Japan

Primary Requirements

  • Duly filled-up visa application form (computerized; font style and size must be ARIAL 12)
  • Two 2×2 or passport sized colored picture with white back ground (picture size requirement for each embassy is different)
  • Original Passport
  • Copy of the passport bio page
  • Old passport(s) showing previous travels for the past 5 years + photocopy of the biometric page.
  • Photocopies of OECD visas/stamps issued within the last 5 years (such as those issued by the US, Schengen countries, Japan, Canada, the UK, Australia, New Zealand, etc.).
  • For family members traveling together – Proof of relationship, such as a PSA marriage contract and/or birth certificate (original and taken within a year)
  • If a foreign national residing in the Philippines – Clear copies of ACR I-card and Philippine visa (must have stayed for a minimum of 2 years in the Philippines; foreign nationals also provide proof of stay for a minimum of 2 years).  
  • For professional – Copy of PRC card or IBP card.

If visiting a family or friends