How to Apply for Visa to Japan from the Philippines:
Effective 30 th of July, 2007, visa applications at the Consulate-General of Japan at Manila must be made through agencies accredited by the Consulate-General. Applications through these accredited agencies will be processed at the Consulate-General of Japan at Manila.
Here's a list of accredited agencies:
A. For ANY visa application | |||
COMPANY NAME | ADDRESS | PHONE # | |
UNIVERSAL HOLIDAYS | Manila Branch | Ground Flr., Shopping Arcade, Century Park Hotel P. Ocampo Sr. St., Malate, Manila | 02-525-0606 02-522-9074 02-524-4370 |
Makati Branch | Mezzanine Flr., Dusit Thani Hotel, EDSA cor. Arnaiz Ave. Ayala Center, Makati City | 02-859-3811 to 15 0922-8403785 0906-4665899 | |
Cebu Branch | 2nd level, JY Square Mall, 1 Salinas Dr., Lahug, Cebu City | 032-505-6227 032-505-6228 0932-9174873 | |
RAJAH TRAVEL CORPORATION | Manila Branch | Ground Flr., GLC Bldg., A. Mabini cor. T.M. Kalaw St. Ermita, Manila | 02-523-8801 to 07 |
RELI TOURS & TRAVEL AGENCY | SM Mall of Asia Branch | SM Department Store South Building, SM Mall of Asia, Bay City, Pasay City | 0906-513-6777 02-556-1445 to 47 02-556-0546 |
SM Megamall Branch | 5th Flr., Bridge way, SM MEGAMALL, Bridge way, EDSA Mandaluyong City | 0906-513-6555 02-637-4694 to 96 02-637-5020 02-632-9207 | |
SM Southmall Branch | SM SOUTHMALL, Las Pinas City | 0906-513-6222 02-800-4948 to 50 02-805-3588 | |
ATTIC TOURS PHILS., INC. | Traders Hotel Branch (For inquiries/ Direct Receiving Documents/ Releasing) | Ground Floor, Traders Hotel Manila, 3001 Roxas Blvd., Pasay City 1305 | 02-984-0566 02-668-9845 |
Roxas Blvd. Manila Office (Receiving documents through Courier only) | Unit 203 Coko Bldg. 1, Patio Madrigal Compound, 2550 Roxas Blvd., Pasay City 1302 | 02-556-6301 to 6305 | |
Cebu Office | Lobby, Waterfront Airport Hotel 1, Airport Road, Lapu-lapu City, Mactan Island Cebu | 032-341-2299 032-341-2011 032-341-2012 032-341-2015 | |
FRIENDSHIP TOURS AND RESORTS CORPORATION http://www.friendshipmanila.com | Main Office | 3rd Flr., Dusit Thani Manila, Ayala Center, Makati City | 02-840-1060 02-818-8896 02-819-5644 |
Cebu Branch | Unit 101 Bldg.1, Oakridge Business Park, 880 A.S. Fortuna St., Banilad, Mandaue City | 032-345-3459 032-344-4825 | |
B. For application WITHOUT Japanese Guarantor - cannot accept applications with documents written in Japanese (koseki tohon / family registration, juminhyo / residence certificate, invitation letter written in Japanese, etc.) | |||
COMPANY NAME | ADDRESS | PHONE # | |
Main Office | 353 E.T. Yuchengco St., Binondo, Manila | 02-243-6666 | |
Ermita Branch | Space A, Ground Flr. & 2nd Flr., Pacific Pace Apartelle suite, 539 Arquiza St., Ermita, Manila | 02-521-3141 to 46 | |
Makati Branch | LG01, Herrera Tower Condo, 98 V.A. Rufino St. (Herrera St.) cor. Valero St., Salcedo Village, Makati City | 02-810-8551 to 56 | |
Cebu Branch | Diplomat Hotel, 90 F. Ramos St. Cebu City | 032-254-0343/ 0345/ 0347/ 0349 | |
※ If you apply through non-accredited travel agencies, the latter is still required to go through these accredited agencies. Personal appearance is not required however, in certain instances, the applicant may be required to appear in person for interview.
Exceptions for application through accredited agencies:
Direct applications may be accepted at the Consulate-General at Manila, Consular Offices in Cebu and Davao for the following specific cases:
(1) Diplomatic or Official visas
(2) Visas for invitees by the Japanese government organization/ institution, independent administrative agencies of Japan
(3) Visas for invitees of Japan local governments or national/municipal educational institutions of Japan to participate in educational/cultural exchange programs and youth exchange programs
(4) Visas for scholarship awardees sponsored by the government of Japan
(5) Visas for commercial purpose of employees of a joint venture company or a branch office of a Japanese enterprise listed in the Japanese Stocks Exchange or a member of the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Philippines
(6) For cases requiring humanitarian consideration such as serious illness of relative in Japan （ This include cases wherein the applicant has custody of the biological child of a Japanese national and the purpose is to raise that child in Japan by himself/ herself. ）
(note) The existing registered agencies of the Consulate Office in Manila for entertainer visas and Nikkeijin applications will retain their accreditation. For Nikkeijin (Japanese descendants born before the end of World War II) who have a Certificate of Eligibility, the Consulate-General at Manila, Consular Offices in Cebu and Davao will continue to accept applications filed directly by these applicants.
Visa Fees and application:
There is no visa fees. However, a handling fee will be collected by the agents in accordance with the fees set by each agent. The Embassy does not meddle with the handling fees being charged by the accredited agencies. Accredited agencies normally collect P1,200 per person. Non accredited agencies normally collect P2,500 per person inclusive of the P1,200 the accredited agencies collect.
On separate occasions, I've personally dealt with Universal Holidays in Cebu and Reli Tours & Travel in SM Megamall. Since I live in Cebu, I personally handcarried my documentary requirements to Universal Holidays in Cebu. For Reli Tour & Travel, I called them and they gave me their account number where I will pay for the fees and gave mailing instructions. I mailed through LBC (their preferred courier) my documents (one mail for several applicants), including the original passport and enclosed a prepaid return envelope also with LBC. They will call you once approved. In both agencies, I received my approved visa in less than a week.
Additional documents may be requested where necessary. Applicants are given three (3) months to submit additional requirements. Otherwise application will be terminated. Documents submitted for application will not be returned. Applicants can get information from accredited agencies when his/her application is pending.
When visa is granted, VISA FEE is gratis for this category. (Philippine passport holder) When visa is not granted, the reasons of denial will not be disclosed. Applicants may apply again after six (6) month with the same purpose, unless there are emergency / humanitarian reasons, or application for different purpose.
For Inquiries:
MANILA
ENGLISH/ TAGALOG
( 02 ) 834-7514 JAPANESE
(+ 63-2 ) 834-7508
( 02 ) 834-7514 JAPANESE
(+ 63-2 ) 834-7508
CEBU
(+ 63-32 ) 231-7321 / 7322
DAVAO
(+ 63-82 ) 221-3100 / 3200
FAX service by Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Tokyo
03-5501-8490
E-mail Inquiries
Documentary Requirements:
1. Philippine Passport
• Broken lamination of the photo part is not accepted. • Must have at least two (2) blank pages.
3. Photo
4. Birth Certificate of applicant
• Must be from NSO Main Office / Serbilis Outlet Center (Nationwide) issued within one (1) year. • In case of non-record, you must submit certificate of non-record together with the one from Local Civil Registrar.
EXEMPTION OF BIRTH CERTIFICATES |
If the applicant is visiting friend/distant relative and has his/her passport (old or valid) with a used Japanese Visa |
ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS |
If Birth Certificate from NSO is unreadable, or If there is no record in NSO, (in addition to "Certificate of Non-Record" from NSO Headquarter) SUBMIT: Birth certificate from Local Civil Registrar If Birth Certificate (NSO) is "Late Registration" SUBMIT: Birth certificate School Record (From 137) School Yearbook (If applicable) Please indicate complete address and landline number (if applicable) of the church in the baptismal certificate, and of the school in school record. |
5. Marriage Contract (if the applicant is married) Must be form NSO Main Office/Serbilis Outlet center (Nationwide) issued with one (1) year.
6. Daily Schedule in Japan
• It shall contain detailed itinerary, as to inclusive dates, day to day itinerary, hotel reservation and contact numbers. Please refer to their sample format.7. Bank Certificate
8. Certificate of Reservation issued from Airline Company • One issued from Travel Agency is not accepted. 9. Valid Visa of the Country of Final Destination
Note: It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that he/she meets all the requirements for the grant of a visa. Submission of any supporting documents not listed above is encouraged (e.g. applicant's economic or social ties with the Philippines).
Submission of requirements does not guarantee issuance of visa.
Validity of Documents is three (3) month from the date of issue unless otherwise stated.
11 days na po hintay sa passport at visa ko wla prin po normal lng po ba un?
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