3/F Dusit Thani Manila ayala center, Makati City Tel. 8819-5644 / 8810-9622
VISITING RELATIVES/FRIENDS US MILITARY PERSONNEL (SOFA STATUS)
PURPOSE
Visiting US military personnel or spouse stationed at the US military base in Japan
NOTICE
- Size of document for application should be A4 size only. If document is other size, please submit copy that is already adjusted in A4 size from its original and without staples or pasting pages.
- It is applicant’s responsibility to ensure that he/she meet the requirements for the grant of a visa. Submission of any supporting documents not listed below is encouraged (e.g. applicant’s economic or social ties with the Philippines, urgent reasons for visit: medical certificate, wedding invitation).
- Sufficient documents does not guarantee of an approve visa, still Japan Embassy's discretion applies.
- If a falsified document is submitted, a visa will not be issued.
- Documents submitted cannot be returned as a general rule.
- In some instances, Japan Embassy ask for an additional document (other than the basic). Such documents must be submitted within three (3) months only, otherwise the application will be terminated.
- Receipts of documents (PSA B/C, PSA M/C, Bank Certificate, etc.) should be removed.
REQUIREMENTS
All documents must be original unless otherwise stated.
1. Philippine Passport
- Broken passport is not accepted. Passports must be signed and must have at least two (2) blank visa pages.
2. Visa Application Form
- Available at the OUR WEB SITE, at the entrance of the Embassy or at FRIENDSHIP TOURS.
- Application form should be filled out all items correctly, If item is not applicable, please fill in [N/A]. Embassy may not accept application with blank item, no signature or no date in the form; may deny the application that is filled out incorrectly or wrong information.
3. Photo
- Specs: 4.5cm x 3.5cm(2x1.4 inch),, with white background.
- Photo must be taken within 6 months.
- Please write applicant's name and birthdate on back side of the photo.
- Photo must be pasted on the application form.
4. Birth Certificate
- IT must be issued within one year from PSA Main Office/Serbilis Outlet Center (Nationwide).
- If the birth certificate from Philippine Statistics Office (PSA) is unreadable, or has incomplete information, please submit the birth certificate issued by PSA together with a birth certificate issued by the Local Civil Registrar.
- If the birth certificate is "late registration", please submit in addition, a baptismal certificate and school record (Form 137) from high school or elementary and School Yearbook (if possible).
- If there is no record in PSA, please submit a "Certificate of Non-Record" from PSA together with a birth certificate from the Local Civil Registrar.
5. Marriage Certificate (if the applicant is married)
- IT must be issued within one year from PSA Main Office/Serbilis Outlet Center (Nationwide).
- In case there is no record in PSA, please submit a "Certificate of Non-Record" from PSA together with the Marriage Certificate from the Local Civil Registrar.
6. Daily Schedule in Japan (TAIZAI YOTEIHYO)
7. Proof of Relationship
- pictures, passport copies etc. for visiting friends/acquaintances
- Birth Certificates and Marriage Certificates to connect relationship for visiting relatives.
8. Statement of Service
- *If possible, please submit statement of service with name and email address of attestant.
9. Passport Copy of US Military Personnel in Japan
(Information page and pages with stampsregarding Japan travel)
10. Invitation Letter
[If applicant will shoulder part or all of his/her travel expenses]
11. Bank Certificate
- Validity of Bank Certificate is three (3) month from the date of issue