3/F Dusit Thani Manila ayala center, Makati City Tel. 8819-5644 / 8810-9622

Official/Diplomat Visa

PURPOSE

In case of visiting Japan on Diplomatic or Official purpose.

NOTICE

  1. Original Documents
    • All documents issued/prepared in the Philippines must be original except those specifically stated ”photocopy" or "copy".
    • A photocopy of documents issued/prepared in Japan is acceptable. However, the Embassy of Japan will request the submission of the original document, if it is necessary for inspection.
    • The submitted documents cannot be returned. If you want, submit it with its photocopy and request of return.
  2. Validity of documents
    • All documents must be issued within 3 months (only for Birth/Marriage Certificate, 1 year) from the date of application.
  3. Size of documents, Translation, etc.
    • All documents must be in A4 size. Documents of other size must be copied (reduced/enlarged) into A4 and submitted with the original. However, a document of regal size (or almost same as A4 size) is acceptable and no need for photocopy.
    • Never staple documents. Issuance receipt of certificate is not necessary and must be removed.
    • As of documents issued/prepared in other language than English or Japanese, the translation in English or Japanese is required (the date of translation, translator’s name and signature is necessary).
    • Depending on the content of application, additional documents may be required through the Friendship Tours and Resorts Corp.
      If you fail to submit within 1 month from the date of request by the embassy, the application will be terminated.
  4. Please prepare type written application form with a handwritten signature
    ( not acceptable E-Signature )
  5. The applications after April 7, 2025, need to provide 2 sets of original authorization letters to Friendship Tours and Resorts Corporation Manila or Cebu Branch where you file the application.
    ( You can download the format from our website )

REQUIREMENTS

All documents must be original unless otherwise stated "photocopy"

1. PASSPORT

  • Broken passport is not accepted.
  • Passports must be signed (above 13 years old ) and must have at least two (2) blank visa pages

2. Colored Photocopy of passport ( Identification page )

  • If the applicant holds a used Japan visa, please submit a colored photocopy of Used Japan Visa and Landing permit colored photocopy and original passport with used visa.

3. Visa Application Form

  • Please prepare typed application form ( the form is available at our website )
  • Signature must be handwritten signature ( not acceptable E signature )
  • Application form should be filled out all items correctly, If item is not applicable, please fill in [N/A].
  • For “Date of application”, fill in the date of submission to the Friendship Tours and Resort Corporation

4. Photo

  • Specs: 4.5cm x 3.5cm(2x1.4 inch), with white background.
  • Photo must be taken within 6 months.
  • Please write the applicant's name and birthdate on the back side of the photo.
  • Photo must be pasted on the application form.
  • A photo out of the standard or digitally modified is not acceptable.

5. Note Verbale (or other official documents issued by foreign government/international organization in order to support the applicant's visit)

  • It must include the applicant's identification, position, intended purpose and term to stay in Japan.

6. Authorization letter to Friendship Tours and Resorts Corporation Manila Branch or Cebu Branch

  • Please submit 2 sets of original authorization letters with handwritten signature
    ( you may get the format from our website )

【 In case you have a Certificate of Eligibility issued by a Regional Immigration Services Bureau in Japan 】

7. Certificate of Eligibility (COE) photocopy (if issued by the immigration Bureau of Japan.)

  • ※ In the case of an electronic certificate of eligibility (a certificate of eligibility sent by the Immigration via e-mail)　print out and submit the e-mail sent to you
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