About short-term stay visa application to Japan

Please apply according to your travel purpose.

A “short-term stay visa” is a “visa for those who stay for less than 90 days for the purpose of unpaid activities such as sightseeing, business, meetings, visiting relatives and acquaintances”. If the period of stay exceeds 90 days (living with a spouse, studying abroad, etc.), if you engage in activities to earn compensation even if you stay within 90 days (employment, entertainment, etc.), or the training content includes practical training If you wish to receive a training allowance, please consult with the Regional Immigration Bureau in advance, obtain an appropriate “Certificate of Eligibility”, and apply for a visa.

General points to note when applying for a short-term stay visa and submitting documents

1. Short-term stay visa application (
1) Short-term stay visa application can be accepted from 3 months before the scheduled travel date.
(2) The shortest examination period is 5 to 7 business days after the documents arrive at the embassy, ​​but the examination may take a month or two or more, and the examination will be completed by the desired travel date. We may not be able to do so, so please apply early with plenty of time.
(3) We cannot respond to early issuance requests according to the desired travel date.
⑷ It does not mean that a visa will be issued if all the submitted documents are complete.
⑸ The embassy will not inform us of the reason for refusing to issue a visa.
We cannot contact the embassy.

2. Documents to
be submitted ( 1) Documents to be submitted differ depending on the purpose of travel. Please apply for a visa that suits your purpose. If the submitted documents are incomplete, the application will not be accepted. Additional documents may be required even if the application is accepted.
⑵ Please submit the submitted documents in A4 size. For documents other than A4 size, please enlarge or reduce the size to A4 size and submit it together with the original (Long and short sizes in the Philippines are acceptable).
(3) No receipt is required when obtaining various documents. Please remove all with the stapler and submit.
(4) As a general rule, all submitted documents are required to be original unless otherwise stated as “copy” or “copy”.
⑸ Even in the case of “visiting relatives”, if the relationship with the relative exceeds the third degree, please prepare the documents to be submitted as shown in the “Short-term stay visa for the purpose of visiting acquaintances”.
⑹ Visas will not be issued if fake or altered documents are submitted.
⑺ In principle, submitted documents cannot be returned. However, we will respond to requests for return of important documents (passports, letters, etc. of the first generation) that are difficult to reissue. If you wish to return it, please attach a clear copy along with the original and submit it with a statement to that effect.
⑻ Depending on the content of your application, the embassy may ask for additional documents. In this case, if you do not submit the documents within 3 months after the embassy requested the documents, the examination will be completed and only your passport will be returned.

Visa type, purpose and fee
Visa type and purpose HANDLING
FEE
VISA FEE TOTAL
(1
) This is the case when the person applying for a short-term stay visa for sightseeing goes on a trip planned by himself / herself. If you wish to have multiple valid visas for tourism purposes,please refer to “Multiple short-term stay visas for Philippine citizens following the 40th anniversary of Japan-ASEAN validity” and submit the documents listed on the same page. need to do it.
1,200php
(multiple visa
2,000php)

1,200php
(multiple visa
2,000php)
(2) A person who
applies for a short-term stay visa for the purpose of visiting an acquaintance or a relative who exceeds the third degree of kinship visits an acquaintance or a relative who exceeds the third degree of kinship living in Japan.
2,000php 2,000php

This is the case when a person who applies for a short-term stay visa for the purpose of visiting relatives within the third degree of kinship visits relatives in Japan. (If the relationship with the visiting relative exceeds the third degree, please prepare the documents based on ②)
2,000php 2,000php
④ Short-term stay visa for commercial purposes This is
a case of visiting Japan for the purpose of business negotiations / business meetings, meeting attendance, non-practical training, etc. at the parent company / sister company and business partners located in Japan. (If the activity includes practical training, a “Certificate of Eligibility” is required regardless of the length of stay.)
1,200php
(multiple visa
2,000php)

1,200php
(multiple visa
2,000php)
⑤ Short-term stay visa for the purpose of dispatched meetings
Except for commercial meetings, this is the case when visiting Japan for the purpose of participating in or attending seminars, international conferences, or meetings between the above organizations.
1,200php 1,200php
⑥ Short-term stay visa for visiting relatives or acquaintances of USFJ When visiting
USFJ or their spouse stationed at a US military base in Japan.
2,000php – – 2,000php
⑦ Short-term stay visa for Japanese spouse or child in the
Philippines A spouse or his / her child who is married to a Japanese long-term stayer who lives in the Philippines with a long-term stay visa and has submitted a residence report to the embassy. This is the case when a person (including a special spouse) travels to Japan in the short term.
1,500php – – 1,500php
⑧ Visa when you have a
certificate of status of residence This is the case when you intend to stay in Japan with a certificate of status of residence. (However, this does not apply to individuals who are resident for diplomatic or public purposes)
1,200php 1,400php 2,600php
⑨ Passage visa
This is a case where you stop in Japan for a transfer when traveling to a third country via Japan. (Even if you are connecting, if you have a purpose of visiting friends or relatives in Japan or for commercial purposes, please apply for a short-term stay visa according to each purpose.)
1,200php – – 1,200php
⑩ Visa for foreigners living in Japan

In addition to the required documents for each of the above purposes, please attach a double-sided copy of the I card that can prove that you have been staying in the Philippines for a long time due to employment, marriage to a Filipino, retiree visa, etc. Those who are staying on a tourist visa cannot apply.

2,000php 1,400php 3,400php
1,500php 1,400php 2,900php
2,000php 1,400php 3,400php

* Visa fees are subject to change according to the instructions of the Japanese Embassy.

Download application form

Application Form (application form / English only)

Application Form –Sample (Application form entry example / English only)

Guarantee Letter –Japanese (Identity Guarantee / Japanese)

Guarantee Letter –English

Invitation Letter –Japanese (Invitation Letter / Japanese)

Invitation Letter –English

List of Applicants –Japanese (Applicants list / Japanese)

List of Applicants –English

Schedule of Stay –Japanese (Stay schedule / Japanese)

Schedule of Stay –English

Company Overview –Japanese (Company / Group Overview Manual / Japanese)

Company Overview –English

Reason for Requesting Multiple Entry –Japanese

Reason for Requesting Multiple Entry –English

Contact Us
VISA reception hours
Mon-Fri 8:30 AM -5 PM
Landline number
(032) 345-3459 / 344-4825
Fax number
(032) 344-4714
cell phone number
0917-724-3373
Email
Info@friendshipcebu.com  (Japanese / English)
Cebu office location
Unit 2-508. 5th Floor, OITC 2 Bldg. Oakridge Business Park ASFortuna St., Banilad Mandaue City Cebu

Contact Us

BLDG 1 Oakridge Business park 880 AS Fortuna st.Banilad Mandaue City

Friendship Tour & Resort Corporation / Tel.00101063 (032) 345-3459

About short-term stay visa application to Japan

Please apply according to your travel purpose.

A “short-term stay visa” is a “visa for those who stay for less than 90 days for the purpose of unpaid activities such as sightseeing, business, meetings, visiting relatives and acquaintances”. If the period of stay exceeds 90 days (living with a spouse, studying abroad, etc.), if you engage in activities to earn compensation even if you stay within 90 days (employment, entertainment, etc.), or the training content includes practical training If you wish to receive a training allowance, please consult with the Regional Immigration Bureau in advance, obtain an appropriate “Certificate of Eligibility”, and apply for a visa.

General points to note when applying for a short-term stay visa and submitting documents

1. Short-term stay visa application (
1) Short-term stay visa application can be accepted from 3 months before the scheduled travel date.
(2) The shortest examination period is 5 to 7 business days after the documents arrive at the embassy, ​​but the examination may take a month or two or more, and the examination will be completed by the desired travel date. We may not be able to do so, so please apply early with plenty of time.
(3) We cannot respond to early issuance requests according to the desired travel date.
⑷ It does not mean that a visa will be issued if all the submitted documents are complete.
⑸ The embassy will not inform us of the reason for refusing to issue a visa.
We cannot contact the embassy.

2. Documents to
be submitted ( 1) Documents to be submitted differ depending on the purpose of travel. Please apply for a visa that suits your purpose. If the submitted documents are incomplete, the application will not be accepted. Additional documents may be required even if the application is accepted.
⑵ Please submit the submitted documents in A4 size. For documents other than A4 size, please enlarge or reduce the size to A4 size and submit it together with the original (Long and short sizes in the Philippines are acceptable).
(3) No receipt is required when obtaining various documents. Please remove all with the stapler and submit.
(4) As a general rule, all submitted documents are required to be original unless otherwise stated as “copy” or “copy”.
⑸ Even in the case of “visiting relatives”, if the relationship with the relative exceeds the third degree, please prepare the documents to be submitted as shown in the “Short-term stay visa for the purpose of visiting acquaintances”.
⑹ Visas will not be issued if fake or altered documents are submitted.
⑺ In principle, submitted documents cannot be returned. However, we will respond to requests for return of important documents (passports, letters, etc. of the first generation) that are difficult to reissue. If you wish to return it, please attach a clear copy along with the original and submit it with a statement to that effect.
⑻ Depending on the content of your application, the embassy may ask for additional documents. In this case, if you do not submit the documents within 3 months after the embassy requested the documents, the examination will be completed and only your passport will be returned.

Visa type, purpose and fee
Visa type and purpose HANDLING
FEE
VISA FEE TOTAL
(1
) This is the case when the person applying for a short-term stay visa for sightseeing goes on a trip planned by himself / herself. If you wish to have multiple valid visas for tourism purposes,please refer to “Multiple short-term stay visas for Philippine citizens following the 40th anniversary of Japan-ASEAN validity” and submit the documents listed on the same page. need to do it.
1,200php
(multiple visa
2,000php)

1,200php
(multiple visa
2,000php)
(2) A person who
applies for a short-term stay visa for the purpose of visiting an acquaintance or a relative who exceeds the third degree of kinship visits an acquaintance or a relative who exceeds the third degree of kinship living in Japan.
2,000php 2,000php

This is the case when a person who applies for a short-term stay visa for the purpose of visiting relatives within the third degree of kinship visits relatives in Japan. (If the relationship with the visiting relative exceeds the third degree, please prepare the documents based on ②)
2,000php 2,000php
④ Short-term stay visa for commercial purposes This is
a case of visiting Japan for the purpose of business negotiations / business meetings, meeting attendance, non-practical training, etc. at the parent company / sister company and business partners located in Japan. (If the activity includes practical training, a “Certificate of Eligibility” is required regardless of the length of stay.)
1,200php
(multiple visa
2,000php)

1,200php
(multiple visa
2,000php)
⑤ Short-term stay visa for the purpose of dispatched meetings
Except for commercial meetings, this is the case when visiting Japan for the purpose of participating in or attending seminars, international conferences, or meetings between the above organizations.
1,200php 1,200php
⑥ Short-term stay visa for visiting relatives or acquaintances of USFJ When visiting
USFJ or their spouse stationed at a US military base in Japan.
2,000php – – 2,000php
⑦ Short-term stay visa for Japanese spouse or child in the
Philippines A spouse or his / her child who is married to a Japanese long-term stayer who lives in the Philippines with a long-term stay visa and has submitted a residence report to the embassy. This is the case when a person (including a special spouse) travels to Japan in the short term.
1,500php – – 1,500php
⑧ Visa when you have a
certificate of status of residence This is the case when you intend to stay in Japan with a certificate of status of residence. (However, this does not apply to individuals who are resident for diplomatic or public purposes)
1,200php 1,400php 2,600php
⑨ Passage visa
This is a case where you stop in Japan for a transfer when traveling to a third country via Japan. (Even if you are connecting, if you have a purpose of visiting friends or relatives in Japan or for commercial purposes, please apply for a short-term stay visa according to each purpose.)
1,200php – – 1,200php
⑩ Visa for foreigners living in Japan

In addition to the required documents for each of the above purposes, please attach a double-sided copy of the I card that can prove that you have been staying in the Philippines for a long time due to employment, marriage to a Filipino, retiree visa, etc. Those who are staying on a tourist visa cannot apply.

2,000php 1,400php 3,400php
1,500php 1,400php 2,900php
2,000php 1,400php 3,400php

* Visa fees are subject to change according to the instructions of the Japanese Embassy.

Download application form

Application Form (application form / English only)

Application Form –Sample (Application form entry example / English only)

Guarantee Letter –Japanese (Identity Guarantee / Japanese)

Guarantee Letter – English

Invitation Letter – Japanese (招へい理由書/日本語)

Invitation Letter – English

List of Applicants – Japanese (申請人名簿/日本語)

List of Applicants – English

Schedule of Stay – Japanese (滞在日程表/日本語)

Schedule of Stay – English

Company Overview – Japanese (会社・団体概要説明書/日本語)

Company Overview – English

Reason for Requesting Multiple Entry – Japanese

Reason for Requesting Multiple Entry – English

お問い合わせ
VISA受付時間
月~金 8:30AM – 5 PM
固定電話番号
(032)345-3459 / 344-4825
FAX番号
(032)344-4714
携帯電話番号
0917-724-3373
Email
Info@friendshipcebu.com  (Japanese / English)
セブオフィス所在地
Unit 2-508. 5th Floor, OITC 2 Bldg. Oakridge Business Park ASFortuna St., Banilad Mandaue City Cebu

Contact Us

BLDG 1 Oakridge Business park 880 AS Fortuna st.Banilad Mandaue City

Friendship Tour & Resort Corporation / Tel.00101063 (032) 345-3459

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