Japan Visa

Japan Visa Requirements

Primary RequirementsPrimary Requirements

• ✓Original Passport (Old and New)
• ✓Passport size picture (2 pcs, must be taken from photo studio, with formal attire and have white background)
• ✓Travel History (photocopy all passport pages with stamps, visa stickers, and e-visa)
• ✓Accomplished Application Form
• ✓Original Latest PSA Birth Certificate
• ✓Original Latest PSA Marriage Certificate *if married
• ✓If your husband/wife is deceased, kindly provide Death Certificate
• ✓Annulment/Divorced papers (if applicable)
• ✓Photocopy of Valid and/or Government ID (back-to-back)

Proof Of FundsProof Of Funds

• ✓Original Bank Certificate (ideal amount for current balance is ₱100,000.00 while the ideal ADB is ₱100,000.00)
• ✓Note: The Bank Certificate must be addressed to the Embassy of Japan in the Philippines (2627 Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City, 1300)
• ✓Original Bank Statement (6 months)

Additional DocumentsAdditional Documents

• ✓Land Titles
• ✓Official Receipt (OR) and Certificate of Registration (CR)
• ✓Credit Card (front only)
• ✓Latest 3 months billing statement of Credit Card

Additional Requirements by Category

For Employed Individual For Employed Individual

• ✓Original Certificate of Employment (must be signed by the HR or any supervisor, indicate applicant's position, date hired, compensation, office address, HR landline number, and email address)
• ✓Original Approved Leave of Absence (the date in your LOA must correspond to your travel date)
• ✓Photocopy of Company ID
• ✓Photocopy of Latest ITR (if no ITR, kindly provide a notarized affidavit explaining why there is no ITR)
• ✓Photocopy of PRC Card or IBP Card (if applicable)

For Business Owner For Business Owner

• ✓Photocopy of DTI or SEC Permit (if under SEC, must include GIS, Articles of Incorporation, and By-Laws)
• ✓Photocopy of Business Permit or Mayor's Permit
• ✓Photocopy of BIR Certificate of Registration
• ✓Photocopy of Latest ITR (if no ITR, kindly provide a notarized affidavit explaining why there is no ITR)
• ✓Photocopy of PRC Card or IBP Card (if applicable)

For Housewife For Housewife

• ✓Notarized Affidavit of Support
• ✓Proof of Funds (please refer to the list of documents for proof of funds)
• ✓Proof of Relationship (Marriage Certificate)
• ✓*If your husband is Employed, please refer to the list of documents for Employed Individual
• ✓*If your husband is Business Owner, please refer to the list of documents for Business Owner

For Student For Student

• ✓Original Certificate of Enrollment
• ✓Latest School ID (back-to-back)
• ✓Copy of School Calendar
• ✓Notarized Affidavit of Support

For Senior Citizen For Senior Citizen

• ✓Photocopy of Senior Citizen ID (back-to-back)
• ✓Retirement Certificate (if retired)

For Freelancer For Freelancer

• ✓Certificate of Employment (if under company)
• ✓Contractual Employment
• ✓Client's bills / invoices / e-mail confirmation / bank transaction references
• ✓Latest ITR (if no ITR, kindly provide a notarized affidavit explaining why there is no ITR)
• ✓PRC Card or IBP Card (if applicable)

For Sponsored Applicant For Sponsored Applicant

• ✓Notarized Affidavit of Support
• ✓Sponsor's Passport Bio page
• ✓Proof of Relationship (PSA Birth Certificate and/or Marriage Certificate)
• ✓Sponsor's Proof of Funds (please refer to the list of documents for proof of funds)
• ✓*If your sponsor is Employed, please refer to the list of documents for Employed Individual
• ✓*If your sponsor is Business Owner, please refer to the list of documents for Business Owner

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I apply for a Japan tourist visa from the Philippines?

Yes — no need to fly home. You can lodge your Japan tourist visa application while in the Philippines. Yixing handles the paperwork, translation, notarization and appointments end to end, with trilingual (EN/CN/FIL) advisors and a free assessment.

What are the main requirements for a Japan tourist visa?

Original Passport (Old and New); Passport size picture (2 pcs, must be taken from photo studio, with formal attire and have white background); Travel History (photocopy all passport pages with stamps, visa stickers, and e-visa); Accomplished Application Form; Original Latest PSA Birth Certificate, and more — see the full checklist on this page. An advisor reviews every item against your profile.

How much bank balance do I need for a Japan visa?

Original Bank Certificate (ideal amount for current balance is ₱100,000.00 while the ideal ADB is ₱100,000.00); Note: The Bank Certificate must be addressed to the Embassy of Japan in the Philippines (2627 Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City, 1300); Original Bank Statement (6 months).

What extra documents do employed applicants need for a Japan visa?

Original Certificate of Employment (must be signed by the HR or any supervisor, indicate applicant's position, date hired, compensation, office address, HR landline number, and email address); Original Approved Leave of Absence (the date in your LOA must correspond to your travel date); Photocopy of Company ID; Photocopy of Latest ITR (if no ITR, kindly provide a notarized affidavit explaining why there is no ITR).

Can I still apply for a Japan visa without an ITR?

Yes. Embassies accept a notarized affidavit explaining why no ITR is available — Yixing advisors will help draft and notarize it.