* Please refer to the documents below that will be required to upload in clear copy during the online application process for your reference. Kindly take note that the actual list of requirements will vary based on the applicant's profile and travel details.
1. Passport CopyKindly attach the clear copy of bio page and Page 3 with signature.
* Children aged 0 – 12 don’t need to sign passport
* 13 and above applicants must sign the passport.
2. Passport w/ used Japan Visa (if applicable) Kindly attach the page with USED JAPAN VISA and the latest arrival stamp in Japan.
3. Photo (45mm x 35mm) Kindly attach the clear photos with a white background and they must be taken within at least 6 months.
4. Application Form - Download hereVisacenter.ph app has an application form that you will fill out online and can be downloaded in the app after completion.
* Completed application form will be emailed to the applicant after the completion of online assessment. Print all forms on A4 size paper.
5. Birth Certificate Kindly attach the clear and full copy of PSA Birth Certificate, must be 1 year valid. Copy must include the barcode and other pages if applicable
*Submit additional documents if Late Registration: Baptismal Certificate and School Record Form 137
*No Record / Unreadable / Incomplete details: Copy of Birth Certificate from Local Civil Registrar
6. Marriage CertificateKindly attach a clear and full copy of the PSA Marriage Certificate, it must be 1 year valid. The copy must include the barcode and other pages if applicable.
*Submit additional documents if No Record / Unreadable / Incomplete details: Copy of Birth Certificate from Local Civil Registrar
7. Personal Bank Certificate (Applicant or Guarantor) Kindly attach a clear copy of the full page of the bank certificate. Must be issued within 3 months valid from the date of issuance. The ADB in the last (6) months MUST be indicated in the bank certificate.
* If the Average Daily Balance (ADB) in the last six (6) months is NOT indicated - bank statement MUST be submitted to prove transactions within the last six (6) months
8. Personal ITR (Applicant or Guarantor) Kindly attach a clear copy of full page of Income Tax Return Certificate (BIR Form) - It must have amount of gross income and a stamp of recipient,
(1) For person subject to income tax withholding, the Certificate of Compensation Payment/Tax Withheld (BIR Form No. 2316) BIR stamp is not required but MUST be signed by the employer and employee.
(2) For taxpayers other than above, the Annual Income Tax Return (BIR Form No. 1701, etc.) must have a receipt stamp of the tax collector.
(3) The Annual Income Tax Return (BIR Form No. 1701, etc.) must have tax payer’s signature, a receipt stamp of the tax collector (BIR) or acknowledgement email from BIR (if stamp is not available) and proof of tax payment
9. Employment Certificate (Applicant or Guarantor)Must indicate period of employment, salary and position.
* For business owners
Photocopy of Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) “Certificate of Business Name Registration” or Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Mayor’s Permit from the City Hall MUST be submitted.
* If tax is not withheld (e.g. the Self-employed, Retired, Housewife, Unemployed).For any reason excluding being a retiree, full-time housewife or unemployed, the applicant is unable to submit (8) Tax payment Certificate and (9) Employment certificate
• A letter of explanation about the reason for non-submission MUST be submitted
* For students – (applicant who will support the trip)
A copy of School ID or Certificate of Enrollment in School MUST be submitted.
10. Daily Schedule Kindly download the Daily schedule form, print on A4 size paper, and fill out the needed details. Then upload the day-to-day itinerary of your Japan Trip in the visacenter.ph app. Should be the same with the declared number of days in the application form.
Download here 11. Letter of Guarantee (if applicable) Kindly download the Guarantee letter form, print it on A4 size paper, and fill out the needed details. Then upload it to the visacenter.ph app. A signature is not required in the Letter of Guarantee form.
Download here 12. Multiple Entry Application Form Download, print, and sign this document and upload it in the visacenter.ph app.
* Parents must sign on behalf of applicants who are 12 y/o and below. Please specify the relationship beside the signature.
* 13 and above, applicant must sign all forms
Download here 13. Proof of Relationship between the applicant and guarantor To prove existing relationship between the applicant and guarantor, please refer to the below chart for your reference and guidance:
| Guarantor/ Sponsor |
Applicant |
| Spouse |
PSA Marriage Certificate |
| Children |
PSA Birth Certificate |
| Siblings (Brother / Sister) |
PSA Birth Certificate of Applicant
PSA Birth Certificate of Sponsor/Siblings |
| Grandparents |
PSA Birth Certificate of Applicant
PSA Birth Certificate of Parent of Applicant who is related to the Grand Parent
PSA Birth Certificate of Sponsor / Grandparent |
| Brother/Sister-in-law |
PSA Birth Certificate of Applicant
PSA Birth Certificate of Applicant’s Siblings who is married to the Sponsor
PSA Marriage Certificate of the Siblings |
| Aunt / Uncle |
PSA Birth Certificate of Applicant
PSA Birth Certificate of Applicant’s Parent who is related to the Sponsor
PSA Birth Certificate of Sponsor / Aunt/ Uncle |
| Any Relatives – 3rd degree |
Pictures together |
| Non Relative |
Pictures together, Emails, receipt of remittance or parcel, etc. |
| Employer |
Certificate of Employment |
Notes / Reminders1. All forms must be printed on A4 size paper
2. Please ensure to use BLACK ink only in printing all form
3. Additional documents may be needed during the assessment of documents.
4. All documents must be clear and original; except for ITR and business documents
5. Kindly print the application form attached to your registered email address
6. All required forms/ letters must be in A4 size white paper and affix the original signature of the applicant / parents of 12yrs old below using black ink.
7. Attach the clear passport-size (L45mmxW35mm) photo on the application form.
8. Please remove staple wire and passport covers
9. Do not use Frixion ball pen
10. Do not use correction white fluid nor tape