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Before you have an experience of a lifetime in your Japan trip, you just need to take care of the most important thing first, your Japan Tourist Visa! Below is a guide on how you can apply for your Japan Tourist Visa as well as fulfilling requirements for travelers to Japan.

How to Apply for Japan Tourist Visa

Below is a step-by-step guide on how to apply for a Japanese Tourist Visa.

Note: The Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) cannot facilitate Visa applications nor can we answer Visa-related inquiries.

 

For Visa-related inquiries, kindly contact the Japanese Embassy in the Philippines.
https://www.ph.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/00_000035.html

 

 

 

Step 1

Prepare the following documents

 

  • Passport (holder’s signature required)
  • Visa Application form (one 4.5cm x 3.5 cm facial photo must be attached)
  • Birth Certificate (issued by PSA within one year)
  • Marriage Certificate (issued by PSA within one year, for married applicants only)
  • Itinerary in Japan

 

Note: If there is a used Japanese Visa on your passport, birth certificate and marriage certificate are unnecessary.

 

If applicant will shoulder part/all travel expenses:

 

  • Bank certificate
  • Photocopy of Income Tax Return (BIR Form 2316)

 

If a guarantor will shoulder part/all travel expenses:

 

  • Guarantee letter
  • Proof of relationship between applicant and guarantor (e.g. birth certificates)
  • Bank Certificate
  • Photocopy of Income Tax Return (BIR Form 2316)

 


 

Step 2

Fill out the Application Form

You can get the application form from The Embassy of Japan in the Philippines website.

 

Make sure to make extra copies.

 


 

Step 3

Application Process

You can submit your application form with the required documents through these accredited travel agencies.

 


 

Step 4

Pay the handling fee

The Visa-handling fee for the Japan Tourist Visa varies per travel agency. You must pay the fee after you submit your documents.

 


 

Step 5

Wait for the result

The travel agency will contact you if your passport is ready for pickup.

 

 

 

 

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