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E. Other Visa/Entry Requirements for Foreign Nationals

E.1.    MINOR CHILDREN BELOW 15 YRS. OLD TRAVELING TO THE PHILIPPINES UNACCOMPANIED BY OR NOT JOINING A PARENT IN THE PHILIPPINES

See Waiver of Exclusion Ground (WEG) page.

E.2.    FOREIGN NATIONALS WHO WISH TO TAKE UP A SHORT-TERM NON-DEGREE COURSE

Foreign students who wish to take up a short-term non-degree course like language and computer courses must apply for a temporary visitor’s visa. Upon arrival in the Philippines and acceptance by the school/institution authorized by the Bureau of Immigration to accept foreign students, he/she should apply for a Special Study Permit at the Bureau’s Student Desk, together with the following documents:

  1. Letter request;
  2. Certificate of Acceptance from the school accredited by the Bureau of Immigration to accept foreign students;
  3. Photocopy of passport reflecting the applicant’s authorized period of stay;
  4. Affidavit of Support and Proof of Financial Capacity; and
  5. Birth Certificate / Report of Birth / Family Register (Kosekitohon) authenticated by the Philippine Embassy.
  6. Other documents that may be required by the Philippine Bureau of Immigration (contact number: 63-2 527-3260 / 527-3279)

F. EXTENSION OF AUTHORIZED PERIOD OF STAY IN THE PHILIPPINES

In case of a temporary visitor’s visa holder whose stay in the Philippines will exceed the authorized period of stay, he/she will have to report to the Bureau of Immigration, secure an extension of stay and pay the corresponding immigration fees. Information on fees for extension of stay and other Immigration fees are available at the Bureau of Immigration website (www.immigration.gov.ph).

G. MULTIPLE ENTRY VISAS

A multiple entry visa may only be issued to an applicant of temporary visitor’s visa for business provided that the applicant or the company in Japan endorsing the trip to the Philippines, and the counterpart or inviting company/ organization in the Philippines justifies the request. The Embassy will review the request and shall decide upon the merits of the application.

H. PREARRANGED EMPLOYMENT OR WORKING VISA

The Embassy does not process visa application for employment. However, Japanese who will work in the Philippines should apply for business visa at the Philippine Embassy. When in the Philippines, the worker together with the Philippine company sponsoring him should apply at the Philippine Immigration Bureau for the conversion of the business visa to a working visa.