General Requirements:

1. Duly accomplished and signed APPLICATION FORM (A4 Size)
2. Original Passport – 6 MONTHS VALID PRIOR TO DEPARTURE DATE
3. 2 pcs. Colored Picture with WHITE BACKGROUND, 45 x 45 mm or 2×2
4. Latest Income Tax Return
5. Original Bank Certificate
6. NSO Authenticated Birth Certificate (issued within a year)
7. NSO Marriage Contract (issued within a year – if married)
8. Authorization Letter (for Visa Filing and Pick-up)
9. Daily Schedule in Japan

For Employee:

• Original Employment Certificate
• Approved Leave of Absence

For Businessman:

• Copy of Business Permit from SEC or DTI
• Copy of Business Permit of Mayor’s Permit

For Student/Child:

• Original Affidavit of Support of Parents/Guardian
• Photocopy of School I.D.

For Retiree:

• Photocopy of Senior Citizen Card or Retirement Documents
• Original Copy of Marriage Contract (if travelling with spouse)
• Affidavit of Support if Senior is dependent

*NOTE: Additional Requirements:

1. Exemption of Birth Certificate and Marriage Contract (if the applicant has his/her passport (old or valid) with a used Japanese Visa).
2. If Birth Certificate from NSO is unreadable, or if there is no record in NSO, together with “Certificate of Non-Record” from NSO Headquarter, submit:
   • – Birth Certificate from Local Civil Registrar
3. If Birth Certificate is LATE REGISTRATION(NSO), submit:
   • – Baptismal Certificate
   • – School Record (form 137)
   • – School Yearbook (if applicable)

**NO PERSONAL APPEARANCE REQUIRED, PLEASE PROVIDE AUTHORIZATION LETTER.