Japan is a top travel destination for many Filipinos. Here's an easy guide on how to apply for a single-entry eVISA.
If you are a Philippine passport holder, you would need a visa to enter Japan, one of the top travel destinations in Asia. Thankfully, the Japan eVISA application is a very easy one.
So if you’re looking for a quick guide, then you’ve come to the right place. Soon enough you’ll be packing your stuff to jet off to the Land of the Rising Sun!
Japan Tourism Short-term Visa
Please note that this guide is specifically for single-entry eVISA applications.
– All eVISAs issued will be single-entry.
– Your stay in Japan must not exceed 90 days.
– All other types of visa (i.e. multiple-entry, business, domestic helper, long-term stay or spouse of Japanese) have to be submitted physically at the Embassy of Japan.
Table of Contents
Japan eVISA: List of Requirements
1. Valid passport – Must be valid for at least 6 months on the date of entry.
2. Colour photo – Should have a light background, and taken within the last 6 months.
3. Screenshot of SGWorkPass mobile app – Showing your latest employment pass information, scanned within 5 days from application date.
4. Certificate of Employment or Business Registration Profile from ACRA (for business owners)
5. Income Tax Notice or Bank Statements / Passbook
6. Flight bookings to and from Japan
7. Accommodation booking(s)
8. Itinerary – Download this file and enter the details of your daily activities.
Japan eVISA: Online Submission
Once you have prepared all of the needed documents, sign up for an account on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan website. Click the New registration button to start your application. Enter the necessary details as accurately as possible, and upload your documents accordingly.
In case of incomplete documents, the processing of your application may slow down, or worse, the Embassy may cancel it without processing.
Japan eVISA: Fee
Fortunately, getting a Japan tourism visa is FREE for Filipinos!
Japan eVISA: Waiting Time
After about 5 days, I got an e-mail notification that my eVISA has been issued. But the Japanese embassy advises to submit your application at least 2 months in advance, especially during peak season. It can be up to 4-8 weeks processing time, so just keep that in mind when planning your trip!
A day at Hakone, Japan! Photography: Lord Acuña
Overall, I must say that this was one of the quickest and easiest visa applications I have done! If you have any questions, let me know in the comments section. Good luck with your application! 🙂
Discussion
Hello po help niyo naman po ako, i plan to go in japan when everythings okay when covid 19 will gone so now im working here in japan as a WP holder,what should i do po.please help .!?
Hi. I just want to ask how many days or months needed to get a Visa prior to your departure date? I mean if depature date is on 15 March, is it possible for me to process may Visa 2 weeks before my flight?
What about po if tix nio is from Phil-Japan, then Japan-SG, okay lang po ba yun? Working here sa SG with s-pass… sorry for the doubled post. Thanks
Hello what if kung ung tix mo is From Philippines – Japan, then Japan- SG. Wo
Hello..same question here..
Ohh, i read below that Yes we can get visa in Singapore even tix from PH 🙂
Hello. I habe a quick question. How much money do i need in my bank statement?
My wife is holding LTVP and we are planning to go on 5 days holiday in JP. We intend to get her Visa here but flight origin will be in PH as we are planning to drop by at Philippines for few days then from there we will fly to Japan. Do you think its posible to get her Visa here?
You can apply visa in SG even PI is your place of origin
Hi Lord,
Since I’ll be travelling alone and tourism is my main purpose, I have no guarantor / inviter – will I just indicate NA on the space provided on page 2 of application form. Hope you can advise me on that. Thank you for your time :)) God bless..
Hi Lord,
Since I’ll be travelling alone and tourism is my main purpose, I have no guarantor / inviter – will I just indicate NA on the space provided on page 2 of application form. Hope you can advise me on that. Thank you for your time :)) God bless..
Hi, Hope you can guide me. I am holding a Singapore pass but will be based in Philippines for 3 months. Basically I will depart from PH to Tokyo. Can i get a visa in PH or do i have to get it in SG. Appreciate your help. Thank you in advance.
Hi I am a Singapore PR. What ID will i put in the application form? Need to be a Philippine issued ID?
Thanks!
Hi sir! Ask ko lang po if need ko po muna mag book ng flight before applying for visa? and have you tried applying for multi entry? thank you so much, hope you find the time to answer my queries 🙂
hi. we are working also in singapore but are savings is in one of the banks in Philippines. Is it ok that bank certificates will be coming form Philippines?
Hi Jobelle, that’s totally fine!
Hi,
Is it ok to submit two bank statements? (1 from PH and 1 from SG)
Thanks!
What for? Just submit the SG one! 🙂
Hello sir, can we apply tourist visa in japan? My husband ang my 2 kids want to visit japan for only a week, do we need to get the visa? And where can we apply?
I have a question about collection date~ Did they write a date on your slip ? In my case, they said they will call me about collection date. So I am curious
Hello!Thank you for this article. Just want to ask if it is possible that my port of entry is in Kansai Osaka and will be staying their for 4 days then another 4 days in tokyo and my departure aiport is in Narita. Do i need to state all the addresses in the application form? Thanks for your help.
Hi, what if I’m visiting multiple cities? Which address do I put in the application form? Thank you!
any idea if it safe to use Airbnb instead of hotel, when applying visa., – ofw from Singapore here. 🙂
Awesome guide. How about for dependents like spouse with no work and kids not yet studying? Any other requirements