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

PRIVATE STAFF/EMPLOYEE OF PERSONS HOLDING DIPLOMATIC OR OFFICIAL STATUS IN JAPAN

PURPOSE

To work as private staff/employee of persons holding diplomatic or official status in Japan

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 and must have at least two (2) blank visa pages.

2. Visa Application Form

  • Available at the OUR WEB SITE, at the entrance of the Embassy or at FRIENDSHIP TOURS.
  • Application form should be filled out all items correctly, If item is not applicable, please fill in [N/A]. Embassy may not accept application with blank item, no signature or no date in the form; may deny the application that is filled out incorrectly or wrong information.

3. Photo

  • Specs: 4.5cm x 3.5cm(2x1.4 inch),, with white background.
  • Photo must be taken within 6 months.
  • Please write applicant's name and birthdate on back side of the photo.
  • Photo must be pasted on the application form.

4. Copy of Employment Contract

5. Original and photocopy of Certificate of Eligibility (if issued by the Immigration Bureau of Japan

[DOCUMENTS TO BE PREPARED BY EMPLOYER HOLDING DIPLOMATIC OR OFFICIAL STATUS IN JAPAN]

6. Reason for Invitation

7. Guarantee Letter

8. Copy of employer's ID card issued by Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan