PROCEDURE FOR EXTENDING THE VALIDITY OF RE-ENTRY PERMIT

RE-ENTRY PERMIT

• Foreign nationals residing in Japan, who wish to leave Japan temporarily and then return during the authorized term of residence, may re-enter Japan without obtaining a visa if they receive in advance, a "re-entry permit" from the nearest Regional Immigration Bureau or its branches.
• The maximum validity of the re-entry permit is set at "5 years", if it does not exceed the period of stay. In the case of special permanent residents, the maximum validity of the re-entry permit is set at "6 years".
• Two types of Re-entry permit are: Multiple which can be used several times within the period of validity and Single which is valid for only one time and has to be re-applied once used at the Regional Immigration Bureau.

Cases that can and cannot apply for extension of period of validity

• Application for extension of validity of re-entry permit outside Japan can be done within 7 years from the date the permit was issued as special permanent residents and up to 6 years from the date the permit was issued for those holding other status of residence. Extension beyond these periods is not possible. Also, re-entry permits cannot be extended beyond the authorized term of residence/period of stay.
• Please apply for extension of re-entry permit within the validity period of the existing re-entry permit. In principle, if the period of validity of the permit has expired, it cannot be extended.
• If you leave the country on a special re-entry permit, the period of validity cannot be extended.

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

(1) Passport

Note: In cases where the passport with re-entry permit has already expired, a new passport as well as the passport with re-entry permit must be submitted.

(2) Application Form for extension of Re-entry Permit

Note1: Please be sure to write "reason why you are requesting for extension"

Note2: Application Forms are available at FRIENDSHIP TOURS

(3) (If the validity of the re-entry permit has expired) Reason for applying after the expiry re-entry permit and proof/supporting documents

(4) Residence Card or Special Permanent Resident Certificate

D. Filing/Application

All applications must be done thru the FRIENDSHIP TOURS.

E. POINTS TO REMEMBER

• For lost passports with re-entry permit, please ask relatives etc. in Japan to obtain a "Certificate of validity of Re-entry Permit" issued by Regional Immigration Office and submit.
  ➢For delivery of "Certificate of validity of Re-entry Permit" in cases where there is no relative in Japan, please ask the Regional Immigration Office.
• The shortest period for the review/examination is (2) working days (excluding holidays) however, it may take longer depending on the content of the application, thus earlier application is encouraged.
• Even if you have an existing multiple re-entry permit, the extended re-entry permit that will be issued by Embassy will no longer be multiple-entry and will be valid for single entry only. Accordingly, after the extended re-entry permit is used to enter Japan, you cannot re-enter Japan without securing a new re-entry permit (including special re-entry permit).

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