JAPAN VISA ASSISTANCE
TOURIST VISA WITH A JAPANESE CITIZEN / PERMANENT RESIDENT GUARANTOR
REQUIREMENTS
PLEASE PRINT ALL DOCUMENTS IN A4 SIZE PAPER
1) Visa application form - completely accomplished. No erasures and no correction tapes. Typewritten or handwritten application forms are acceptable. Please download latest visa application form here.
2) Color photo (2x2, with white background, taken within the last three months). Face should have a neutral expression. Photo should be pasted on the application form. Please write complete name and birthdate at the back of the photo.
3) Original Philippine passport (should be valid for more than 6 months). Must be signed and have at least two blank pages. Broken and tampered passports will not be accepted.
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Old passport should also be submitted if any previous Japan visas or OECD country visas were issued. (Please see list of OECD countries here)
4) Photocopy of passport bio-page (page 2)
5) Original and photocopy of valid visa/s and arrival stamps to Japan or any OECD member countries for the past 5 years (if applicable only).
6) PSA birth certificate (must be issued within six months from date of submission of visa application).
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If Applicant’s Birth Certificate is Late Registered: please provide photocopy of Baptismal Certificate AND Form 137 School Record.
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If Birth Certificate is Unreadable: please provide copy of Birth Certificate from Local Civil Registrar of the municipality of the birthplace.
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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 of the municipality of the birthplace.
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If there are any discrepancies in the Birth Certificates: please provide an Affidavit of Discrepancy from any Notary Public
7) For married applicants: PSA Marriage Certificate (must be issued within six months from date of submission of visa application).
8) FOR EMPLOYEES: Original Certificate of Employment (must include position, date hired, compensation, office address, HR landline number (cellphone number is not allowed), HR official email address).
9) FOR EMPLOYEES: Travel authorization form or authorized leave form signed by HR officer or manager (optional).
10) FOR STUDENTS: Original school certification from the registrar’s office.
11) Photocopy of company ID, school ID, or OSCA senior citizen ID.
GUARANTOR REQUIREMENTS:
12) Tour Itinerary (TAIZAI NITTEIHYO)
13) Document or photos to prove relationship of applicant to guarantor/sponsor, such as birth certificate, marriage certificate, etc.
14) Invitation letter (SHOHEIJO) from Japanese Citizen guarantor/sponsor.
15) Residence certificate (JUMINHYO) of Japanese Citizen guarantor/sponsor.
16) Guarantee letter (MIMOTO HOSHOSYO).
17) Income certificate from city hall (SHOTOKU SHOMEI) of Japanese Citizen guarantor/sponsor.
18) Bank certificate (YOKIN ZANDAKA SHOMEISHO) of Japanese Citizen guarantor/sponsor.
19) Tax return certificate from tax office (NOUZEISHOMEISHO FORM 2) KAKUTEINSHINKOKUSHO HIKAE.
20) Letter of Guarantee (please use this Letter of Guarantee form).
IMPORTANT REMINDERS FOR ALL OF
OUR APPLICANTS:
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We would also need one (1) member of the group to do a personal appearance to the nearest Attic Tours office. You will also be accompanied by one of our employees during your personal appearance as well.
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Please keep in mind that our agency would only provide Japan visa processing assistance. We do not, in any way, guarantee your Visa approval. Approval of Visas would still solely be under the jurisdiction of the Embassy of Japan.
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Processing usually takes 1-2 weeks after submission of complete requirements. Processing time indicated is based on average application time. It is not guaranteed and may be delayed if additional documents are required by the embassy. Should the embassy require additional documents, we will be informing the client right away.
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Processing will start as soon as complete payment is received.
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We do not give refunds for denied visa applications and delayed visa release.
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We require clients to submit their application at least six weeks before their desired travel date. Staravel Travel and Tours will not accept visa applications with departure date scheduled within 5 weeks and below from the date of submission.
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Any request for early release, and pulling out/cancellation of application is not permitted once the requirements are submitted to the Japan Embassy.
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In the application form, put N/A in the fields that are not applicable to you. Never leave a field blank if possible.
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All documents should be printed on new/clean paper without any markings.
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It is applicant’s responsibility to ensure that he/she meet the requirements for the grant of a visa.
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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). Below are some examples of supporting documents that may be submitted, at client’s discretion, but are not limited to:
a. Roundtrip airline tickets to Japan
b. Hotel bookings
c. Land titles
d. Vehicle registration
e. Country club or golf memberships
f. Pension certificates
g. Retirement certificate (for retirees)
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Family members that will be travelling together with the same purpose should apply at the same time.
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Attach a letter of explanation for documents that cannot be submitted.
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Bank account: The rule of thumb is 10,000 pesos per day, multiplied by the number of days the applicant is planning to stay in Japan. Logically, your estimate should also not be more than the amount of money shown in your bank certificates. Your estimate travel cost should be enough for your intended period of stay
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We are affiliated with Attic Tours, which is one of the few accredited travel agencies in the Philippines to process Japan visas.