Getting Japan Tourist Visa in the Philippines without Income Tax Return
Last Updated on June 20, 2024 by Roxanne Tamayo
Here it is, sharing to you how to get a Japan tourist visa without Income Tax Return. After my Hong Kong trip last October 2014, I found a cheap flight to Japan and booked a flight right away. I wasn’t even sure if I could get a visa but I was really hopeful. This was part of my Plan B if Plan A was a failure. No, I don’t want to tell what Plan A was.
How to Get a Japan Tourist Visa without Income Tax Return?
In 2015, I tried my luck to get a Japan visa without ITR or without income tax return just because I am not working for any company in the Philippines. It was also the time I was active doing volunteer work in a non-profit organization.
I booked a flight for May 2015 trip in Tokyo, Japan and told myself I still have the chance to save money. I did some research on where to go and what requirements do I need to prepare.
March 2015 came and I was really nervous. A lot of people telling me that the Embassy of Japan is not really that strict anymore as they are inviting a lot of tourists for the upcoming Olympics in 2020. I still need to gather documents just to get the visa.
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Requirements for Getting Japan tourist visa without Income Tax Return
I applied for a Tourist Visa and these are the documents that I submitted:
- Philippine passport
- Visa application form
- Photo 4.5×4.5 cm or 2×2 inch with white background
- Original NSO Birth Certificate
- Original Local Birth Certificate
- Daily Schedule in Japan
- Original bank certificate(s)
- Credit card bank statement
- Confirmed plane ticket
- Certifications of being involved in Non-Profit Organizations
- Letter of Explanation
I don’t have any Income Tax Return to show but I submitted certifications of being involved in non-profit organizations and a letter of explanation. The letter of explanation, I explained my interests of going to Japan of being so fond of anime, fashion, and its culture. I also explained why I don’t have ITR to show and I told them how active I am as a volunteer, which is traveling with a purpose.
Related Article: How I Wrote my Letter of Explanation for Japan Tourist Visa
I went to Friendship Tours here in Cebu and the handling fee is P1,200. It will take 5-7 business days for the visa. The next week after my application, I got an SMS notification from the accredited agency that my passport was ready for pick-up. This will be my first solo backpacking in a visa-required country.
Helpful links:
Requirements for Japan Tourist Visa: http://www.ph.emb-japan.go.jp/visiting/new%20visa/tourism.htm
Friendship Manila (accredited agency): http://www.visa.friendshipmanila.com/
I also wrote for Two Monkeys Travel Blog about my experience in Tokyo, Japan
7 Days in Tokyo, Japan
Japan Visa List of Accredited Agencies
- UHI – Universal Holidays Inc.
- Discovery Tour Inc.
- Rajah Travel Corporation
- Reli Tours & Travel Agency
- Attic Tours Phils., Inc.
- Friendship Tours and Resorts Corporation
- Pan Pacific Travel Corporation
Source: Embassy of Japan in the Philippines
Frequent Asked Questions
How many days the do visa get approved?
It’s usually 5-7 business days. A reader named JB applied for a tourist visa at Reli Tours on January 12, 2016, and got a text from the travel agency on January 15 that his passport was available for pick-up.
What are the rules when it comes to bank certificate?
Bank certificates usually show the total balance + average daily balance of your account for the past 6 months. If you want your bank history to look credible, I suggest to establish first your account and maintain a sufficient amount for a long time. – mrsbisinyo
How much money should I have inside my bank?
During my first application, I showed PhP 90,000 (savings account and time deposits). During my second application, I showed PhP 60,000 (savings account and certificate of stock investment). At least you have to show PHP 50,000 in your bank account and it depends on the activities you can do in Japan.
What are the Guidelines for Writing a Letter of Explanation?
I created a separate blog post on How I Wrote my Letter of Explanation for Japan Tourist Visa.
What if a friend, a family or a boyfriend will shoulder my expenses in Japan?
The Embassy of Japan in the Philippines provided a link for the – Visa Section Information so please check the link.
I am a student, what requirements should I submit?
If you are a student and your parents will shoulder your trip, you need to show bank certificates, Income of Tax Return of your parents and letter of explanation about your purpose of the trip, a copy of study load and school ID as a proof that you are a student.
How to Prepare for your First Solo Trip in Japan?
I created a separate blog about this and you can read this at – Preparation for your First Solo Trip in Japan.
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As a budget traveler, my cash on hand was US$500 or PhP20,000. Find out more how I did it at – Budget Travel: 14 Days Japan with US$500 Cash on Hand.
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Hello! Kamusta? Ang dami kong searches and lucky I found your blog!!! I have a concern po. My boyfriend and I are planning to visit Japan for 2weeks on February2016. My problem is wala akong itr, certificates of employment pero meron akong bank acct which shows na nagkaroon ako ng big money kaso na withdraw ko na lahat last year. Ano kayang pwedeng substitute docs ang iprovide ko sis? Para mapatunayan na babalik ako sa Pinas? Pwede kaya yung nurse license ko? Letter from my bf na sya ang mag shoulder sa lahat ng gastos while we are there? Letter from my parents na babalik ako dito? O gagawa din ako ng letter of explanation? Nakapag travel na ko sa Vietnam and Bali sis ok din ba un? And kay bf ano dapat nyang iprovide? Bank, itr certs tska letter? I hope you can help mo po sis.. I will wait po sa response nyo. Thank you. Have a good day….
Hi Goldy! Best is to ask the travel agency who will help prepare your visa. Based on what you said that you dont have anything to show, your boyfriend will shoulder everything so he needs to provide some documents. Again, ask the travel agency, they know best. Thanks.
Hi Rox,
I just have a question. I’ll be applying a Japan Tourist Visa this February. I heard ITR is needed. Unfortunately I am jobless since November last year. Should I still submit my ITR for 2015? And is it possible to get a visa if you’re jobless?
Thanks!
Hi Elanie, it is best to ask the travel agency coz they know best.
Hi Elaine, it’s not 100% sure that your visa will get approved. Even the agency will say the same thing so all you need is prayers. You can ask advice from the travel agency and they will suggest which documents you are allowed to submit. 🙂 Ask the agency if your ITR for 2015 is okay.
Hi Ms. Rox,
May chance po b maapprove yung japan visa ko, kahit 30k lng yung laman ng bank cert ko? Napasa ko n yung requirements noong tuesday and waiting nlng po ako s result. Complete req. po ako including plane ticket, hotel accomodations, itr, cert. Of employment with approve leave. schedule of stay. Etc. May HK stamp and S.Korean visa ako last year. Nagwoworry lng talaga ako s Bank cert. 😔
Hi JB, how’s your Visa application? Sorry for the late reply. I hope your visa application was approved.
Hi Ms. Rox,
Thank u for ur reply. Naapprove po yung Visa ko. 😊 Ang bilis din po release nya. Nagpasa po ako ng Jan. 12 nagtext po si reli tours ng Jan 15 n available for pick up po yung passport ko. 😊☺️😀. Thank you! 🤗👍
Wow JB, that’s really awesome to hear! Enjoy Japan! 😀
Hi jb ilan days ang travel mo
Hi Jcb, 5 days lang po ako s japan.😊
Hi! What if kaka open lang ng account ko? Madedetect ba yun ng embassy? Nag open kase ako for bank certificate talaga.. Anu po ba pwede nyo ma advise sakin? Salamat po
Hi Vanessa, asked the accredited agency they will give you the best advice. As long as you have enough money for your travel.
Anu po bang rules when it comes sa bank certificate? Need po ba na may record ng transaction for past months?or pwede na lagyan ng money ng one time lang? Thanks po
As long as you have a bank account with enough money it will reflect on your bank certificate how much money you have. At least 6 months active yong bank accout mo.
Hello, bank certs usually show the total balance + average daily balance of your account for the past 6 months. If you want your bank history to look credible, I suggest i-establish mo muna yung account mo, and maintain a sufficient amount for a long time.
Hi,
can you give me pointers or sample of letter of explanation. I don’t know how to best explain that I dont have an ITR 0_0
Hi Eiv, I just mentioned on my letter about my intention of going to Japan which is for vacation/holiday purposes and how interested I am with the culture of Japan. I am one of the volunteers of non-profit organizations so I asked for Certification that I am affiliated and I still have reasons to come back to Philippines.
Hi i would just like to ask, kakaopen ko lang dib nang bank account ko this month and im planning to visit japan this march2016 ok lang po ba yun?
Hi Pam, it is best to ask the travel agency. But then, if you have the amount which is suitable for your budget in Japan you will be fine. 🙂
Okay lang if kakaopen mo lang ng account. Ganyan din ginawa ko. 6months kasi required ng MB para makakuha ng certificate so nag-open ako sa BPI. Inform mo lang ang teller na for japan tourist visa yung purpose ng certificate. 🙂
Hi, tanong ko lang po kung pwedeng pag pinrint yung Visa Application form, i-photoshop nalang yung picture, kesa i-paste? tsaka nung nag ease po ng Visa ang Japan, sakop po ba yung Visiting Relatives? Yung mga nababasa ko po kasi multiple-entry visa at tourism via travel agencies lang, di informative yung mga articles, ty po.
Hi Kevin, you need to paste the photo, not the photoshopped picture. Best to ask the travel agency, they can give you the information. 🙂
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Great article! Ask lang ako Ms Rox, kasi i already been to Japan last september 2015 and employed pa ako that time. Then i decided to quit nung October. Do i still need to submit an ITR though recently lang ako nakapunta ng japan? I still have a copy of my 2014 ITR. Thank you and God bless..
Hi Gee, on my second trip to Japan I don’t have ITR but a letter of explanation lang naman. Just submit your old ITR but you need to ask advice from the travel agency.
hello po, ask ko lang. my bf is in Japan dun po siya nagwowork, ako po here sa PH and ggraduate na sa October 2016. we are plannin na magpunta po ako sa JP sa December. since wala pa po akong itr non, magpapasa nalang po ako ng explanation letter why po ako pupunta sa japan, ganun po ba? and yung bank certificate na meron akong ipon. what if yung bf ko po magshoulder ng expenses ko don or lets say na hati po kami? thank you po 🙂
Hi Khayesha,
Yes, you need to submit a letter of explanation and include your bank certificate. Your bf needs to submit documents that he has the capacity to shoulder the expenses when you’re in Japan.
hello po ilang days pk kayo don pwde ba mag stay ng 1 month?
My first trip, I stayed for 14 days – my tourist visa is 15 days. It’s up to you if you want to stay for a month.
Hi! Kanino ko ia-address yung letter of explanation? Thanks.
Hi! Kanino iaaddress yung letter of explaination? Thanks
Address it to the Embassy of Japan.
Hi! Kanino iaaddress yung letter of explanation? Thanks.
Hi Rox! Your article is super helpful! Wondering if I could get your opinion on this: my boyfriend and I are planning to go to Japan this coming March, he was previously in Japan last Dec 2015 with his family and applied as “visit relatives” since he has cousins there. Now were contemplating if he could apply this time as a tourist since he could provide the necessary documents naman 🙂 Or better ba if he applies as visit relatives again?
Hi,
Pwede naman maka visit as tourist or visit relatives. It is best to ask advice from the travel agency.
Hi. Kelan po yung no visa policy sa japan? Thanks
There is still visa policy when you visit Japan for Filipinos.
hI gud pm,,ask q lang panu kung walang lTR?new pa lang kc businees q…anu pwde reason for japan embassy?gus2 q sna magtourist sa japan..thank you and god bless…
Ms. roxan pasagot nman sa tanong q??
Practical commentary , I was enlightened by the analysis . Does anyone know where I could possibly find a sample Hyatt Credit Card Authorization Form copy to work with ?
Hi Eda, I really have no idea about the authorization form copy.
Hi Ms. Rox,
Me and my fiancee are planning to go in Japan after our wedding. My fiancee is a seaman but wala syang ITR kasi wala siyang income tax sa agency nila. He can provide the documents that you wrote above except the ITR. Yong passport nya marami na ring visa stamp. Is it possible na maaprove pa rin sya even he doesn’t have an ITR?
Hi Irish, I think may chance naman sya coz he is working as a seaman. Better ask advice from the accredited agency na rin. They know better. 🙂
Thanks Ms. Rox! Kelangan nya pa rin magsubmit ng letter of explanation? And also, where can we get Certifications of being involved in Non-Profit Organizations?
Kung saan ka involved sa Non-Profit Organization, dun ka humingi sa kanila.
Is it possible to get the Certifications of being involved Non-profit Organizations in their company/agency? Thank you!
Irish,
You have to be genuinely involved in a non-profit organization you are volunteering, not for the sake of getting a certification just for the Japan visa. XD
Hi mis rox tanong ko lang paano ako makaka kuha ng itr.kung unemployed kasi ko plan ko mag touirist dis april
Hi Rui, you need to show bank accounts. The more money you have, the embassy is more convinced you can afford the trip. But better ask advice from the accreditted travel agency.
hi rox,
my family and is planning to spend a 5day vacation in Japan this coming summer…first time traveler ako and even my 2 younger brothers…problema lng tlga sa akin wala akong ITR…kc same as you, im into volunteering activities and a freelance ESL teacher…its been 3 years na un ang sidejob ko…i asked the agency kung ok lng na walang ITR,pero sbi sa akin kelangan tlga ng letter of explanation..sana share mo sa akin how you did yours and ano ba tlga dpat ilagay..pra maapproved prin ang visa..i really do hope you could help me sis..thank you so much…
Hi,
For the letter of explanation, just write what is your intention of traveling to Japan – as a tourist, to visit the country, to know its culture and tradition.
Hi rox
Ask ko lang anu ba ma i suggest mo travel agency… Anyway very helpful ng blog mo 😉
Hi Kieshamo,
Thanks for the visit. It depends where you are. Meron naman kasing list of approved travel agencies sa site nang Japan Embassy. For me, I used Friendship Manila. Check out the helpful links on the article. 🙂
Hi miss rox,kung maglalagay kmi ng pera ng 100k zero balance kc account ng asawa ko makakuha agad ba kme ng bank certificate pra mkpag tourist kmi ng kpatid ko ,ska kahit walang itr
Hi, you can get a bank certificate. You really seek advice from the travel agency. Alam nila ano pa kailangan for the requirements.
Hi rox, we have submitted our documents at reli we are travel buddy heres our profile, i have been to japan once but my friend is first to travel abroad.
Our bank account is joint account with 138k. We will stay for 12 days in japan. We are govt employees, with itr, coe, travel order,. What do you think is our chance?
Hi Jjb,
May chance naman kayo since you have ITR, coe, travel order.
Great article here. Really helpful 🙂 Friendship is the agency. Please don’t download the form. Better to use the form provided by the agency. They have signs/indicators on the top right of the form which I believe a special privilege.
Thanks! Friendship Tours din yong saken.
paano po yung Daily Schedule? What if wala ka pong definite plan? I mean like mag D DIY ka lang?
Just create a temporary daily schedule coz you need it for submission for the visa.
Hi Rox what about ITR exemption from bir ok kya yon…I’m not involved of any nonprofit org.snd I plan to apply for a tourist visa…pls.reply…
Hi Mae,
I have no idea with ITR exemption. It is best to ask advice from the travel agency coz they can ask you what documents do you have in order to support of getting a visa.
Hi, this is a good read. How about the weather? Is Spring in Tokyo manageable? No need to bring cardigans? I read somewhere that uts gets chilly at night. Thanks.
Hi Aidelenn,
I’ve been to Japan after Spring going Summer and during the Autumn Season. For the cold weather, I brought a lot of long sleeves for layering. Mine was 4-5 layers.
Question maam, Who do i address the letter to? Consul General or just the Embassy of Japan.
Hi Jayd,
Sa Embassy of Japan po.
Hi ms.rox pwede po ba ang guarantor ko japanese.may boyfriend.ano po travel agency pwede ko po malapitan.pls.reply me at my email add.mrexie27@gmail.com.thanks po.
Hi Rexie,
Your Japanese guarantor needs to submit requirements. You can find it sa website of Japan Embassy. I will reply to you once I am not busy sa work.
Kahit po ba wala na itr? Sa friendship toyrs tatanggapin kaya documents ko? Kasi wala din naman ako nun.
Nica,
I dont have ITR but I have bank certificate and certification being involved in a non-profit organization. Try to submit bank certificate as long as you have money to support your Japan trip.
Hello po Ms. Rox,
Plano ko po ksing pumunta sa Japan nxt year since dun nagwowork ung bf q for 3yrs lng po.. pero iaapply q is plain tourist, wala din po aqng itr but working and kaoopen q lang po ng account q.. for less than a week po sana of stay
Panu po pag sasagutin nea expenses q and planning dun din magstay sa place nea???
pnu po ung dun sa itinerary?
nakasearch po aq ng napakarami peo luckily nahanap q po tung sa inyo..
Thank you po in advance Ms. Rox.
Since next year pa punta mo, it’s a good thing you opened a bank account.
Wait, ill answer back once di na ako busy.
Hi rox,
Pano un hnd ksi ako nagwowork sa pinas but i am working as a cabin crew sa ibng bansa. Magbabakasyon ksi ako this May and plan ko na dyan nlang kmuha ng visa ko. I am not really familar sa mga ITR n yan hahaha
Hi Flyingbird,
I have no idea since nag work ka naman maybe you need an employment certificate from the company you’re working from. Better ask the travel agency coz they know best.
Hi rox,
Pano un hnd ksi ako nagwowork sa pinas but i am working as a cabin crew sa ibng bansa. Magbabakasyon ksi ako this May and plan ko na dyan nlang kmuha ng visa ko. I am not really familar sa mga ITR n yan hahaha. Pero may mga requirements ako except sa ITR and itinerary. Thank u.
Hi Flyingbird,
The best thing you can do is show your documents to the accredited travel agency. 😊
thank you ms. rox
thankyou ms rox. looking forward sa reply mu
Hi Rox i’m still 18 and I’m still a student. Do I still need to show a bank certificate and ITR? Thanks 🙂
Viv,
Who will support your trip? If it’s your parents, they need to show a bank certificate and ITR, also you need to write an explanation letter that your parents will provide the trip. Do not forget to show your study load and maybe a copy of your school ID. any proof that you are still a student.
Waiting kme sa release ng visa apply namin sa reli tours magkakaproblema ba kame if ang nilagay namin sa current profession ng daughter ko ay student?talaga naman kse magaaral siya pagbalik niya galing japan if ever magrant ang visa niya baka hingian kme ng ibang documents sa school eh nagskip siya ng isang sem this year?pls reply tnx
Hi! I’m wondering you can can send me a sample of a letter of explanation as to why I don’t have an ITR. I just want to see how the letter should look like, the format of the letter, and the general contents. My email is mishxxco@gmail.com 🙂 I have no idea as to how to start the letter and what I should put, like if I have to add the address of the embassy and such. I’ve been trying to search for a sample of the internet but it was unfruitful. Thanks for the help! 🙂
Hi Michelle,
Here’s the blog post I created. Thanks.
https://itravelrox.com/2016/04/11/how-i-wrote-my-letter-of-explanation-for-japan-tourist-visa/
Hi Rox!
Been reading through your blog post and it’s really informative. But I have a problem, hope to hear your advice on this one.
My mother, and relatives are planning to go to Japan this June 9.
I have a COE and Affidavit of Leave from my current employer but I have a problem with my ITR. We switched to a different accounting firm a year ago, and the old accounting firm is the only one who still has a copy of my ITR since I requested a copy from my boss and apparently she lost my ITR file. My boss contacted the previous accountant and we’re still waiting for the file. We’ll be applying for a visa this Friday already
My question is: would it be enough if I only submit my COE, Affidavit of Leave and a letter of explanation stating my dilemma with my company?
Hope to hear from you soon.
Thanks!
Hi,
Try to write an explanation letter about your ITR and also don’t forget to submit your bank certificate.
Hi po ma’am Rox 🙂 affidavit of support and ITR & bank certificate of parent/s are needed if sponsored by parents.. but i just learned na walang ITR if OFW..ask lang po ako if you have any idea na pang alternative sa ITR? thank you po and also for the tips you posted esp. the explanation letter 🙂
Hi Marces,
I have no idea yet what’s the alternative if walang ITR ang OFW but maybe an OWWA. But better ask the travel agency as they know best. When I applied for my visa they suggested to me on some requirements for submission.
oh okay po. thank you 🙂 God bless
pano kung wla pa q ITR? anu pwde reason po? pahelp nman..
gusto q sna magtourist nxt month sa japan..
Hi Annie Murphy,
Make sure you have a lot of money in your bank account. Ask advice from the accredited travel agency and maybe they will ask you other possible documents. Thanks.
Hi po what if ang husband q po nsa japan na madedetect b. Nila pero aq nman po ang mag shoulder ng expenses q
You can still go there as a tourist without mentioning you have a relative or husband as long as you meet the requirements. I have a cousin in Japan and it doesn’t matter Coz I applied As tourist without sponsor. 😊
hi, i would like to know how did you get stock certificate? How many days po yun process? My broaker is COL Financial. Is it the same thing as “Upliftment of Stock Cert”
Thank you
Hi! I asked from the customer support where to request cert of stock investment. They guided me and there is a form that needed to be downloaded, print, fill up and send the form to them.
Hi ms rox pwede ba ko mg travel sa japan wala me itr ang work ko brgy councilor pero asawa ki me itr
As a government employee you need to show certificate to travel…
Hi. ask ko lang po kung may idea kayo kung anong dapat kong gawin o isubstitute na document sa ITR. wala po kasi akong trabaho, pero may bank account po ako. nakapagpa-book na rin ako ng trip to osaka at hotel reservation, ITR lang po talaga ang pinoproblema ko. Hope you can advise me on what to do. thank you.
Hi Jeanette, ask advice from the travel agency. Also as long as you have much money on your bank account, meaning you can afford to travel. Do you have documents for owning a house and lot or a vehicle? Also show it.
Hello guys sobra ngaun ang tensyon ko pinasok namin sa reli tours megamall ang applucation ng mother ko at daughter ko nung may26 kaso ang nilagay namin sa current profession or occulation niya ay “Students”actually hindi pa siya nakakapagenroll at nagskip siya ng 1sem this year kinakabahan ako baka hingian kme ng iba pang docements about sa school?😭
Just pray na Lang po 😂
Hi, I see there you included your credit card soa. i have bpi cc, isasama pa ba yung page na may transactions, or yung page 1 lang (customer and card info). I’m planing to include it on my second application kase 🙂 Thank you
Yah I included the credit card but more important ang bank statement with savings which means you can afford to travel.
Secured cc po kase yung bpi ko so may nakahold akong money sa kanila. I will include bank statement, credit card soa, and siguro explanation letter na din, since di magrereflect yung hold out amount sa bank certificate. What do you think po?
Hi Donna, I think ok na yan but best is to ask advice from the travel agency.
Hi Ms. Roxanne! My bf is planning to fly me out to Japan in a few months. I asked him if he can be my guarantor since I can’t provide an ITR as I am a freelancer. My previous ITR was from 3 years ago. he agreed to be my sponsor but he freaked out when I told him about the requirements that he has to mail me ( e.g w-2 form ) he doesn’t want to send it to me because he’s afraid that it will fall into wrong hands because his ss# is stated on his w2 form. So I decided to apply for a tourist visa without asking help from him but like I mentioned earlier, I don’t have an ITR. What if I will provide an explanation letter stating that I’m only visiting him for a week or two and I am a freelancer, do you think I have a chance to get my visa approved? Tnx
Hi Cielo! I have a relative in Japan but I never mentioned that I will be visiting them. I applied as a tourist will all the requirements submitted. What is important is you have the money to show that you can afford to travel. How much money do you have? Write on your letter of explanation that you will visit Japan for leisure. Also best to ask advice from the travel agency, they know best.
Hi thanks for the reply! I only have 60k but I’m still saving money since I’m planning to stay there for 2 weeks. Isa pang problema ko, he is paying for the accommodation. Eh since kelangan ko mag pass ng daily schedule, ilalagay ko dun san ako magsstay. Probably sa Base hotel. Eh diba titignan ng consul ng Japan kung afford ko mag travel. Should I mention it to the explanation letter na bf ko mag shoulder ng hotel? Or best na wag na? Nag message ako sa friendship tours wala pang reply
As long as paid na Yong accommodation mo.
Hello! Nice article 🙂 I have a quick question. Me and my boyfriend are planning to visit Japan early next year. I have a bank statement, but I haven’t used it in a while. I worked overseas for couple of years, currently unemployed, and unfortunately all my savings went down the drain. Essentially my boyfriend will fund the expenses on the trip. I checked the Japan Visa Section that you referred, but I couldn’t find the information I needed. Do you have any idea if an accredited Japan Visa Agency accepts Bank Statement of my company/boyfriend as a proof that he will support me financially in the whole trip? Or do they need any other requirements?
Oh, and 2nd question. I will still be unemployed by the time I will apply for the Japan VISA, which means I can’t provide an ITR. Do you know any pre-requisites to that?
Sorry, seemed not a quick question after all hehe. A response form you will be much appreciated 🙂
Hi,
Your boyfriend will need to show his bank statements and bank certificates, certificate of employment and other investments perhaps that he can afford to fund your travels for the both of you. Any accredited travel agencies will can surely assist you and they may need to ask other documents that only them they can tell and you need to provide. 😊
Hello,
Thanks for the info. Truly appreciate it 🙂
hi rox natry mo na ba magapply for korean visa? i read you are a freelancer as well? do they accept letter of explanation if one cannot submit a certificate employment . I’m exempted to submit itr since i have a bdo titanium but i dont have COE.do u think i have a chance to get a visa?
Hi, will apply Korean visa next year since I’ll go there during the winter hopefully. I still have no idea on how to get it but since I’ve been to Japan which is a OECD country I hope I can be granted a visa.
hi mam panu po pag di nakaperm ung garantor at ung nag invite sken sa japan..gni2 po kc kc un complete na lahat ng papers ku ipapasa ku nlng kaso wlang perma ung letter of garantor ku.. ang ask ku po kung pwede ku po bang ipasa un sa agency khit wlang pirma? asap!!!
Hi Mykel,
Please ask the travel agency about it and they will give you advice. Thank you.
thankz po sa pagreply!!!!
Hi! I have a few questions!
1. I will be applying for my jap visa this year. I will be using my mom’s extra bank account. She has P150k. I’ll also use her itr. The coe is my own. I am a part time teacher. I have around P60k on mine. What do I use?
2.Planning a 15 day trip to fukuoka and hiroshima only. What do you think are my chances of having my visa approved? 🙁
3. Is travelling alone a factor? Do they ask if I will be travelling alone? I will be travelling with a friend. My friend has a multiple entry visa already so i will be applying my visa by myself.
4. I have my own itr as well. Would it help if i submit those too?
5. Also, i work part time at two different jobs. Still both as a teacher. Should i submit two coe(s)?
Thank you so much for this helpful blog! 🙂
Hi,
Use your own bank account – if you can borrow your mom’s money transfer or borrow and put it under your account. Return it after you got the bank certificate. It’s good that you have two clients so you can also show that you have jobs in the Philippines, show your ITR as well.