Multiple-Entry Visa For Tourist (Philippine Nationals)
Multiple-Entry Visa For Tourist (Philippine Nationals)
Multiple-Entry Visa For Tourist (Philippine Nationals)
A. Background
In celebration of the 40th Year of ASEAN-Japan Friendship and Cooperation, the Government of
Japan started on July 1th, 2013 the issuance of multiple-entry visas for short-term stay to nationals
of the Republic of the Philippines who reside in their home country.
3. REQUIREMENTS
[COMMON REQUIREMENTS]
(1) Explanation letter for requesting multiple entry visa (by applicant)
Please fill in embassy prescribed form “Reason For Requesting Multiple Entry Visa”, check
items that apply and fill in reason for request.
(2) Philippine Passport (ICAO standard MRP or IC ordinary passport)
Broken passport is not accepted. Passports must be signed and must have at least two (2)
blank visa pages.
(3) Visa Application Form
Available at the Embassy website, at the entrance of the Embassy or at any of the
accredited travel agencies.
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 wrong information.
(4) Photo
Specs: 4.5cm x 4.5cm, with white background
Photo must be taken within 6 months.
Please write applicant’s name and birthdate on back side of the photo.
Photo must be pasted on the application form.
(5) Schedule of Stay
[SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS]
APPLICANTS WHO FALL UNDER 2(1) ABOVE (WITH TRAVEL HISTORY AS TEMPORARY
VISITOR TO JAPAN AND HAS SUFFICIENT FINANCIAL CAPACITY)
(6) Proof of travel to Japan in the last three (3) years (Old or recent passport with used
temporary visitor visa and landing permission stamps)
(7) Income Tax Return of Applicant (clear photocopy) (latest)
(8) Proof of Financial Capacity (applicant’s bank deposit balance certificate or dividend
certificate of stock etc. as proof of sufficient economic status)
APPLICANTS WHO FALL UNDER 2(2) ABOVE (WITH TRAVEL HISTORY AS TEMPORARY
VISITOR TO JAPAN AND HAS TRAVELLED SEVERAL TIMES AS TEMPORARY VISITOR TO G7
COUNTRIES EXCLUDING JAPAN)
(9) Proof of travel to Japan in the last three (3) years (old or recent passport with used
temporary visitor visa and landing permission stamps)
(10) Proof of several travel as temporary visitor to G7 countries excluding Japan in the last (3)
years (old or recent passport with entry visas and immigration stamps)
APPLICANTS WHO FALL UNDER 2(3) ABOVE (WITH SUFFICIENT FINANCIAL CAPACITY)
(11) Birth Certificate issued by PSA (Note1)
(12) Marriage Certificates (Note2)
(13) Income Tax Return of applicant (clear photocopy) (latest)
(14) Proof of abundant Financial Capacity (applicant’s bank deposit balance certificate or
dividend certificate of stock etc. as proof of abundant economic status)
[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 any 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).