Japan Tourist Visa Requirements
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
- PASSPORT (bearing holder’s signature)
Old passport with expired Japan visa should also be submitted - APPLICATION FORM (Download here) (must be typewritten, do not leave blanks please put N/A, if not applicable, wet sign using black ink)
- PHOTO (45mm x 35mm; must be attached to application form; must be taken within 6 months; previous photo from used Japan visa must not be used for re-application; do not wear white shirt)
- BIRTH CERTIFICATE (PSA-issued within one(1) year)
NOTE:- If PSA has no birth record or certificate is unreadable, submit a copy of Birth Certificate issued by the Local Civil Registrar together with (negative) certificate from PSA.
- For “LATE REGISTRATION”, submit a copy of Baptismal Certificate and School Form 137.
- MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE (PSA-issued within one(1) year. For married persons)
NOTE:- If PSA has no record or certificate is unreadable, submit a copy of Marriage Certificate issued by the Local Civil Registrar together with the (negative) certificate from PSA.
- DAILY ITINERARY IN JAPAN (Download the following)
- BANK CERTIFICATE (Must reflect average daily balance within the last six (6) months)
- If the Average Daily Balance (ADB) in the last six (6) months is NOT indicated, a bank statement MUST be submitted to prove the transaction within the last six (6) months.
- A bank certificate is accepted only less than two (2) months from the date of issuance..
- LATEST INCOME TAX RETURN (clear photocopy of BIR form 2316; 1700 page 1 -2 and 1701 page 1-4)
- Form 2316 must have the signature of the employer and employee
- Business owners must submit proof of actual payment of tax and a BIR Tax payment certificate form 1701 or 1702 (copy is acceptable)
- CERTIFICATE OF EMPLOYMENT (Must indicate period of employment, salary, and position)
- For Employed Individuals, Original Certificate of Employment (issued within 3 months) and must include the following information: Applicant’s position, date hired, compensation, company name and office address, HR landline number and e-mail address (if available)
- If Certificate of Employment is digital or is e-signed by an officer in charge, write an explanation letter that the certificate is digitally produced and is e-signed and does not have an original sign nor seal.
- Photocopy of applicant’s latest ITR (Income Tax Return)
- For Business Owners, must submit:
Photocopy of DTI – Department of Trade and Industry, Certificate of Business Registration/SEC- Photocopy of the Mayor’s Permit from the City Hall (current/valid)
- For self-employed individuals, attach a copy of the receipt proving the fact of tax payment
- For Retirees, Housewife, and unemployed, submit an explanation letter for non-submission of ITR and Certificate of Employment
- For Employed Individuals, Original Certificate of Employment (issued within 3 months) and must include the following information: Applicant’s position, date hired, compensation, company name and office address, HR landline number and e-mail address (if available)
- STUDENT (Must submit a copy of school ID or certificate of enrollment from school)
- PSA AUTHORIZATION LETTER for First Time Japan Visa Applicants (Download here) (For applicants 17 years old and below parents will sign)
- COLORED PHOTOCOPY OF PASSPORT (Biopage (2 copies) and Previous Japan Visa, if applicable.)
- AUTHORIZATION LETTER (Download here) (1 copy each applicant)
FOR APPLICANTS WITH NO FINANCIAL DOCUMENTS (items 7 & 8)
Submit a Guarantee Letter (Download here)
A guarantor must provide the following:
- Additional input under PROOF OF RELATIONSHIP (by way of PSA documents, picture together and COE)
- Bank Certificate (original copy)
- Latest Income Tax Return (copy of BIR Form 2316; 1701 page 1-4 or 1700 page 1-2)
- Photocopy of Passport or any valid Government-issued ID, and Valid Japan Visa, if available.
*IF YOU WISH TO APPLY FOR A MULTIPLE ENTRY VISA, FILL-OUT THE MULTIPLE ENTRY VISA FORM (downloadable in travelpros.ph website)
*SUBJECT TO THE EMBASSY’S APPROVAL.
All Forms and Documents must be printed and/or copied in A4-size paper.
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