D.1. Temporary Visitor’s Visa for Japanese Nationals
REQUIREMENTS FOR TOURIST VISA:
- Duly accomplished visa application form with one recent passport-size photograph.
- Original passport valid not less than six (6) months beyond intended period of stay and one (1) photocopy of passport data page.
- Original round trip booking certificate or plane ticket with one (1) photocopy for presentation to the Visa Officer.
- Proof of financial capacity (e.g. original bank book or bank certificate for presentation to Visa Officer upon application) with one (1) photocopy
- Original Certificate of Employment or business registration (with English translation)
- For student, original Certificate of Enrolment and/or Letter of Endorsement from Japanese University and/or valid school identification card
- If unemployed or student, Letter of Guarantee from spouse or parent (with copy of valid identification and proof of financial capacity)
- Original Letter of Invitation and Guarantee from sponsor in the Philippines and copy of valid identification of sponsor (i.e. passport, driver’s license, etc.). If sponsor is a foreign national, copy of valid Philippine visa is also required.
- Original certificate of Hotel Reservation at any hotel in the Philippines. This certificate can be secured from your local travel agency.
REQUIREMENTS FOR BUSINESS VISA:
- Duly accomplished visa application form with one passport-size photograph.
- Original passport and one (1) photocopy of passport data page/s.
- Original round trip booking certificate or plane ticket with one (1) photocopy for presentation to the Visa Officer upon application
- Original copy of the Letter of Recommendation and Guarantee from applicant’s employer in Japan signed by company official
- Original copy of Letter of Invitation and Support and Guarantee from the Philippine company duly signed by company official
All required documents should be in English and copies made in A-4 size paper.
Further inquiries may be addressed to the Consul General, Philippine Embassy, Tokyo (Attention: Visa/Authentication Unit) via e-mail: visa@tokyophilembassy.net.



