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This visa guide is for Multiple Entry Japan Visa applications. This contains Japan visa requirements and the multiple entry form. If you’re interested in only a single-entry visa, read these instead: Japan Single-entry TOURIST Visa, if you’re applying as a tourist, or Japan Single-entry VISIT Visa, if you’re visiting friends or relatives.
Note that this visa guide is only for TOURISTS applying in the Philippines. If you’re traveling to Japan for BUSINESS or for cultural matters, I’m afraid I can’t be of help as our knowledge is limited to personal experiences of our team. Rules may be different in other cities and for other nationalities.
Over the past few years, the Japanese Embassy has been lenient when it comes to letting Filipino tourists. Getting a Japan visa is no longer as difficult as before. Processes have been streamlined, rules relaxed, and requirements reduced in an effort to boost tourism.
In fact, they have been handing returning tourists MULTIPLE-ENTRY visas even when they’re not asking for it. That’s what happened to me.
So does that mean that you should expect a multiple-entry visa if it’s not your first time? NOPE, not necessarily.
My first visa was single entry. My second, multiple-entry, and I didn’t even request for it. My third Japan visa was singe-entry again. My fourth, multiple-entry. It’s erratic like that. Clearly, they base it on many factors, which is why, if you’re gunning for a multiple-entry visa and you can’t leave anything to chance, you have to do the application right.
We have been handling the visa applications of our teammates and we have done applying for a multiple-entry visa many times. So allow me to share how we do it.
Update (Feb 2018). According to the staff at Reli Tours, they noticed since the year started, the embassy had been giving multiple entry visas ONLY to those who explicitly applied for it (meaning, those who filled out the form below). It was just their observation, nothing confirmed or official, but just sharing with you what they said.
WHAT'S COVERED IN THIS GUIDE?
WHO ARE ELIGIBLE FOR A MULTIPLE ENTRY VISA?
Below is a form provided by the Japanese Embassy, enumerating the types of multiple-entry visas and corresponding eligibility requirements. If you meet any of the following criteria, you may request for one.
Japan Multiple Entry Visa Request Form 2019Most people will fall under the first category, so let me highlight that for you:
Multiple visa for tourist Eligibility Categories:
For the purpose of this article, let’s label A to D. The reason: I’ll be referring to these categories again when I discuss the requirements so it is important to know where you fall under.
- Category A. If you have travelled to Japan as temporary visitor within the last three years AND have sufficient financial capability to support their trip.
- Category B. If you have travelled to Japan as temporary visitor within the last three years AND have travelled as temporary visitor to G7 countries (excluding Japan) several times within the last three years. The other G7 countries are: Canada, France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom (UK) and the United States (USA).
- Category C. If you have high financial capacity (but has not been to Japan in the past 3 years). The keywords here are HIGH FINANCIAL CAPACITY.
- Category D. If you are an immediate family member (Spouse/Child) of a person who has high financial capacity.
JAPAN MULTIPLE ENTRY VISA REQUIREMENTS
Here’s a checklist for those visiting as TOURIST, (which means you won’t be visiting a friend or a relative, and you’re staying at a hotel).
Note that this section contains just the basic requirements. There are additional documents needed depending on your eligibility category, listed in the following section.
1. Multiple Entry Visa Request Form
You can download it here.
You can also get the form from the agency.
At the bottom of the form, you’ll find a box where you will be asked to explain why you need a multiple-entry visa. If you feel like it’s not enough space for your explanation, you can use an extra sheet. Better yet, just provide an explanation letter.
2. Philippine passport
Must have at least 6 months validity from your target travel date.
Must have 2 blank pages or more.
Must have a signature. For newer passports, you can find the signature field on Page 3, the page next to the Bio Page. If it’s blank, you can sign it. For older e-passports, your digital signature is already on the bio page. No need to sign.
3. Accomplished visa application form.
The form must be completely filled out. Just put N/A if some fields are not applicable to you.
You may download it from here.
Use A4 paper when you print it out.
4. ID photo.
4.5cm x 4.5 cm.
White background.
Write your name at the back.
Paste it on the designated area on the application form.
5. Daily itinerary
- Also known as daily schedule.
- Download the format here.
- Must be printed on an A4-size paper.
Update: Covid-19 Form
On 3 February 2020, the Japanese Embassy in Manila announced that visa applicants must answer and submit an additional questionnaire in accordance to the Japanese government’s decision to impose restrictions on travelers who have recently visited areas that are affected by Covid-19.
All applicants must accomplish and submit this form, in addition to the other requirements.
✅ DOWNLOAD THE ADDITIONAL FORM HERE!
Aside from the basic requirements listed above, you must also provide additional documents depending on the category you fall under.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
CATEGORY A: If you have traveled to Japan as temporary visitor within the past 3 years AND have sufficient financial capacity
- Proof of travel to Japan in the last 3 years. The used visas and landing permission stamps on your passport are accepted. If your qualified visas/stamps are on an old passport, submit the old passport too.
- Income tax return (ITR) Form 2316 . If you don’t have a current ITR because you’re new at your job or you’re working abroad or whatever, you can provide copies of invoice or payslip or other tax forms along with a letter explaining why you can’t provide this.
- Bank certificate. Or any other proof of financial capacity such as dividend certificate of stock. Must be issued within the past 3 months. There’s no telling how big a fund is “enough” to get approved, but (in case you’re wondering) my account had only a bit north of P100,000. I planned on staying for a week. I also have a friend who applied for a 5-day stay with only P50,000 in the bank. Hers got approved, too.
CATEGORY B: If you have traveled to Japan as temporary visitor AND other G7 countries several times within the past 3 years
The keywords here are G7 COUNTRIES SEVERAL TIMES.
- Proof of travel to Japan in the last 3 years as temporary visitor. The used visas and landing permission stamps on your passport are accepted. If your qualified visas/stamps are on an old passport, submit the old passport too.
- Proof of travel to other G7 countries in the last 3 years as temporary visitor. Same as above, visas and stamps are accepted. Just submit the passports where they are affixed.
Note: Previously, for this category, no need for financial documents like ITR or bank certificate. However, we’ve been getting reports from readers that they were still required to submit financial docs even if they fall under this category. The Japanese website still does not list them as requirements though. It is possible that some agencies require financial docs while some don’t. What we recommend is to call the agency where you will lodge your application beforehand to confirm.
CATEGORY C: If you have high financial capacity
This is for those who have high financial capacity BUT HAVE NOT BEEN TO JAPAN WITHIN THE PAST 3 YEARS.
We receive a lot of messages from people who have never been to Japan and have low financial capacity but are adamant in applying for a multiple entry visa. While that is possible, it can be risky. If it’s your first time to travel to Japan, the safer way is to apply for a single-entry first. This will give you better chances of approval.
If you have high financial capacity (kaching, kaching!) and you haven’t visited Japan as a temporary visitor in the past 3 years, here are the requirements:
- Birth certificate from PSA. Must be issued within the past one year. If late registration, you will also have to submit a baptismal certificate, high school or elementary school record (Form 137), and school yearbook (only if you have it).
- Marriage certificate from PSA. Only if you’re married. Must be issued within one year from PSA Main Office or Serbilis Outlet Center nationwide.
- Income tax return (ITR) Form 2316 . If you don’t have a current ITR because you’re new at your job or you’re working abroad or whatever, you can provide copies of invoice or payslip or other tax forms along with a letter explaining why you can’t provide this.
- Bank certificate. Or any other proof of financial capacity such as dividend certificate of stock. Must be issued within the past 3 months.
CATEGORY D: Spouse or Child of someone with high financial capacity
- Birth certificate from PSA. Must be issued within the past one year. If late registration, you will also have to submit a baptismal certificate, high school or elementary school record (Form 137), and school yearbook (only if you have it).
- Marriage certificate from PSA. Only if you’re married. Must be issued within one year from PSA Main Office or Serbilis Outlet Center nationwide.
- Income tax return (ITR) Form 2316 of Guarantor. The guarantor is the spouse or parent with abundant financial resources.
- Bank certificate of Guarantor. Any other proof of financial capacity such as dividend certificate of stock is also accepted. Must be issued within the past 3 months.
If you’re applying to visit family or friends, you can find the list of requirements here: Japan Visa Requirements.
HOW TO APPLY FOR A MULTIPLE ENTRY JAPAN VISA
1. Determine if you are eligible.
You’ll find all the eligibility categories above. In some cases, an applicant can fall under 2 or more categories. In that case, I recommend that you take a look at the requirements and figure out which category has the most needed documents that you can provide.
2. Complete the requirements.
Once you have figured out or decided your category, gather all the required documents as enumerated in the previous sections.
Make sure that all printed out documents are on an A4-size paper.
3. Submit via an Accredited Travel Agency.
Currently, there are only a handful of accredited travel agencies. They all charge different rates for the processing of the visa, but it’s somewhere between P800 and P2000. Some are stricter than others, too.
You can find the list of agencies and their office addresses here: Japan Visa Agencies
4. Wait for your visa.
Travel agencies say it usually takes 5-7 working days, but it is often shorter than that. I got my first and second muliple-entry visas after only 2 days. One of our readers said she got hers after 3 weeks. I guess you can never really tell.
Just to manage expectations: Just because you applied for a multiple-entry visa doesn’t mean you will be given exactly that. There’s still a chance that you will be granted a single-entry visa or your application will be denied. It is still at the sole discretion of the Embassy.
That’s about it! Good luck!
Frequently Asked Questions
I’m traveling to Japan for the first time. Can I apply for a multiple-entry Japan visa?
Only if you have high financial capacity or you’re an immediate family member of someone with a high financial capacity.
But in general, it’s much much safer to apply for a single-entry visa if you’re a first-time applicant.
To apply for a single-entry visa, read: SINGLE-ENTRY JAPAN VISA REQUIREMENTS.
How much show money should I have in my bank account to be considered for “high financial capacity”?
They don’t say how much exactly. I don’t know. The agents I asked don’t know either. But it’s generally accepted that if you have a 7-digit amount in your account (over 1 million pesos), you’re eligible.
I’m visiting a friend or relative. Can I apply for a multiple-entry Japan visa?
I don’t know for sure. In general, it’s safer to aim for a multiple-entry visa if you’re applying as a TOURIST, not a VISITOR. According to some our readers, VISIT VISA applicants are less likely to be granted a multiple-entry visa.
How early should I apply for a multiple-entry Japan visa?
3 months before your target travel date is the earliest, in my opinion. Remember, whether or not you’ll be granted a multiple-entry visa is upon the discretion of the embassy. It is still possible that you be granted a single-entry vis even if you apply for multiple. The single-entry visa has a validity of 3 months, so if luck is not on your side and you’re granted a single-entry visa, you can still use it to enter Japan.
I prefer applying 1 month before the trip.
Do I need a travel agency to apply?
Yes. Unless it’s a special case, all visa applications must be coursed through any of their accredited travel agencies.
Here’s the complete list of officially accredited travel agencies: Japan Visa Travel Agencies.
Do I need to book flights and hotel before applying?
No. It’s not a requirement. However, on the application form, you will have to write down the specific AIRLINE and HOTEL ADDRESS you wish to book (or have booked).
Some travel agencies accept flight itinerary if the applicant is already booked for better chances. Some don’t. In general, it is not a requirement. If you haven’t booked flights yet, don’t. Get a visa first.
How long is the validity of multiple-entry Japan visa?
Multiple-entry visas will allow you to stay for 15 or 30 days per trip, depending on what is given to you.
But the visa can be used multiple times for 5 years.
How long does it take to process Japan visa application?
Up to 7 days, generally. But it varies. My first time, 5 working days. Second time, 2 days. Then on my third and fourth times, 7 days and 2 days respectively.
I know people who have waited weeks for theirs. Pretty hard to tell.
Is personal appearance required for a multiple-entry Japan visa?
NO. You can ask someone else to do submit the documents for you IF THE REQUIREMENTS ARE COMPLETE.
For good measure, write an authorization letter.
Should the application form be typewritten/computerized or handwritten?
Either is okay. I’ve tried applying with both. No problem.
If the question doesn’t apply to me, should I write N/A or just leave it blank?
Put N/A.
It confuses applicants because Japan and Korea have different policies, and most designated agencies process both Japan and Korean visas.
But here’s the generally accepted practice: For Japan Visa form, write N/A. For Korean Visa form, leave it blank.
What are the common reasons why multiple-entry Japan visa applications are denied?
I can only speculate, but based on the messages we receive from our followers, the usual reasons are the following:
- You’re not eligible for multiple-entry. You’re probably traveling to Japan for the first time and have insufficient funds but you’re applying for multiple-entry. You should apply for a single-entry visa first.
- You can’t prove that you can financially support yourself on this trip. You probably have insufficient funds or not in a good financial standing.
- You can’t prove that you intend to return (rootedness). You probably don’t have a stable job at this point, unemployed, newly employed, or newly resigned, and it’s giving the impression that you intend to work there.
- Your intention/purpose in Japan is unclear. This is why it is best to be specific when you’re detailing the reasons for your visit. There may also be some inconsistencies in your application.
How many times can I visit Japan using a multiple-entry visa?
I don’t know if there is a limit regarding frequency of use. However, according to most forum sites, you shouldn’t spend more than 180 days in Japan. That’s total, cumulative number of days. This is just based on online forums. I don’t have official confirmation.
That’s the cumulative number of days. Not to be confused with the length of stay you are allowed PER TRIP, which is usually 15 or 30 days per trip, depending on what you are granted. Check your visa, the length of stay allowed is indicated.
I have just returned from Japan. How soon can I travel to Japan again?
Not sure if there is a limit. But I can tell you these:
In 2016: I exited Narita at 7:45pm to accompany my mom because she didn’t want to travel alone. Then, the next morning, I flew back and entered Narita again. That’s less than 24 hours apart, but I didn’t have any problem at the Immigration at all.
In 2018: I exited Nagoya on December 7 and flew to Sapporo for another trip on December 10. I didn’t run into any trouble either.
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Yes, anything between 50k to 100k is the safest amount to have inside the bank.
Hi, question..if someone have multiple visa. When she return to japan since the lst time of her visit?
Good day,
I applied for tourist visa in japan.single entry.plan ko na mag vacation this august 2017.nxt time gusto ko ulit bumalik so plan ko na mag apply for multiple entry visa.ilang months bago ako ulit makapg apply ng visa?
‘Hope to hear your respond.
Thank you
Hi, Good day. Did you fill up the multiple enty form for your 2nd try or was it the single enty then they gave you a multiple entry visa? Thanks
I didn’t fill out the multiple-entry form. They just gave us multiple entry visa despite us not requesting for it. :)
if we fill up the multiple entry form do we still need to submit a letter requesting a multiple entry visa??
No na, unless di kasya ung explanation mo dun sa space provided sa form.
hi! when you were granted a multiple entry visa, did you perhaps buy JR Pass as well? is multiple entry visa with temporary status accepted that time? i was searching the net and one JR Pass seller mentioned that multiple entry visa holders cannot use JR Pass… thank you!
Hi! I saw that too when I was granted a multiple visa back in 2016. I was still able to get a JR pass from the travel agency where I applied for my visa despite this “rule” though. Just ask your TA. But you probably don’t need to worry about this. :)
Hi Hiki. In 2016, I was able to use a JR Pass while on a multiple entry visa… Not sure if something has changes since.
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The embassy moved the file. Updated now. Thanks for bringing this up. :)
Hi.. I’ve been to Japan twice in last year but I haven’t been to any of g7 coubtries yet. Can i still apply for multiple entry?
Yep. You only need to meet at least one (not all) of the eligibility points listed above. So yep, you can be granted a multiple entry visa even without a G7 travel history.
Our teammate Astrid (who is also a regular contributor here) was recently granted a multiple entry visa and her travels were limited to Southeast Asia and Japan. Her application was still approved.
Hello! For the last multiple entry visa that was given to you last year, did you apply for a single entry visa only? Is that the form that you filled-up? Back in 2016, there were no forms yet separating single entry and multiple entry visas, and I was given a multiple entry one on my first visit to Japan. My sister went last year (this was when they started having the separate forms), and since she only applied for a single entry one, she was given that, even though we submitted basically the same requirements (we had our mother as guarantor).
My family and I are planning to go to Japan this June. It’s my mother’s and my brother’s first time in the country. I was thinking to just have them apply for a single entry visa, just to play it safe. But we plan to go back for the 2020 olympics, so a multiple entry one would really be great.
Do you have any recommendations? Thank you and more power to you and this site! :)
Hi Steph, to answer your question, yep, the 2 multiple visas that I have were both granted despite me applying for single entry.
However, my blogging partner Vins recently applied and the staff at Reli Tours said that they noticed since the year started, the embassy had only been giving multiple entry visas to those who would explicitly apply for it (meaning, those who would fill out the form above). It was just their observation, nothing confirmed or official, but just sharing with you what they said.
If it’s their (your mom’s and bro’s) first time to apply for a Japan visa, it’s always best practice to apply for a single entry muna to be safe. :)
I fall on both #1 and #2 eligibility since i had been to Japan and I had traveled to G7 countries multiple times in the last 3 years (12 Schengen countries + UK + US) even Australia. However I did not request for multiple entry visa so on my 2nd visa (2018) they still gave me single entry.
Hi :) Question about: “I also have a friend who applied for a 5-day stay with only P50,000 in the bank. Hers got approved, too.”
Did your friend get approved for a single-entry or a multiple entry? Thank you :)
That friend, single entry. It was her first time.
And just very recently, another friend applied with only P70,000 for her 2nd Japan trip, she was given multiple entry.
How high is the HIGH FINANCIAL Capacity? :D
same question, just wondering if 500k is high enough to get a multiple entry if you are applying for the first time in Japan
They don’t say explicitly.
Also i was planning to go this November kayalang i wanted to book early. I just did not want to risk buying the ticket without the visa that is why i wanted to apply for multiple because of the validity. Is there a chance na i applied for multiple tapos bigyan nila ako ng single entry which is di ko pa naman magagamit. Baka it might affect affect my next visa application?
Hi Joanna, yes, may chance na single ang ibigay sayo kahit multiple ang iapply mo.
Regarding whether or not makakaapekto, may isa kaming reader na hindi rin nya nagamit single visa nya tapos she applied again, sabi nya wala namang naging problem.
HI! I just wanted to verify, according to your reply above, I can choose to apply for multiple entry, but if somehow they find my requirements not enough for multiple but would suffice for single entry, it is still possible to be granted single entry visa right? (Background lang po, I already visited Japan last January 2017, then will go back this year by September.)
Planning to apply po kasi ako for Multiple entry kasi I want to go back by 2020 for the Olympics.
Gud day ask ko lng single entry po ako lagi coz invite ako ng brother inlaw ko now dto po ako s japan pauwi nko ng april ask kol lng pde ko kya iapply multiple visa s nxt n punta ko dto s japan my business nmn ako s pinas n pde ko iproof for applying without guarantor possible kya maaprubahan ako tnx po
Pwede po pero mas okay if as a tourist, not as a visitor.
Hi Allan, yep, pwedeng single ang ibigay. Pwede ring flat out ideny. Yun ang tricky kapag nag-apply ng multiple. You’ll never know until results time.
Pag nag-apply ka, ask the agency if marerecommend nila, given all the docs that you have, na mag-apply ng multiple. Mas alam nila un :)
Hello, I’m a girl from Iran, which four Japanese girls asked me to form a team. What visa should I receive? The invitation visa is accepted by my friends? I want to stay in Tokyo for one month ありがとう
Hello! We just submitted our requirements for Japan Visa. This is now our second time applying. We didn’t submit a form of request for Multiple Entry because we were not aware of it and the agency didn’t inform us about it. Anyway, do we still have the chance to be given multiple entry visas? Thank you.
Hi Happy. May I know if you were granted multiple entry visas?
My family and I will be submitting this month. It will also be our second time applying. I’m thinking of applying the single entry (and hope that we will be given multiple entry) to be on the safe side.
There might be. But it’s hard to tell at this point because the last time we asked, the agency said the form is now a must for multiple.
hi! Gusto ko sana magapply ng multiple entry japan visa. NagSchengen ako last 2016 and went to both Italy and France, and last trip ko to Japan is 2015….ang problem ko is this: i have an italian schengen visa but yung entry and exit ko is through amsterdam. In other words, yung travel ko to italy and france walang immigration stamps. Acceptable po kaya yun sa embassy? May suggestion po ba kayo na pwede kong option or gawin? Thanks.
Hi Laurrie, okay lang po yun! Familiar naman sila sa Schengen policy so di issue yun. :)
Hi Yoshke,
I have 2 Schengen Visas, one was issued by Czech Republic (last Dec 2016) and the other one was from Switzerland (last April 2017). For the Czech, my entrance/exit point is Amsterdam while for the Switzerland, my entrance/exit was Geneva. I was able to tour France and Italy kaso walang immigration stamps. Do you think I need to submit photos pa during my Italy and France stay as proofs?
I just reread your comment, and hmmmm, I’m not sure kung papaano if ganyan ang case, kasi the visa was issued by another country. Di ko alam if icoconsider sya ng embassy. Best to call yung travel agency kung saan ka mag-aapply na lang.
Hi! Just wanna ask something. Ive been to Japan twice last year but both my visas are with a guarantor. Is it possible for me to apply for a multiple visa? Can I just submit the multiple entry visa form without having to provide my own tax return form? Thanks
Ang alam ko, pwede naman kahit may guarantor before. Ewan ko rin.
You need to submit an ITR unless there is a valid reason.
Hi po. sa page ng relaxation of visa requirements in the JPN emb. in the PH, ang list of documents for category A is this:
a. Visa Application Form (with Photo)
b. Machine-Readable Passport (MRP) meeting (ICAO) standard or ordinary IC passport
c. Proof of previous travel to Japan (existing or old passport with Japan visa, landing permit and entry stamps)
d. Bank Certificate of applicant
e. Employment Certificate of applicant
f. Letter of explanation for requesting Multiple-entry visa
can you tell po if hindi na need ng ITR basta may employment certificate, or requirement parin po kahit hindi na nakalagay dito sa list??? thank you. :)
ay wait po nvm, kakakita ko lang. requirement pala talaga. don’t approve napo yung comments ko. thank you.
My sister and I are planning to go to Japan this May. I have been to Japan before back in 2016 and I plan to apply for multiple entry. My sister has never been to Japan but we have both been to New Zealand in 2016.
My Questions:
1) Can my sister apply for multiple entry visa in Japan?
2) Can she fall under Category B (since she has been to NZ but not Japan) or Category D (since I can sponsor her)?
3)If she does not fall within any category, is it “safer” (higher chance of approval) for her to apply for Single Entry?
Your reply is much appreciated. Thanks!
1. Only if you have HIGH FINANCIAL CAPACITY.
2. New Zealand is not a G7 country so she can’t be under B. And she can only be under D if you have high financial capacity.
3. Rule of thumb is, if it’s your first time to apply, apply for a single-entry visa.
Hi po,
Plan ko po magapply ng japan visa this May 2018. Plano ko pumunta ng japan (first time), ma-aavail ko kaya ang multiple entry kahit 1st time lang ako pupunta?
btw, nakapunta na ako ng korea early this year (w/single entry visa).
If you have HIGH FINANCIAL CAPACITY.
how much is the amount needed for a HIGH FINANCIAL CAPACITY?
Hi Sheila, we’ve answered that question in the post. FAQ #2
Hi, do you have idea if the agencies charge higher fees for multiple visas? compared to single entry. or same lang, thanks
Hello,
Do you any idea if there is a passport validity requirement for applying for a multiple-entry visa? I mean,
if that will be good for 5 years, should it fall within one’s passport validity? Say mine is 2015-2020 and if I will apply this year(2018), am I still capable to apply?
Walang problema dun. Mine expires next year but I was given a 5-year multiple entry visa.
Hi,sorry Galing po ako sa japan last May 2018 pero guarantor ko fiance ng mama ko. Pwede kaya ako mag apply ng multiple visa na walang guarantor?
Depende if may nameet ka sa criteria that I enumerated in the post above.
sorry i mean May 2017
Hi do you have any idea how high is the high financial capacity?
Hi,
Question lang po, If ever I was not given a multiple entry visa, does that mean Single entry lang ung ibibigay? or Denied na ako nun, and I need to re-apply?
Thanks!
Been to JP thrice already, and this year will be my fourth. :)
Sabi ng agency, mahirap daw i-predict. Pwedeng single, pwedeng denied.
Hello!
Im planning to apply for a single entry visa for japan this coming august. ive been to the country already last february. not planning on applying for a multiple entry visa. are the requirements still the same for single entry even if it is your second time applying for it already?
thanks!
Yep, same. Difference lang is birth certificate, di na kailangan.
My family and I had our first visit in Japan late last year. We are visiting again in December and are planning to get a multiple visa this time. If me and my hubby falls on Category A, does my 18 yr old daughter also falls under this category or category D as she is still a student?
Hi Wheng, I think either will do. But it depends on her financial situation. If she has a bank account under her name and it shows high financial capacity, then yes, she can be A. But if she doesn’t have one, then D. But I would just go for D for my daughter, if I were in your case.
Hi! My bf and I submitted all the requirements, except I submitted extra ones like COE and Car Registration, and he did not. He only submitted tickets and bookings, ITR, but no COE. His ITR was lower compared to what he is earning now, and it might not be commensurate to his current savings (120k). I’ve been to Japan once but I only applied for single entry, just like my bf.
Do you think there may be something lacking in our application? Should he have submitted more optional documents?
Hi via, that’s okay. Di naman required ang COE na.
Hi there,
Kakauwi ko lang from Japan and I was given 1 time entry with 15 days stay. I have few questions sana and hope you can answer.
1. I applied my visa may work pa ako kakaresign ko lang din.. But now all i have is my itr syempre wala na me work. Do i still need to provide COE or ok nlang yung ITR ko? Or need ko gumawa ng letter explaning wala ako work..
2. My timeline ba ng visa application bago ako mag apply ulit since kakauwi ko lang ngayung July 14? Or can I apply agad agad?
Thank you!
Hi MQ!
1. Wala na sa list of requirements nila yung COE. Pero ewan ko if may agencies na humihingi pa rin ng COE. Pero sa Reli Tours, for example, wala namang COE. ITR ay sapat na.
2. Okay lang kahit apply ka agad pag-uwi. Walang issue dun. Nagawa ko na rin yan before, wala naman naging problem.
Hi mr. Yoshke, i just want to ask. If i file multiple visa via relatives ok lang ba yun? Im currently here in japan for 90days and balik ko ng phil. By august 29, nagrant ako ng single entry na submit ko nman ung req. tapos plan ko ulit mag apply after 3 months ng multiple visa, ganun din ba process na katulad ng ginawa ko sa single entry ko?
Process is still the same. May additional form lang na kelangan iaccomplish. And dapat mas malaki lang funds.
Hi.. gaano kalaki ung chance ko na magrant ng ME kapag nakapagstay na ako japan for single entry last june-august? Thanks!!!
Hard for me to sya coz it’s based on a whole lot of factors.
On my 2nd application, i explicitly applied for multiple entry and got approved for 1 yr 15 day one. You mentioned you got 5 yr, how many days? Any idea what are the other variations? 1 yr 30 day?
Hi Mark, the visa I’m using now is valid for 5 years, 30 days per visit.
Before that, I got a validity of 3 years, 15 days per visit.
:)
Good Day,
I’ll be applying for Multiple entry Visa for Japan.
I have been to Japan last year lang, January 2017. I think na pasok naman ako don sa A.A.
What worries me is I transferred all my balances from my 2 BPI accounts to my to my BDO account . The reason is this is the same account(BDO) I used last time. I needed to transfer my balances from my BPI accounts para at least mag 6 digits and ending balance ko and to prove that I have enough Financial Capability to support my trip. I only did these transfers last week. Hindi naman kasama sa ADB ang Bank Cert for Japan visa Application right? Only the Current balance and Date of Start ng Account.
Or should I just request Bank Certs from my BPI accounts as well. Kasi every certificate request has a fee. That;s why I though na itransfer na lang muna ung balances to one account.
Hi James, last time na kumuha ako sa BDO, hindi naman naka-display ang ADB. Not sure if sa branch lang namin or ganun lahat, though, kasi dati kasama.
Pero if hindi kasama, you should be fine.
Hi,
I’ve read in an ABS-CBN article (http://news.abs-cbn.com/overseas/07/31/18/japan-to-ease-visa-requirements-for-filipino-business-travelers) that they’re going to extend the maximum validity period of an ME visa from 5 to 10 years.
Any tips for qualifying for the 10-year visa?
Hi Al, I haven’t really taken a good look at that news bit, we’ll share tips as soon as we experience it. :P
When I applied for my visa last month, my relative in Japan was my guarantor. Can I still follow the same process if I will apply for multiple visa and the purpose is to visit a relative? Can my relative still be my guarantor or should I provide my Bank certificate and ITR already? Thank you. :)
Hi Althea, not sure if totoo but some of our readers said na risky mag-apply ng multiple kung Visit Visa. Mas malaki chance daw if tourist.
Hi, I went to Japan last November 2015 ( single entry) and I want to travel again this september for 11 days ( booked tickets and accommodation already). I want to apply for a multiple entry but I am kind of worried since I do not have an ITR. The last time I went there, I submitted an explanation letter with a COE from my company that I am a contractual nurse thus wala akong ITR. Do you think I should apply for single or push through for multiple entry?
Hi Shyr, best to ask yung agency na lang kung saan ka apply.
My advice though is apply for single na lang muna.
hi good day!
Ive been to Japan last 2015 and 2016 for single entry lang.. can I. Be given a multiple entry if I apply this year? What to prepare for the multiple entry Visa? Currently I am not employed. I am just a freelance networker.any advise?
Hi Besscan, ayan na po sa post ung mga requirements.
If wala kang ITR, gawa ka ng letter explaining bakit wala then submit other proof na meron kang income like invoices or copy of contract, etc.
Hi, do you think it’s okay to apply for a multiple visa if I had only 60k in bank?
I was able to secure single entry visa in Japan last year twice and visited Japan twice but using visiting friend. But now I’m planning to get multiple by my own. My worries are, as of the moment, I opened a new bank account last July and it currently have 50-70k.
I hope you can advise me. Thanks!
Hi Pol, I have a friend/teammate who had almost the same amount in her bank (hers was lower) and was convinced by the agency to try applying for multiple, and her application was approved. It wasn’t her first time in Japan either. She visited just the month before. So yes, there is a possibility na ma-approve kahit ganun ung amount. :)
I have opened the bank account just this July 2018, check if the bank certificate your bank issues indicate the maturity nung account. Kasi if nakalagay kung gaano na katagal ung account and 1 month old pa lang, baka magka-problem. Most bank certs naman, hindi nakalagay. Pero double check mo lang.
Hi, kung sa category D, hindi na ba need yung Letter of Guarantee? Planning to apply as a family and mom ko yung guarantor for all of us sana.
Hi Shen, as far as I know, no na. the birth cert should already show that you’re immediate family.
Hi, I just want to say thanks! This guide absolutely helped. I did bring a guarantee letter just in case and Reli took the document. My whole family got 5-year ME visas. We used category C and D since we’ve never been to Japan before. The application took 9 working days to be processed so I was nervous but it was worth the wait.
Yayyyy! Congrats! Enjoy Japan! :D
Hi Yoshke! So if I have traveled to Italy, Canada and Japan in the last 2 years (I have single entry visa for these 3 countries), I don’t need to submit my ITR AND Bank Certificate? Did I understand this correctly?
Hi Jojee, yep! You only need to submit the basic requirements + proof of travel in Japan and G7 countries.
Hi Yoshke! I just applied. No financial docs nga needed just my Japan and G7 stamps haha i didnt even submit a CoE! Got approved in 2 days through Attic Tours. thank you!!!!!!!!
Yayyyyyy! Congrats! And thanks for taking the time to let us know! ☺️
Yey! That’s a relief! I’m praying I receive multiple entry next time I apply later this year. Thanks, Yoshke!!!
Hi my sister is living in tokyo but i dont want to bother her to be my guarantor. Is it possible to apply for multiple entry visa using my own documents even if i mention that i will visit my sister? Or they will require me additional documents from my sister?
Hi Apple, ang chika sa travel circles ko (wuw, chika talaga) ay mas mahirap maapprove ang multiple kapag Visit. Mas madali kapag Tourist. Again, yun ang rumor. Di ko alam kung totoo.
Is it your first time to visit Japan? If first time mo, best kung single entry na lang muna.
Hi Yoshke! I have travelled to Japan (single entry) last week for 13 days. My questions are:
1. When is the soonest I can apply again for Japan Visa?
2. How can I apply for multiple-entry Visa?
I want to apply for multiple-entry VIsa but my bank account falls under 50-70k. I am not eligible with the requirements above (for multiple) because my Travel history is just Singapore (dec 2015 and Jan 2018) and recently Japan August 2018.
My reason for applying multiple-entry visa is bitin kasi yung 15 days. My Girlfriend is currently working in Japan (last march lang sya nag start) so no problem ako sa accommodation. I want to apply lang as a tourist not visiting her (same in what I did before) baka kasi malaki chance ma deny. I need your advice on this Mr. Yoshke.
Should I just apply for a visiting tourist sa GF ko or just apply multiple-entry visa na hindi ko imention GF ko? or single entry nalang? Maraming salamat po. Hope I get a reply.
Hi Maku,
1. You can apply anytime basta used na ung visa mo.
2. I have a friend/teammate who had the same amount in her bank and was convinced by the agency to try applying for multiple, and her application was approved. It wasn’t her first time in Japan either. She visited just the month before. So yes, there is a possibility na ma-approve kahit ganun ung amount. Ang difference lang is, she applied for a Tourist Visa, not a Visit visa.
Hi,
Thank you for your great content and appreciating your help!
1- Do you think that an amount of $ 10K dollars will help me get a multiple entry visa?
2- I have recently joined a job since one month and I don’t have any ITR. Can you please send me a sample of any payslips that I need to provide along with my documents?
****I am from Afghanistan****
*****I have never been to Japan yet. Not applied yet. Please kindly guide.****
Hi Alokozai, this guide is for Philippine passport holders only. I have no idea what the policy is for Afghanistan citizens. :(
Just applied yesterday at Reli Tours Megamall. A few seconds after I gave my requirements to the staff, she said “Sir nakapunta ka na sa Japan. Would you like to request for a multiple entry visa?”. Of course I said yes!
Yay! Good luck on your application!
Late ppdate: My visa is ME for 5 years! Ang bilis, I applied Sept 2, then around 6:30pm of Sept 4 nagtext na ang Reli Tours na ready to pickup na ang passport ko.
Yayyyy! Congrats! :D
Hi, would you know if the maximum number of days I could stay in Japan should I apply for a multiple entry visa? And if I will be able to extend my visit or stay? It will be my fourth visit if ever.
Thanks
Some multiple-entry visas allow maximum of 15 days, others allow 30 days. Depends on what is given to you.
Not sure about extending though.
Super thanks
Hello mr. Yoshke ask ko lang last month nagpunta ako ng japan for tourist visa with guarantor for 15 days. And balak ko mag aply ulit ng tourist visa with same guarantor ok lang po ba yon friend ko lang yong guarantor ko posible kya yon.?
Hi Honey grace, for multiple entry ba?
Hi Yoshke! :)
I’m planning to apply for multiple entry visa sana but I’ve never been to Japan pa. Although I have toured several SEA countries (w/o visa) + I have multiple entry Korean visa. Do I have a chance na magrant ung multiple entry ko? TIA.
Generally, if first time mo sa Japan, single-entry na lang muna para smaller ang risk na madeny. Unless 7 digits ung nasa bank account mo. :)
Thank you :)
Hi! I’ve been wanting to apply for a multiple-entry visa and I think I fall under category A. I have two questions:
1) For the show money, should it be “just enough” for the first planned trip (just like for single-entry) or should it be large enough to cover for the succeeding trips?
2) I traveled to Canada just recently. Only once so far but I have a multiple-entry status. Do you think I also fall under category B? If not, do you think it would help anyway if I apply following category A procedures but submitting a copy of my Canada visa (and entry/exit stamps) to help strengthen the chance of the visa being granted?
Thank you very much!
Zaeefa, I have a friend/teammate who applied for a multiple entry visa (Category A), and she only had 50-60K in her bank account. She was applying for a single entry but the agency convinced her to apply for ME instead. She did and got approved.
Of course, applying for ME is always risky, but what I’m saying is, it’s possible na maapprove basta may ok na travel history sa Japan lalo na if may Canada visa ka rin. You can submit requirements for both A and B for good measure. :)
Ohh. I see. Thank you so much for the info!
May follow-up question din pala ako. I have a friend who wants to try applying for the ME status as well but the last time he went to Japan was 6 years ago. He also went to Canada just this year and ME status din. How high should his show money be to fall under category C? Thank you!
Hi Zaeefa, I don’t have a figure (not even a ballpark figure). Best to contact na lang the agency where you plan to apply kasi mas may experience sila. :D
Ohh okay. Thank you so much! Your blog and your quick replies are very helpful. God bless. :D
No prob! Good luck sa application nyo! :)
Hello Yoshke!
I already got my multiple entry visa valid for 5 years!
Do you have any idea if there’s a maximum number of days/trips I can go to Japan within a year?
Thank you!
This site answers your question: https://origami-book.com/column/course-en/12390
I think the point is for travelers to not make Japan their “second home” by staying longer than they should.
Thanks for sharing this, Al. Really helpful. We’ll add to the FAQs too. :)
Hi Pearl, I don’t think there is. If there is, I don’t know.
But I’m currently in Japan now and this is my 5th Japan trip this year. I had no problem going in.
Hi Yoshe,
Me and my family were granted visas twice already (visiting relative), this time we want to apply for a ME since our travel would be on May 2019. I just want to apply earlier (this Nov) coz my husband would be here for a vacation. He’s an OFW, with annual leave. He would be applying with us here since he doesn’t keep his money/savings in the bank abroad. My dilemma is that, I put in my letter that we have been granted two visas (2014 and 2016) visiting relative, would it affect our application now that we are applying as tourist? By the way, I indicated that we want to explore Tokyo on our own and book ourselves in 2 hotels. Also, will my children and my spouse fall on category D or will we go as a group and be categorized in A? I have an ITR, employment cert, stock cert and bank certificate. My children and my husband do have separate bank accounts but with modest savings in the bank (I don’t know how the Embassy tagged one’s finance). As much as possible, I want them to apply in Categ A coz If I go for D for them, I still have to provide PSA stuffs. Kindly enlighten me with my predicament. Thanks and more travels for you.
Hi Donna, I really don’t know the answer to this for sure. I think your past trips as visitors won’t matter much. If you’re traveling as tourists now, that’s what would matter to them. It’s just a hunch, though. It’s still best to consult the travel agency where you plan to lodge your application. They sure have a more definitive answer for you. :)
Hi Yoshke,
Just to update you, got ours for 5 years, ME. Thanks Yoshke.. For travels for you. God bless..
Hi Donna! YAYYYYY!!! Congrats!!! :)
Hi yoshke!
Will go to Japan in Jan my first time ,Im thinking to apply for ME visa I’ve been to Singapore just a few months ago. I’m quite worried I don’t have an ITR because I just opened my business last September. Do you think I’d get approved? Is it ok if I will submit the bank cert of my checking account or better the savings account?
Hi Jem, if it’s your first time to visit Japan, it’s much, much safer to apply for a single-entry visa.
Hello, I have a ME visa sa korea. Hindi pa ako naka travel sa Japan. Do you think pwede ako mag request ng Japan ME visa? How much ang balance na dapat meron sa bangko?
Hi Ruby, walang nakakaalam kung magkano dapat ung nasa account. Sabi nila 7 digits pag multiple. Di ko alam for sure.
But generally if it’s your first time, best na single na lang muna to be safe.
Hello! It will be my first time to go to Japan around July 2019.
1. Can I apply this early for a single entry this early?
2. I actually qualify dun sa 2nd category for multiple entry visa (employee from a company na Japanese subsidiary and also Japanese-managed) but I want to be a tourist. Can I use that for a first timer visa for multiple entry as a tourist? Thanks.
Hi Gian, 3 months before yung earliest.
Yung 2nd question, di ko gets, huhu.
Sorry po. Yung 2nd option sa multiple entry visa na form, yung employee ng Japanese company. Is it for business only or for tourists lang? Thanks po.
And any idea with high financial capacity?
Aaah, naku, wala akong alam dun sa kapag employee ng Japanese company. Yung for tourist lang ang alam ko.
Re high financial capacity, di nila sinasabi how much ung needed para mag-qualify sa high financial capacity.
If it’s your first time to apply, it’s generally safer to apply for a single-entry visa. Pag nakapunta ka na once, madali na magmultiple. Pero if first time, less risky kung single.
Hello! Plan ko magapply ng Japan Tourist Visa pag nagbakasyon ako sa pinas next year .
May question are:
Exempted ba kming mga OFW sa ITR?
Pwede ba akong mag apply ng Multiple may Canada Multiple Visa ako pero isang beses ko pa lang nagagamit?
Thanks
You can submit the equivalent of ITR ng bansa kung saan ka nagwo-work. Tapos sulat ka na lang ng explanation letter.
Hi Yoshke
Me and daughter recently traveled to Japan. Gusto ko mag apply ng multiple visa both sa akin and to her.
Alam ko sa category A ako.
CATEGORY A: If you have traveled to Japan as temporary visitor within the past 3 years AND have sufficient financial capacity
Ang anak ko kaya sa category D?
CATEGORY D: Spouse or Child of someone with high financial capacity
Or one application for both us is enough?
Thank you!
Hi Ella! Yep, ikaw, definitely A. Di ko lang alam yung sa daughter kasi di ko pa naranasan mag-apply for a multiple entry visa na part of a group/family.
Kung individual application yan and your daughter is employed and has her own finances, I would say A din sya. Pero di ko alam kasi ung details pag group application or if pede pa un.
Ok. Thank you. I would try and let you know kung puwede or kung anong naging experience ko for others to know.
I will be applying Multiple Visa for my Family. We’ve been to Japan before but I only apply for single-entry visa. I’ll be coming back with my family and boyfriend. But the problem is it is indicated that you can only apply if you or your parents have financial capacity. Can I still include my boyfriend in our application or it should be in different application. He has a Multiple Visa in USA and Korea.
Hi Mikaela, di ko alam if pwede ang hindi relative in just one application. Sorry. Call na lang the agency where you plan to lodge your application. :(
Hi, for category B, is it required that the visit to g7 countries be “several times”?
I went to japan 2017 and US DEC2016 TO JAN2017. Ive been to US several times but only once in the last three years. Do i still qualify for category B?
Thanks
Hi Dani, I’m not sure, but if I were in your shoes, I would go for it. :)
i have a filipino friend who work in japan and sponsor her fiancee to visit her there. She said her fiancee visa approved and allowed him to saty in japan for 3months straight. I’m not sure the authenticity of her information but this is what she’d been telling me.
Is it really posible to stay in japan 3 months staright just holding fiancee visa?
Hi Katty, naku, wala akong alam about fiancee visa. :(
Hi po. I have multiple entry visa and once ko palang nagamit last year. No idea po ako kung paano sya gamitin for the 2nd time onwards? Basta punta na lang po ba ako ng airport and good to go na yun? Nasanay lang po ako sa single entry since 2016. Sorry po kung ganito yung tanong. >.<
And ayos lang po kaya kung halimbawa magkasunod na months ako pupunta pero a week or two lang each visit? May nagsabi po kasi sakin na parang bawal daw magkasunod na month kung nagamit yung 30 days na stay.
Thank you po!
Hi Jane, yep, show up ka lang sa airport with your visa, no other steps needed. But to be safe, always make sure you have a return ticket, proof of accommodations, etc. para sa PH immigration.
Di ko alam yung sinasabing bawal ang magkasunod pag nagamit ung 30 days. Nung latter half ng 2018, halos every month nasa Japan ako and 1 week apart lang, wala naman akong naging problem pero 1-2 weeks lang ang stay ko.
Hello Yoshke! Just wanted to confirm if my passport has expired and my multiple entry visa for Japan is still valid, do i just bring my old passport with valid visa and my new passport? No need to have my valid visa transferred to my new passport? Thank you!
Hi Pau! Yep, no need to have the visa transferred. Just bring BOTH your old passport with visa and your new passport. Ganyan din situation ko now. My ME Japan visa is in my old passport and I have a new passport na. I just bring both.
Hi pwede mag ask yung friend ko may 5years multiple visa tapos on process yung long term visa nya sa japan bali asawa nya don sa japan permanent resident pwede ba sya pumasok ng japan as tourist visa habang di lumalabas yung long term visa nya na finile ng asawa nya
Di ko po alam. :(
Hi,
I’m an OFW based in Singapore so will apply through the embassy here. Just wanted to know if meron ka pong reader who is also based here and applied for 5-year multiple entry visa. Main reason for it is I want to come back next year for Tokyo 2020 and return for other cities such as Sapporo, Okinawa etc.
Visited Kansai region in January 2017 and I have multiple stamps from USA and will be visiting Germany next month. So I guess pasok naman sa criteria :)
Thank you!
Hi. You can post this sa FB Support Group namin. Baka may SG-based din dun na nakatry: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thepoortraveler/
Ok po, will do, salamat! :)
Hi po,
Sorry 2 more questions :)
1) For the passport photo/info page, G7 visas and passport stamps, do I need to submit photocopies OR the passport itself will suffice?
2) Are they strict about the A4 paper printout? Was there any visa application rejection due to not following this requirement? Curious lang. :)
Salamat!
1. Dun sa experience ng friend ko, passport lang. Pero dala ka na lang din ng photocopy to be sure.
2. Madalas, di na lulusot sa agency pa lang pag hindi A4. Papapalitan nila right there.
Hello,
would like to ask, i want to apply ng M.E. Visa but my first time sa Japan pa lang.. But I’ve been to Schengen Countries and turkey and 8 asian countires including korea but not yet in Japan.
Do i need a cover letter for applying ng ME Visa? pasok na ba sa qualifications kaya yun? my bank account naman is in good standing… what if ndi ako nabigyan ng ME? possible ba na Denied agad un? or baka naman single entry lang ? Salamat po
Xtn, if mataas ang laman ng bank account mo, pede naman. Di naman need ng cover letter kasi may section naman sa form na pwede mo iexplain bakit mo gusto ng multiple.
Pero rule of thumb is, kapag first time mo, safer to apply na single. If gusto mo talaga ipush ang multiple, ijustify mo na lang sa form.
Hello,
Will it be okay to apply for a multiple entry visa just months after I came back from my last Japan trip? It was April then I plan on going back during Autumn.
Or should I wait?
By the way I love your blog, I am learning a lot about traveling, and even though I know it’s complicated, your blog definitely makes it easier for me, I feel like I can travel like how you guys are doing. Way to go!
Hi Ozzy, Yep, that’s okay. My teammates did something similar. They applied for multiple after just coming back. They got approved.
Hello,
I have a ME Japan visa, I just came back last March 28 2019 for a 26 days visit, My question is When is the soonest na pwede ako bumalik sa Japan? Planning to go back there this month with my other family members with of course with visa ready on hand.. Thanks
Hi Jay, nagawa ko nang bumalik ng 1 day lang ang pagitan, wala namang problem.
Something like kahapon dumating ako from Japan ng 8pm tapos 8am the next day bumalik ako Japan. Walang naging issue. Ang alam ko, oks lang as long as hindi mo mareach ung limit ng number of days allowed sa Japan.
Hi sir!
I just want to clarify. How often does “multiple entry” means? In a year, how many times can i go in and out of Japan? And are there any duration of the exit? Say for example i just came back from japan and plan to re-enter, does it have a span of time like a week or so?
Not sure if there is a limit. But I can tell you these:
In 2016: I exited Narita at 7:45pm to accompany my mom because she didn’t want to travel alone. Then, the next morning, I flew back and entered Narita again. That’s less than 24 hours apart, but I didn’t have any problem at the Immigration at all.
In 2018: I exited Nagoya on December 7 and flew to Sapporo for another trip on December 10. I didn’t run into any trouble either.
gd pm po may anak ako sa japanese nadeport kmi .8yrs na kami dto sa pinas. nag apply ang anak ko ng tourit visa 1week na dpa lumalabas resulta. tanong kolang makakaapekto ba sa anak ko na dcia mabisahan kc nadeport kami. kawawa naman kc un anak ko kung dahil don ay dna cia mabigyan ng pagkakataon makabalik kung san ko cia pinanganak .gusto na nia mkita ulit ang ama nia un nga lang nde cia garantor ng anak ko sa pagpunta don.may posibilida ba na dna cia mabigyan ng visa khit half japanese cia? ano dapat kong gawin sana naman manigyan cia ng visa.
Hi Mika, di ko po alam kapag ganyan. Parang best to consult a travel agency po. :(
Hi, I think my situation falls under the 2nd checkbox in the eligibility requirements (which was not discussed here) – my company is included in the top 1000 Philippine corporations in terms of gross revenue. My question is: Can i apply for a multiple-entry visa — for TOURISM purpose only — using the above-mentioned criteria? Or is the criteria for business purpose only? Thanks.
Hi. What if I applied for a tourist visa and I get approved either SE or ME. Then, there comes my trip to Japan, a friend offered that I can stay in their place. Will I have a conflict with the immigration officer if my visa is a tourist visa but I am staying in a friends house? (In wc I may suppose to fall under visitor visa upon application) Also note that this is not gonna be my first travel to Japan, was previously granted SE on mg first application.
Hi Nikki, ung last visa ko, ganyan yung nangyari. I was granted a tourist visa, multiple entry, but the trip was cancelled and the first time I used that visa was for another trip to visit my sister. I didn’t have any problem, but I don’t know if that’s okay in general, if I just got lucky, or if they just considered by travel history.
For ME visas, usually it’s okay for subsequent uses, but not sure about the first use.
Hi. In this scenario, is it necessary to present an invitation in the immigration or not. Thanks
Hi Pat,
Ideally, if you’re invited by someone abroad, you should have an Invitation Letter because there’s still that chance that Immigration Officers will look for them, especially on PH side. Often, they will not look for them, but there’s a chance that they will. Hard to say.
Hi,
Thank you for responding. I have another question. My scenario is punta kami as tourist ng boyfriend ko pero nag offer yung relative niya na mag stay sakanila for a week. Gusto i-apply ng boyfriend ko may Inviter sa visa without guarantor. My question is, is it safe for me if I apply the same visa with an inviter (my boyfriend’s uncle) or risky pag related about boyfriend/girlfriend and get denied?
If I go with the inviter, anong ilalagay kong relationship sa uncle ng boyfriend ko na ofw dun?
Hope to hear from you again.
Thanks!
Hi Pat,
That depends heavily on your profile. If I were in your position tapos okay naman ang work, funds and docs ko, I’d always choose applying as a tourist than being sponsored by someone na hindi ko close relative/close friend.
But that’s just me.
Hello planning to apply for a visa again now with my baby. Plan to apply for a multiple entry as we have a single entry previously approved. How about for my baby? Should it be for single entry first or can be multiple na like me? Plan to do the app as a family also with my hubby with previous visa as mine. Thank you.
I was wondering if you knew the age a bank account should be for the Bank Certificate for a Multi-Entry Visa application, and if Letter sized or Short Bond Paper Bank certificates are acceptable?
Hi Alberto,
In my experience, tinanggap pa rin kahit di A4 ung bank certificate. Basta yung mga ikaw mismo ang magpoproduce like application form, schedule, etc., dapat A4. Di ko lang alam if lahat ng agency ay ganun.
Hi Yoshke,
My family and I visited Japan last May 31st to June 9th this year, and we are planning to apply for a multiple-entry visa. Is it okay to apply as early as now even if we are planning to go back to Japan next year?
Thank you and good day!
Hi There!
My last trip to Japan was last FEB 7 2016. Im wondering if I could apply for a multiple entry visa next month (August) because technically hindi na sya within 3 yrs talaga if I apply for the visa next month, although 2016 was my last trip and it is still 2019 now :) Am I still qualified to apply for a multiple entry or should I just apply for single entry? :)
Got my 5 years Multiple-entry Tourist Visa from Reli Travel and tours – SM Southmall Branch. Took only 3 business days for the result. Thanks Yoshke! Your blog was so helpful. From my Schengen Visa now to Japan. More power to you and your Blog!
Applied for ME with below criteria
– Traveled once to Japan for the past 3 years
– Traveled once to UK and France(G7 Countries) for the past 3 years
– 100k on bank cert
Yayyy! Congrats! Saan ka sa Japan punta this time? :D
Hi Yoshke,
Thanks for the comprehensive article! I’m currently a student and work part-time as a freelancer, since wala pa akong ITR I’ve been relying on my sister for my documents. For category D ba kailangan specifically spouse/child ka ng guarantor?
Medyo ambiguous kasi nakalagay din sa documents na ‘immediate family’ (Immediate family members (Spouse/Child) of the person who has highly sufficient financial capacity.) So medyo magulo yung wording.
I’m planning to apply muna for single-entry this week. My last trip was 3 months ago and I stayed for 15 days, I’m planning to do the same ulit. I’m planning on going there more often so I’m hoping there’s a way for me to get a multiple-entry visa without having to apply for single entry every time I want to fly over to JP.
Thank you
Hi there!
My first trip to Japan was February 2016. Will be travelling again this coming 1st wk of December 2019 and I plan to apply for a multiple entry visa this time. Do I still fall under Category A (traveled to Japan within the last 3 yrs) since my travel still falls under 2019? :p
thank you!
Hi just wanted to ask.
Do you consider me as “high financial individual”
I will submit soon my application.
Qatar bank – 52,000 riyals (roughly 730k pesos)
Philippine bank- 200,000 php
Citibank credit card- 1,000,000 php credit card limit.
I have japan visas:
Visa (1)- single entry used last April 2017
Visa(2)- single entry again, but wasn’t able to use.
After the expiry of the second visa, I tried to apply again the third time the same year, after one week still no result. I need to submit a letter of release for my passport because I had to process my work here in Qatar.
I am planning to apply my visa in Manila. November 14,2019. Then my flight to japan would be on Dec 30, 2019
Any advice please
Hi Mark John.
If I were in your shoes, I’d go for it. Your profile is much better than some of my friends who applied for a multiple visa and were granted.
May penalty kaya if na grant ka lang ng single entry tapos di ka nakatravel for whatever reason?
Hi James,
As far as I know, wala naman consequences. At worst, explanation letter lang pero hindi ko matandaan kung sa Japan or sa Korean visa ung need ng explanation letter. Pero regardless, it doesn’t diminish your chances.
Hi Yoshke,
Good day! Tama ba na I don’t PSA Birth Certificate since I have valid passports with used Japan visa (March 2019)?
Thank you :)
Hi Yoshke,
Good day! Tama ba na I don’t need PSA Birth Certificate since I have valid passports with used Japan visa (March 2019)?
Thank you :)
hi!ask ko lang my daughter is a philippine passport holder, her surname is japanese dahil inadop sya ng husband ko nung 5years old pa lang sya ,she visit japan many times ofcourse my husband ang guarantor, now she is 34 years old at kaya nya shoulder ang mga document to travel on her own,posible ba sya mag apply ng tourist visa na di ma question dahil my family sya dito sa Japan?
Hi Maria, I don’t know for sure if makaka-affect yun.
Normally, I would just recommend applying for a VISIT visa instead, but I think you really want a multiple-entry visa kaya tourist yung gusto nyo applyan. I think okay lang, pero di ko talaga sure.
Hi po. Ask ko lang po. Kung malaki chance kong makakuha ng ME visa sa Japan if nakapagtravel po ako sa USA once this year and 10 years ME yung US visa ko. Kaso first time palang ako pupunta japan. Nakalagay kasi several times sa g7 countries.T_T. November na ang alis ko. baka maudlot pa. hahaha
Hi Just,
Di ko sure. Di kasi defined ng embassy yung “several” or “frequent.”
Although sabi ng isang travel agency na nakausap ko, kahit daw once lang sa G7, inaaccept ng embassy.
I’d go for it if I were in your shoes. But that’s just me.
Thanks for the informative blog, Yoshke! Received my 10-yr multiple entry (ME) visa yesterday after 4 days. I have never been to Japan but I have ME UK visit visas and visited the UK several times for 15 yrs, so tried my luck and applied for ME as a person “with high financial capacity”. It got approved. More power!
Congrats! Thanks for sharing :D
Hello po. Ask ko lang if for example meron na akong MUTIPLE ENTRY VISA sa Japan for 30 days stay, pwede po ba akong mag-extend ng another 30 days doon na mismo sa Japan kapag matatapos na yung 30 days na yun? Tingin ko lang bitin po talaga yung 30 days sakin eh. Hehe. Galing na kasi ako don twice pero laging 15 days lang ako. Hehe.
Hi Mark, di ko po alam if possible or kung ano extension process. :|
Hi Yoshke,
I resigned from work last 2017 but I have the capacity to travel as I have enough money naman in the bank. Will that suffice as I am now a full-time housewife or I still need to apply as applicant with guarantor?
Thanks in advance!
Hi, I wanted to apply for ME visa. I’m thinking if I still fall under the category A, but it says that my last visit should be within the last three years. My last time I’ve been to Japan was 2015 (4 years ago). Would it be an issue if I select the first category and just explain that it’s more than 3 years? Any advise is much appreciated.
Thanks!
Hello, if I apply for ME and got denied, will the agency automatically reconsider the same application for SE instead?
Hi Kat,
I don’t think so. As soon as the embassy submits the application to the embassy, it’s out of their hands. They will not return the documents. As far as I know, you will have to start a new application with a new set of documents. I’m not sure about this so better ask the agency where you plan to lodge your application.
Sometimes, though, even if you apply for an ME visa and the embassy decides you’re not qualified for ME but qualified for SE, they can still give you an SE visa. Sometimes, they decline altogether. It’s really hard to tell.
Thank you for info!
Hi! Just wanted your advice.. my family wants to apply for ME visa. I’ve been to japan before but SE & my mom as my guarantor. My parents wants us to try to apply for ME (they’re under category C naman daw & us daw sa D) and they’re going to be our guarantors (3children) for the trip (8days). Scaredy cat kasi ako what if di kami bigyan ng ME or denied. We bought tix for June (seat sale kasi hahaha).
Also, all of us also have valid 10yrs ME US Visas; does this increase our chance of having Japan ME visa? Should we go for it? Thank you!
Hi Maeri,
It’s hard for me to give an advice because I have no visibility on the documents you will be submitting. The best person to ask is the agent/staff who will receive your application. Prepare the requirements for ME tapos ask mo ung agency. If sabihin nila na go, go for it and submit the additional docs. :)
Hi! I’ve been to Japan once and I’m planning to apply for ME visa under category A. My bank cert shows a low ADB but I currently have around 80k on my account, mainly due to my income and bonus from last month. Will this raise a suspicion that I deposited a very large amount of money? Or submitting my payslips as a proof would be enough? My account was also created last 2017 pa. Thank you!
Hi Dianne,
They only need the bank certificate, not the bank statement. They won’t see your transactions, only the balance.
Hi,
I’m planning to apply multiple entry visa in Singapore. From the Japan embassy web, I saw this requirement to bring “A letter of explanation stating the reason of applying for the multiple visa (Original)”.
Do you know how important it is? How long should I write? Do you have any example for this?
Thank you
Hi Karina,
I’m not familiar with the policy when applying in SG. But here in PH, the multiple visa request form already have a field where you can write a reason for asking for multiple. I usually just write 3-4 sentences there explaining that I plan to visit Japan 2x this year then I state the specific months and the places I plan to visit.
Could you please send me copy of your sample reasons when applying for japan multiple entry
Mr. Yoshke, do you know what Filipinos can get as an alternative to a working holiday visa? Some countries can work part-time in Japan using a working holiday visa and I wanted to do that as well, but we don’t have that type of visa in the Philippines.
Hello why Yung iba nakakakuha ng 90 days stay visa s japan? tas ung iba nmn 30 days stay lang
gusto ko lang po sana malaman. twice na po akong nakapunta ng japan invite ako ng kapatid ko. ask ko kung pwede mag apply ng multiple visa kahit ang record ng 2 punta ko eh invite from my ate. Apply ko sana ngayon ng multiple visa for tourist sarili kong papers. Ok lang po ba kahit walang ITR.. pero ang savings ko po sa bank 300k po.
Hi how to use credit card to add bank statement/proof of financial capacity?