Q: What is the Philippine e-Visa System?
A: The Philippine e-Visa system is a convenient, accessible, and user-friendly interface for foreign nationals eligible to apply and secure a Philippine e-Visa.

Foreign nationals can apply for an e-Visa remotely through their personal computers, laptops, and mobile devices.

The e-Visa will no longer be affixed to passports.

Q: Who is eligible to apply for an e-Visa?
A: Foreign nationals can apply for 9(a) Philippine e-Visa if they are travelling to the Philippines for a temporary visit such as business, pleasure, medical treatment, training, attendance in conferences, meetings and workshops/seminars, and other purposes.

Applicants for other types of visas shall continue to apply for their visa applications at the Philippine Embassy and shall be issued the regular machine-readable Philippine visa stickers.

Please note that the e-Visa cannot be converted to any other type of visa.

Note: The existing visa-free entry policies for temporary visits to the Philippines are still in effect. https://tokyo.philembassy.net/consular-section/services/visa/visa-free-entry-for-temporary-visits/#nav-cat . Japanese nationals and foreign nationals residing in Japan whose temporary visit to the Philippines for tourism or business purposes will go beyond the allowed visa-free entry and stay may also apply for the 9(a)-visa using the e-Visa system.

Q. What are the types of entry visa that I can apply using the e-Visa portal and its validity?
A. Applicants may choose to apply for any of the following:

• Single-entry visa valid for three (3) months
• Multiple-entry visa valid for six (6) months
• Multiple-entry visa valid for one (1) year

Q. When is the proper timing to apply for an e-Visa?
A: Foreign travelers who need entry visas to travel to the Philippines should file their applications at least three (3) weeks before their intended flight to the Philippines. Those who wish to apply for a multiple entry visa should apply at least a month before their intended travel.

Q: How long does it take to get my e-Visa?
A: The processing time of e-Visas will be 7-12 working days for single entry and 15-21 working days for multiple entry visas.

There is no expedite processing for e-Visa applications. Please strictly observe the e-Visa processing time.

Q: Can I apply for e-Visas on behalf of someone else?
A: Proxy e-Visa applications are allowed for family members (i.e., spouses, minor children, parents, and siblings), provided that they are unable to lodge applications on their own (e.g., senior citizens, persons with disability, etc.). Representatives of applicants will be required to upload a proof of affiliation to support the visa application.

Q: Can I use my e-Visa account to apply for e-Visa for my minor children?
A: Yes. Using your e-Visa account, you can lodge for an e-Visa application for your minor children. Proof of filiation (birth certificate of minor) will be required to be uploaded as an additional document.

Q: What is the photo specification required for e-Visa?
A: Applicant’s photo should follow the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) guidelines such as photo must be sharp focus taken against a plain light-colored background and no shadows. For reference, please press the link below: https://www.icao.int/Security/mrtd/Downloads/Technical%20Reports/Annex_A-Photograph_Guidelines.pdf#search=photograph%20guidelines

Q. What signature should I affix in the e-Visa application?
A: Affix your signature as shown in your passport. For minor’s signature, please affix parents/legal guardian’s signature.

Q: How will I be notified of the result of my e-Visa application?
A: e-Visa applicants shall receive an email from the e-Visa system. An approved e-Visa can be downloaded from the applicant’s e-Visa account.

Q: Am I required to visit Philippine Embassy for interview and/or personal appearance?
A: Generally, personal appearance for interview is no longer mandatory for e-Visa applications.

However, interview and personal appearance at the Philippine Embassy may be required from the applicant whenever necessary. In such cases, the Embassy shall contact the applicant for scheduling/appointment.

Q: Am I required to submit the original documents to the Philippine Embassy?
A: Submission of original documents at the Embassy is no longer mandatory unless requested by the Visa officer. In such cases, the Embassy shall contact the applicant for scheduling/appointment.

Q: I have a valid e-Visa, but my passport registered to the e-Visa was lost. Is the issued e-Visa still valid?
A: No, you will need to apply for a new e-Visa application to be registered to your new passport.

Q: Can the Philippine e-Visa be converted to other types of Philippine visas, and can the authorized period of stay be extended?
A: No, Philippine e-Visas are not valid for conversion to other types of Philippine visas and their authorized period of stay cannot be extended. Applicants who intend to convert their visas upon arrival in the Philippines may obtain a regular Machine-Readable Visa (MRV) sticker with the appropriate annotation from a Philippine Foreign Service Post in their country of origin or legal residence.

Q. What are the requirements and/documents that I need to upload at the e-Visa portal to support my e-Visa application?
A. Please refer to the list of requirements below:
https://tokyo.philembassy.net/consular-section/services/visa/non-immigrant-visa-requirements/non-immigrant-visa-requirements-for-temporary-visitors-to-the-philippines-9a/#nav-cat

Q. Is there a step-by-step guide for applying for an e-Visa?
A: Please refer to the following link for the step-by-step guide: https://tokyo.philembassy.net/consular-section/services/visa/non-immigrant-visa-requirements/non-immigrant-visa-requirements-for-temporary-visitors-to-the-philippines-9a/additional-information-and-step-by-step-guide-for-the-e-visa/#nav-cat

Q. May I be allowed to follow up status of my e-Visa application?
A: There is no need to follow-up on the status of the e-Visa applications. The applicants will receive emails from the e-Visa system regarding the status of their applications.

Q. What are the possible grounds for denial of visa?
A: Use of fraudulent documents, submission of incomplete documents, misinformation, and other acts that violate the Philippine visa rules and/or Philippine laws are grounds for denial of visa.

Q. Will I be informed of the reason why my e-Visa application was denied?
A: Reasons for the denial of visa applications are strictly confidential and will not be disclosed to applicants.

PAYMENT-RELATED FAQs

Q: How do I pay for the e-Visa?
A: The e-Visa fee is paid on site at the Philippine Embassy located at address at 5-15-5 Roppongi, Minato-Ku, Tokyo. Please visit the Consular Section and prepare a printed copy of the payment instructions that contain your name and the amount to be paid.

Q. Do I need to make an appointment when paying for my e-Visa?
A: No, there is no need to make an appointment. E-Visa payments are accepted within business hours of the Embassy.

Q. What do I need to bring when paying my e-Visa at the Philippine Embassy?
A: Bring a printed copy of the payment instruction you received after filing your application and submit it to the cashier of the Philippine Embassy when paying the e-Visa fee.

Q: Can I request a representative to pay for my e-Visa fee in the Embassy?
A: A representative can pay on behalf of the applicant. The representative should bring a printed copy of the payment instruction received by the applicant via email and submit it to the cashier of the Philippine Embassy when paying for the e-Visa fee.

There is no need to execute an authorization letter when paying for the e-Visa fee of another person.

Q: Are there other payment options to pay for the e-Visa fee?
A: There are currently no other payment options for payment. The e-Visa fee is paid in cash.

Q: I forgot to pay for my e-Visa application after 14 days from the date of submission of my e-Visa application. Can I still proceed with my application?
A: If you forget to pay the e-Visa fee within 14 days, the application is automatically cancelled in the e-Visa system. You will need to lodge a new e-Visa application.

Q: If my e-Visa application is denied, will my payment be refunded?
A: No, e-Visa fees are non-refundable.

Q: How much is the e-Visa?
A: E-Visa fees vary and it is determined upon submission of e-Visa application. E-visa fees are collected per applicant.