 to be photocopied and resized?
3. Is there no specification on the dress code in the photo, like top with a collar? Just plain white background? Is the applicant allowed to smile (showing teeth) in the photo?
4. As for ITR (Form 2316) my latest copy was for last year 2017 as I understand they are given yearly, can I use it or do I need to request for a new one, for 2018?
PSA Birth cert must be issued 1 year ago, according to the embassy’s website. Bank certs and ITR doesn’t really need to be in A4. Photographer said, smiling is not allowed, so I just followed that. You can use the 2017, the 2018 will be issued next year as far as I know.
Hi, thanks for this blog of yours. uhm, is it okay if your guarantor was an OFW in japan and she asked you to visit japan and aside from that. is the japan embassy would denied my japan visa about it?
Not so sure about the OFW guarantor. I cannot guarantee that. You can inquire at the travel agency to make sure.
Hi, thank you for your blog, this really helps alot. I visited Japan last year and I had 15days single visa entry. I want to go back this year and I want to apply for multiple entry visa this time. My question is, since you got your multiple visa and I dont want to screw mine, I’m just curious, what were the reasons you put on the “reasons for requesting multiple entry visa”?
Hi. Thank you for you blog.. I also have few questions..
1. I would like to ask regarding sa number of days, we are applying for 90days visa and my garantor was the one who made my “daily schedule” exact 90days talaga ginawa nya. Do I need to put 60days sa application form ko kahit 90days yong nakasulat sa daily schedule?
2. Is it necessary to apply 2 months before my travel date? What if less than 2months?
1. Write 90 days.
2. That’s fine. Basta wag lang less than a week before your trip. You can try 1 month before your planned departure.
I am a fresh graduate and will be travelling to Japan with family and cousins. I do not have any source of income, for I’m currently taking a gap year before i pursue med school and my parents will shoulder my travel expenses. What document should I submit? Do I have to make a letter? Thankyou!
Yes, make a cover letter explaining that and include your bank certificate. If your traveling with your parents, they need to submit the above requirements.
This is super duper helpful for first-timer like me. I’ve been looking for a step-by-step process on how to apply for Japan Visa over the internet, and I can say this is the most detailed, and easy to follow. This will help us to lessen the chance of us getting denied visa request. Thanks again.
Are retired senior citizens also required to submit an ITR or is it possible to submit only your financial capability to finance the travel?
You can submit a bank certificate and other proof of financial ties in PH. Then write a cover letter na lang po explaining s/he is retired already.
Hi there your Blog is very informative. I just want to ask. Me and my husband wants to apply for visa. Do we need to apply Individual Application for the Visa? or 1 must apply only? hope to hear from you! Thank You!
You both need to apply po, mention mu na lang na you’ll be traveling with your husband.
thank you for the tips Ms. Gael~ I would just like to inquire.. first time ko po mag-travel abroad.. my Japanese Guarantor would like me to stay there for 30 days.. concern lang po ako baka high chance na madecline ang visa application kung ganun katagal mag-stay since most of the blogs i’ve read.. nirerecommend nila na for first timer.. stay only for 15 days.. Any suggestions would be highly appreciated.. Thank you in advance.
Yes, lalo na kung wala ka pang travel history, I suggest limit it muna sa 15 days, dear.
Hi, What if we apply Visa ng July pa lang then November/December ang travel date. ok lang po ba yun?
Currently working kami sa Middle east then sa pinas magaaply para ksama na family, sabay sabay na.
Please read the guide above. That’s too early po.
Hi, my only bank account is the one that was provided by my company for my payroll (BDO). Will the bank certificate from it fulfill as a requirement for the japan visa application? Thanks.
Yes, you can submit that. just make sure you have enough money there to fund your trip.
Hi there. I’ve never been out of the country. I saw a seat sale in Cebu Pacific today for Fukuoka. Overall the roundtrip ticket will be around PHP7,700. I didn’t add any add-ons just to save ‘coz I’m planning to do a backpacking kind of trip and I’m planning to do a 24hr in trip in Fukuoka. I booked June 29-30- will be arriving at night and for return it will be a night flight too. I actually haven’t pay yet through payment centers ‘coz I still have doubts. Well, I’m just an average Pinay…not rich and I am not earning big. My salary is good enough just to provide my basic needs and wants. I would say I’m really frustrated to work in Japan. I’m not really the type who prioritize travelling. Spending days or weeks will only make me crave for Japan more and spending lots of money for travel is kind of unwise for me specially I can’t really call myself yet financially stable and I’d rather spend that money to venture in a low-cost business. But with that mentality…it’s harder for me to put colors on my Japan dream. I just wanted to really have a let’s call it a preview on what is Japan like or just a glimpse of it rather than just watching it on Youtube or imagine it through blogs I read. I know this might sound crazy to have 24 hour trip in Fukuoka and it’s not even a business trip. I see people who travelled abroad and it inspires and motivates them to find a job in that country. I even took basic Japanese class last year and will register for JLPT this year. I chose end of June, a week before the exam, thinking that it will motivate me more. If this all goes well, if I’ll be able to go there then I can share to other folks like me that it’s possible to go to Japan in a very tight budget. I know it’s AMBITIOUS but I’ll never know unless I give it a try.
I’ve been part of my current company for 2 years and 5 months now. My questions are 1.) For bank statement, is it necessary to submit a BS of my own bank account or can I use my payroll bank account? 2.) For itinerary, since it’s my first time and it’s gonna be DIY, is it necessary to book or contact a hotel before applying for a visa or just provide the details of my target hotel? I’m eyeing a capsule hotel if there’s one in Fukuoka. 3.) Lastly, as an experienced traveller, what is your say about this? Or any suggestions/recommendations. I know you’re very busy and I will deeply appreciate in advance your response. Thanks a lot.
1. Yes, you can submit your payroll bank accnt. 2. I suggest you book ahead. It’s cheaper online. 3. Wait for my Fukuoka travel guide, I was just there a few weeks ago. Will write travel tips and itinerary.
Hello, once i applied and granted po ba, is there like a certain amount of time where i should travel na agad before sya ma void? like pwede po ba after 3 months pa.
there is. check the visa, it should be listed there.
Hi, just want to ask if Bank Certificate should also be printed in A4? Thank you for this blogpost! I’m about to apply for Japan visa on July.
Depends sa bank, whatever they give you can submit that. D naman po required na A4 din ang paper nung bank cert.
Hi. All your blogs are very helpful. This is my go-to site when I am doing DIY travel. Thank you!
I usually write the 1st hotel I’ll be staying in.
I’m super nervous, It’s my 2nd time in Japan (if granted again) my 1st tourist visa was 4 yrs ago, came only after 3 days, now it’s still not coming out and it’s already 5th day now. Normally pag matagal daw na dedeny. 🙁 complete docs naman ako except for ITR because i work from home. and just submitted a letter of explanation… ung 1st visa kasi i have a sponsor, 1st time ko mag apply ng tourist without sponsor ngayon. and with my husband and sure have enough funds sa bank! nakaka kaba, wala pa kasi ako narinig na success story na inabot ng more than 5 days ang release na na grant! hayy hal