank visa pages.
2. Filled up visa application form. Make sure to fill up every space including those that are not applicable with "Not Applicable". Many have been denied a visa just because the application form was filled out incorrectly or with the wrong information.
3. Japan visa photo. Yes, there is a specific type of photo required by Japan Embassy for their visa application. Make sure to mention it to the place where you will have your photo taken.
4. Certificate of Employment that includes your salary, tenure and position in the company. If you are the owner of the company, submit a copy of your business registration from DTI or SEC.
5. If applying for a multiple-entry visa, submit an explanation letter why you should be granted one.
6.Birth certificate from PSA and not NSO.
7. Bank Certificate
8. ITR
Tips to Increase Your Chances of Getting Approved:
- You will also be required to submit your day to day itinerary so make sure to have plan the places you want to visit before applying for a visa.
- You will also need to provide the name of the hotel where you intend to stay so make sure to reserve one via Agoda.com. In this way, you don't need to pay anything yet until a week before your travel. So if in case you get denied, you can cancel your reservation without incurring any penalty.
- Make sure your bank has at least 10,000 pesos for each day you plan to stay in Japan. So if you will stay in Japan for 5 days, you should have 50,000 pesos or more in your account. Take note that this is just our tip and is not required by the Japan embassy.
Accredited Agencies to Apply for Japan Visa:
Pan Pacific Travel Corporation www.panpacifictravel.ph
353 E. T. Yuchengco St., Binondo, Manila
02 243 6666
Friendship Tours and Resorts Corporation www.friendshipmanila.com
3rd Floor., Dusit Thani Manila, Ayala Center, Makati City
02 810 9622 02 893 8180
Attic Tours Phils., Inc www.attictours.asia
Unit 202 Coko Bldg.1,Patio Madrigal Compound, 2550 Roxas Blvd.,Pasay City 1302
02-556-6301 to 6305
Reli Tours and Travel Agency www.relitours.ph
5th Floor, Bridge way, SM MEGAMALL, SM MEGAMALL,EDSA, Mandaluyong City
02-637-5020 02-637-4694 to 96
Rajah Travel Corporation www.rajahtravel.com
3/F 331 Building, 331 Senator Gil Puyat Ave., Makati City
0632-894-0886
Discovery Tour，Inc．http://www.discoveryjt.com/visa/index.html
Unit301G/Floor Sagittarius Building,H.V.Dela Costa Street, Salcedo Village,Makati City.
02-892-2849 02-843-5832 02-843-5083
Universal Holidays Inc www.universalholidays.com
Ground Floor - Receiving 4th Floor- Releasing
Dusit Thani Manila Hotel, Ayala Center,1223 Makati City
02-859-3857 02-859-3858 02-859-3859 02-859-3860 02-618-2359
Frequently Asked Questions:
Can I apply for a Japan visa if I don't have an ITR?
Yes. If you are a regular employee without an ITR, you can submit your company's ITR. If you are a freelancer, you can ask your client to provide a letter proving that you have been providing them services for this period of time.
Can I apply for a Japan visa if I am still a student?
Yes, definitely. All you need to submit is a certificate of enrollment from your school along witht he rest of requirements.
How much "show money" is needed to apply for a Japan visa?
Although this is never mentioned as an requirement, it is important that your bank has enough money to shoulder all the activities and places you will do in your Japan trip. This will be reflected in your itinerary so plan accordingly. Based on our research, one must have at least 10,000 pesos for each day spent in Japan.
How long is the processing time of a Japan visa?
It takes about 7 to 10 days but sometimes less than a week.
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