Visit Relatives

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VISIT RELATIVES

Purpose of going to Japan is to visit relatives

(parents, sisters/brothers, aunts/uncles, or nieces/nephews)

[Spouse of a Japanese who wants to live together with husband should have Certificate of

Eligibility.]

2007 July

REQUIREMENTSAll documents must be original unless otherwise stated.

1. Philippine Passport

(Broken lamination of the photo part is not accepted. Must have at least two (2)

blank pages.)

2. Visa Application Form

(Also available at the Embassy website, at the entrance of Embassy or throughaccredited agency. )

3. Photo (4.5cm x 4.5cm with white background)

Photo must be pasted on the application form.

4. Birth Certificates to prove relationship (* see below)

5. Marriage Contract (if the applicant is married)

(4 and 5 must be from NSO Main Office/Serbilis Outlet Center (Nationwide) issued within one (1)

year. In case of non-record, you must submit certificate of non-record together with the one from

Local Civil Registrar.)

6. Invitation Letterfrom Guarantor in Japan (Must have handwrittensignature)

7. Family Registration (KosekiTohon)

8. Residence Certificate (JUMINHYO)

[7, 8 is only applicable if Guarantor is a Japanese]

Note: 7 and 8 must be issued within three months.

9. Foreign Registration Certificate from City Hall, Passport Copy (all pages) or a copyof Foreign Registration Certificate (Card). (9. is only applicable if Relatives

in Japan is not Japanese)(Note: for cases wherein the guarantor is the relative in Japan, the foreign registrationcertificate from city hall (issued within three months) is necessary)

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1-A. Bank Certificate

1-B Income Tax Return (Form 2316) original and photocopy


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Exemption of [1.A, 1-B]

If the applicant is eligible for Multiple Entry

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2-A. Guarantee Letter (MIMOTO HOSHOSYO)

(Format available at the Embassy Website or at the entrance of Embassy.)

2-B. Income Certificate (SHOTOKU SHOMEISHO) from City Hall, Tax returncertificate (NOUZEISHOMEISHO: form2) from Tax office,

KAKUTEISHINKOKUSHO HIKAE or Bank Certificate(YOKIN ZANDAKASHOMEISHO)

Exemption of [2-B]

If the applicant is a parent of Guarantor in JapanIf the applicant is a child (must be 19 years old and below) of Guarantor in Japan

Please note: It is applicants responsibility to ensure that he/she meet the requirementsfor the grant of a visa. Submission of any supporting documents not listed above is

encouraged (e.g. applicants economic or social ties with the Philippines, urgentreasons for visit: medical certificate, wedding invitation).

Submission of requirements does not guarantee issuance of visa.

Validity of Documents is three (3) month from the date of issue(unless otherwise stated).

ADDITIONALDOCUMENTSIf Birth Certificate from NSO is

unreadable, or

If there is no record in NSO, (in

addition to Certificate of Non-

Record from NSO Headquarter)

- BIRTH CERITIFICATE FROM

LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRAR

If Birth Certificate (NSO) is Late

Registration

- BAPTISMAL CERTIFICATE

- SCHOOL RECORD (Form 137)- SCHOOL YEAR BOOK (If

applicable)Please indicate complete address andland line (telephone, if applicable) ofthe church in the baptismalcertificate, and of the school in schoolrecord.

HOW TO "PROVE RELATIONSHIP"

Relationship ofApplicant Filipino in

Japan

Birth Certificates tobe Submitted

Parent Child Applicant + Filipino inJapan

Brother Sister Applicant + Filipino inJapan

Aunt, Uncle N

iece,Nephew

Applicant + Parent of

Filipino in Japan +Filipino in Japan

Niece, Nephew Aunt,Uncle

Applicant + Parent of Applicant + Filipino inJapan


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FILING APPLICATION

Application should be filed through accredited agencies. (Please see our

website for the list ofAgents or get one from FAX service by Ministry ofForeign Affairs in Tokyo, or get one from visa gate of the Embassy.)The applicant may be required to appear in person for interview etc.

NOTICE

- Additional documents may be requested where necessary. Applicants are given three

(3) months to submit additional requirements. Otherwise application will beterminated.

- Documents submitted for application will not be returned.- Applicants can get information from accredited agencies when his/her application is

pending.- When visa is granted, VISA FEE is gratis for this category. (Philippine passport

holder)- When visa is not granted, the reasons of denial will not be disclosed. Applicants may

apply again after six (6) month with the same purpose, unless there are emergency /humanitarian reasons, or application for different purpose.

FOR INQUIRIES

MANILA

ENGLISH/ TAGALOG

( 02 ) 834-7514

3:00p.m. ~ 4:00p.m.

JAPANESE(+ 63-2 ) 834-7508

11 : 30 a.m ~ 12 : 30 p.m

4 : 30 p.m. ~ 5 : 30 p.m.

CEBU

(+ 63-32 ) 231-7321 / 7322

DAVAO

(+ 63-82 ) 221-3100 / 3200

Websitehttp://www.ph.emb-japan.go.jp/visiting/index.htm


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FAX service by Ministry ofForeign Affairs in Tokyo

03-5501-8490

E-mail inquiries

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