VISIT RELATIVES

REQUIREMENTS (ALL DOCUMENTS MUST BE ORIGINAL UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED AS “XEROX” OR “COPY”)

1.) Philippine Passport

·       Broken passport is not accepted.

·       Passports must be signed and must have at least two (2) blank visa pages.

2.) Visa Application Form

·       Application form should be filled out all items correctly, if item is not applicable, please fill in (N/A). Embassy may not accept application with blank item, no signature or no date in the form; may deny the application that is filled out incorrectly or has wrong information.

·       Do not use liquid paper as means for erasures. Corrections must be crossed out with a double line only.

3.) Photo

·       Specs: 4.5cm x 3.5cm, with white background.

·       Photo must be taken within 6 months.

·       Please write applicant’s name and birth date on back side of photo.

·       Photo must be pasted on the application form.

4.) Birth Certificates to prove relationship ORIGINAL

·       Must be issued within one (1) year from PSA

·       If birth certificate is unreadable or has incomplete information, please also provide birth certificate issued by the Local Civil Registrar.

·       If birth certificate is “Late Registration”, please submit in addition, a Baptismal Certificate and School Record (Form 137) from high school or elementary and School Yearbook (if possible).

·       If there is no record in PSA, please submit a “Certificate of Non-Record” from PSA together with a birth certificate from the Local Civil Registrar.

5.) Marriage Certificate (if the applicant is married) ORIGINAL

·       Must be issued within one (1) year from PSA.

·       If there is no record in PSA, please submit a “Certificate of Non-Record” from PSA together with a marriage certificate from the Local Civil Registrar.

·       If marriage certificate is unreadable or has incomplete information, please also provide marriage certificate issued by the Local Civil Registrar.

NOTE : Submit All the relatives’ Birth Certificate/Marriage Certificate enough to prove the third degree relationship between Applicant and Inviter.

6.) Daily Schedule in Japan (TAIZAI YOTEIHYO) ORIGINAL

7.) Invitation Letter (Embassy form)  ORIGINAL

·       If Invitation Letter is of personal format, it must be addressed to “To: (Ambassador/Consul-General) of Japan”

8.) Family Registration (Koseki Tohon) if relative in Japan has a Japanese Spouse or Japanese Relative ORIGINAL

·       Must be issued within three (3) months.

9.) Residence Certificate (Juminhyo) of the relatives in Japan and of the Guarantor ORIGINAL

·       Juminhyo must be issued within three (3) months and described all family members without omission.

10.) Copy of Residence Card or Special Permanent Resident certificate of relative in Japan (Both sides)

[If applicant will shoulder part or all of his/her travel expenses]

11.) Bank Certificate (Personal) ORIGINAL

·       Must be issued within three (3) months.

12.) Income Tax Return (Form 2316) (Personal) clear Photocopy (latest)

[If Guarantor in Japan will shoulder part or all of the applicant’s travel expenses]

13.) Guarantee Letter (Embassy form)  ORIGINAL

·       If Guarantee Letter is of personal format, it must be addressed to “To: (Ambassador/Consul-General) of Japan”

14.) Income Certificate (Shotoku Shomeisho) from City Hall, Tax Return Certificates with Gross Income (Nouzeishomeisho: form2) from tax office, KAKUTEISHINKOKUSHO HIKAE or Bank Certificate (YOKIN ZANDAKA SHOMEISHO)

·       Must be issued within three (3) months. Submission of Withholding Slip (GENSENCHOSHUHYO) in lieu of (14) is unacceptable. Please note that tax certificates must indicate the gross income amount.

·       Guarantor’s Income credential etc. is important in measuring the guarantor’s capability therefore, submission of more than one (1) document (e.g. Income Certificate and Bank Certificate is allowed).

NOTICE:

Size of document for application should be A4 size only. If document is other size, please submit copy that is already adjusted in A4 size from its original and without staples or pasting pages.

It is applicant’s responsibility to ensure that he/she meet the requirements for the grant of a visa. Submission of supporting documents not listed above is encouraged (e.g. applicant’s economic or social ties with the Philippines, urgent reasons for visit: medical certificate, wedding invitation).

Passport must have a validity of more than six (6) months from date of departure.

■ JAPAN VISA DEPARTMENT OPERATING HOURS ■

WEEKDAYS EXCEPT HOLIDAYS
(MONDAY - FRIDAY)

Application for Japan Visa :

MAKATI
09:00 AM - 04:30 PM (No NOON Break)

CEBU / DAVAO
09:00 AM - 11:30 AM
01:00 PM - 04:30 PM

Passport Releasing :

MAKATI
09:00 AM - 06:00 PM (No NOON Break)

CEBU / DAVAO
09:00 AM - 12:00 NN
01:00 PM - 06:00 PM

 WEEKEND EXCEPT HOLIDAYS

(SATURDAY)

Application for Japan Visa :

09:00 AM - 11:00 AM


Passport Releasing :

09:00 AM - 12:00 NN

■ DOWNLOAD FORMS / SAMPLE ■

SAMPLE OF APPLICATION FORM

APPLICATION FORM

INVITATION LETTER ( Japanese / English )

GUARANTEE LETTER ( Japanese / English )

LIST OF VISA APPLICANT ( Japanese / English )

ITINERARY IN JAPAN ( Japanese / English )

AUTHORIZATION LETTER PSA

■ MANILA HEAD OFFICE ■

Address :
301 G/Floor Sagittarius Bulding H.V. Dela Costa St., Salcedo Village, Makti City Philippines 1227

E-mail :
japanvisa@discoverytour.ph

02-8812-3328 Loc. 710 , 720

0917-576-8472 (GLOBE)
       (JPN-VISA)

0917-181-8472 (GLOBE)
       (181-VISA)

■ CEBU BRANCH ■

Address :
Zone 5H Bridges Town Square, Plaridel Street, Alang-Alang, Mandaue City

E-mail :
cebuvisa@discoverytour.ph

032-341-1819 (LANDLINE)

0917-101-8472 (GLOBE)
        (101-VISA)

■ DAVAO BRANCH ■

Address :
Door 109 G/F Court View Inn Bldg. Quimpo Blvd.Cor.Sandawa Road, Davao City (Beside Ice Giants)

E-mail :
discoverydavao@gmail.com

082-284-4414 (LANDLINE)

0917-111-8472 (GLOBE)
        (111-VISA)

0917-121-8472 (GLOBE)
        (121-VISA)