Nov 19, 2020
1. What is Certificate of Eligibility for Japan Visa?
Certificate of Eligibility is a type of Visa in which applicant’s purpose is to reside in Japan for long term stay.
2. Who may apply for the Certificate of Eligibility?
Residential Purpose: Child/Spouse of a Japanese Citizen, Child/Spouse of a Permanent Resident
Working/Non-Working Purpose: Professor, Artist, Religious Activities, Journalist, Highly Skilled Professional, Business Manager, Legal/Accounting Services, Medical Services, Researcher, Instructor, Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/ International Services, Intra-Company Transferee, Nursing Care, Entertainer, Skilled Labor, Specified Skilled Worker, Technical Intern Training, Cultural Activities, Student, Dependent, Long-Term, Designated Activities
3. How do I get a Certificate of Eligibility in Japan? / What should I do to get a Certificate of Eligibility?
Ask your Family / Relative (if residential) or company / organization (if working or non-working) in Japan to consult with the nearest
Regional Immigration Bureau for the processing and requirements.
4. Can I apply for a Japan Visa with COE application thru a travel agency?
YES, you may apply thru UHI. We are one of the accredited travel agencies of Japan Embassy.
5. Do I need personal appearance at the agency for visa application?
As per regulation of Japan Embassy, personal appearance is required when applying for visa application through an accredited agency to validate the identity of the applicant and to avoid false representation of third party. However, you may apply your COE application thru our Visacenter PH mobile app or website at the comfort of your own home. No need to go to our office to check your documents since assessment of documents and video call verification will be done online. No long queues and no traffic to endure. You can also send your documents via courier for contactless submission.
6. What are the requirements for applying Japan Visa with COE?
Kindly visit our website
www.universalholidays.com or you may talk to our Customer Service representative thru our FB account or email us at japanvisa@universalholidays.com
7. Does the Certificate of Eligibility have validity?
Yes, it is usually valid for 3 months upon issuance, but as a special measure, COE, which were issued between October 1, 2019 and January 29, 2021, will be treated as valid for 6months from the date of the entry restriction measures against the Philippines being lifted or until April 30, 2021, whichever comes first. This regulations may change depending on the Embassy.
Please click here for the complete details8. What if my Certificate of Eligibility (COE) was issued with Visa before the lockdown, can I still re-apply them again?
YES, based on the updated policy of Japan Embassy regarding the Certificate of Eligibility, applicant with issued visa before the lockdown and unable to use them due to the COVID situation will be allowed to re-apply for a visa using the same certificate. A letter of explanation from inviter or organization who applied for the COE in Japan must be submitted along with the required documents for COE. The letter must clearly mention that inviting persons/organizations are able to accept applicants as the same status of activity indicated in the application for the COE.
9. How long do I need to wait to get the visa for my COE?
Processing time usually takes 7-10 working days from the time the documents will be submitted to the Embassy, but due to pandemic, processing time may take longer than the usual.
10. Why was my visa application rejected even though a Certificate of Eligibility was issued?
The Certificate of Eligibility does not guarantee the issuance of the visa. The certificate means that the Ministry of Justice certifies that the foreign national meets the condition of landing (entering Japan); the activity which the foreign national wishes to engage in Japan at the time of the landing examination is not fraudulent; and the activity is qualified to acquire status of residence that is stipulated in the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act, etc. Therefore, if it is found that the application does not meet the criteria of visa issuance in the process of examination, a visa may not be issued.
11. When can I re-apply if my visa is rejected? Do I have to re-apply for COE too?
You need to secure another COE since the Embassy will not return the COE submitted
12. Do you have expedite processing for Japan Visa with COE?
The embassy cannot make a decision about whether to issue or reject the visa application until the necessary examination has been completed. They process the applications fairly in the order in which they received them. Apply for the visa as soon as possible once your travel plan has been decided.
13. What is the operating hours in accepting Japan Visa application at your agency?
We accept visa applications from 8:30am to 3:00pm, Monday to Friday. You may also try our online platform, Visacenter PH for contactless visa application service.
14. Will you return my documents after visa issuance?
Only the original passport/s, COE and one copy of Written Pledge (if applicable) will be returned upon visa issuance.
15. Do you have any safety protocols or guidelines that we need to follow when visiting your office?
YES, UHI is implementing a strict health & safety protocols/guideline because we value the well-being of our customers as well as of our employees.
Below are the safety guidelines that your need to remember before going to our office:
1. Be sure to book your visit using the appointment system
2. Show your Booking Confirmation to UHI Guard on duty (screenshot / picture will be accepted)
3. No Booking / No Entry
4. No Facemask & Face shield / No Entry
5. Please bring your own Ballpen for safety reasons
6. Arrive at least 10mins before the scheduled appointment
7. Follow the health & safety protocols being observe inside the office premises.