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Non-Quota Immigrant Visa

Please read “Visa Information & Process for Foreign Nationals Requiring Visa to Enter the Philippines”

All applications for an immigrant visa must be made in person. Either parent or the legal guardian of minor applicants under fourteen (14) years of age can file an application on behalf of the child. The minor, who is not an infant in arms, is required to present himself/herself at the consular office for an interview, together with the person applying on his/her behalf.

Non-quota Immigrant Visa for Alien Spouse of a Philippine National

Visa Type:  13(A)
Applicability: Alien spouse or unmarried minor child* (under 21 years old at the time of visa application) of a Philippine national
Requirements: The required original documents from No.4 are to be presented, along with its photocopy in A4-size paper.

  1. Non-quota visa application form (FA Form No. 3, in two original copies)
    https://tokyo.philembassy.net/downloads/visa-immi.pdf;
  2. Two photos (size: 2”x2” inches / 5.08×5.08 cm) taken within the last 3 months pasted in the designated box in the application form (Note: Photo should have a white or off-white background, neutral facial expression, no eyeglasses/accessories);
  3. Original passport (should have more than 12 months remaining period of validity) and two (2) copies of the passport data page;
  4. For Spouse of Filipino National, submit:
    • Original and one (1) photocopy of the PSA-issued Marriage Contract/Report of Marriage with Filipino Spouse;
    • Original and one (1) photocopy of PSA-issued Birth Certificate of the Filipino spouse; and
    • Original and two (2) photocopies of the data page of the Filipino spouse’s valid Philippine passport.
    For minor child*, submit:
    • Original and one (1) photocopy of the PSA-issued Birth Certificate/Report of Birth;
    • Original and one (1) photocopy of the PSA-issued Birth Certificate of the Filipino parent; and
    • Original and two (2) photocopies of the data page of the Filipino parent’s valid Philippine passport.
  5. Affidavit of financial capacity executed by the visa applicant, with supporting documents (i.e. bank statement/certificate, proof of acquired properties/titles, business registration, etc.) notarized and Apostilled;
  6. Notarized letter-request signed by the Philippine national attesting to his/her Philippine citizenship and endorsing the immigrant visa application of his/her spouse or minor child.
    If notarized by a Japanese notary public, it must bear Apostille certification. If notarized in the Philippines, it must bear DFA Apostille. This document may also be executed by the Philippine national and notarized at the Consular Section of the Philippine Embassy in Tokyo. Personal appearance and valid Philippine passport are required;
  7. Police clearance issued by national police authorities of Japan in favor of the visa applicant. Must bear Apostille certification; and
  8. Medical Certificate (FA Form No.11 – https://tokyo.philembassy.net/downloads/dfaform11.pdf ) issued by a qualified physician in Japan who examined the visa applicant, including laboratory and x-ray results with CD. Must bear Apostille certification.

Important information:

  1. The Filipino spouse/parent of the visa applicant may be required to appear for an interview about the immigrant visa application of the foreign spouse/minor child.
  2. PSA documents can be sourced online for delivery in Japan. Please visit PSA (NSO) Online Certificates Worldwide Delivery for more details.
  3. All documents in Japanese or other foreign languages should be submitted together with its corresponding English translation.
  4. Additional documents may be required if and when deemed necessary. The above requirements are subject to change without prior notice.
  5. *Children born to at least one Filipino parent are citizens of the Philippines, following Art. IV, Sec.1 of the 1987 Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines.

Non-quota Immigrant Visa for Returning Natural-Born Filipinos Who Naturalized as A Citizen of Foreign Country

Visa Type:  13(G)
Applicability: Natural-born citizens of the Philippines who subsequently naturalized as a citizen of a foreign country, and who is returning to the Philippines for permanent residence.
The 13(G) visa may include the accompanying spouse and minor unmarried children.
Requirements: The required original documents from No.4 are to be presented, along with its photocopy in A4-size paper.

  1. Non-quota visa application form (FA Form No. 3, in two original copies)
    https://tokyo.philembassy.net/downloads/visa-immi.pdf;
  2. Two photos (size: 2”x2” inches / 5.08×5.08 cm) taken within the last 3 months pasted in the designated box in the application form (Note: Photo should have a white or off-white background, neutral facial expression, no eyeglasses/accessories);
  3. Original passport (should have more than 12 months remaining period of validity) and two (2) copies of the passport data page;
  4. Original and one (1) photocopy of the PSA-issued Birth Certificate of the applicant proving that he/she was previously a natural-born citizen of the Philippines;
  5. If 13(G) visa application will include accompanying spouse/minor unmarried children, please submit original and one (1) photocopy of:
    a. Proof of marriage (i.e. PSA-authentic Marriage Contract or its equivalent if married abroad. For foreign issued documents, it must bear Apostille certification);
    b. Birth certificate of minor child (i.e. PSA-authentic Certificate of Live Birth, authenticated foreign document if born abroad, etc.);
  6. Notarized Letter of Intent, indicating intention of visa applicant/s to reside permanently in the Philippines, notarized and Apostilled.  The applicant must mention and prove capacity to sustain his livelihood in the Philippines and attach corresponding documents to prove financial resources (e.g. statement of earnings, filed income tax return, bank statements, proof of ownership of business entity/property, declaration of assets and liabilities, etc.);
  7. Proof of Naturalization such as Certificate of Naturalization or its equivalent, proving that the foreign citizenship was acquired through naturalization;
  8. Police clearance of the former Philippine National issued by the national police authorities of Japan in favor of the visa applicant (and/or accompanying spouse and/or child);
  9. Medical Certificate (FA Form No.11 – https://tokyo.philembassy.net/downloads/dfaform11.pdf ) of the former Philippine National (and accompanying spouse and/or child) issued by qualified physician in Japan who examined the applicant/s, including laboratory and x-ray results with CD. Must bear Apostille certification.
  10. NBI clearance issued within 6 months from the date of visa application.
    Applicants for NBI Clearance who are living in Japan (Filipino or foreign nationals) may secure the NBI Clearance Application (NBI Fingerprint Card Form No. 5) and have their fingerprint impressions taken at the nearest Philippine Embassy or Consulate General. Please read Philippine Embassy – Tokyo, Japan | NBI Clearance

Important information:

  1. PSA documents can be sourced online for delivery in Japan. Please visit PSA (NSO) Online Certificates Worldwide Delivery for more details.
  2. All documents in Japanese or other foreign languages should be submitted together with its corresponding English translation.
  3. Additional documents may be required if and when deemed necessary. The above requirements are subject to change without prior notice.

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