Japan Visa Application for Filipinos in Singapore

We traveled to Japan last April to May 2017 and as a Filipino citizen we are required to apply for a Visa before entering Japan. As far as I know, in the Philippines, travel agencies can arrange the visa application on behalf of the applicant. But if you are working in Singapore like us you need to do this by yourself. Don't worry because it is really easy. 😉

You can only apply at Embassy of Japan in Singapore if the applicants are residing in Singapore. For example, you will travel to Japan with your wife. She is residing in the Philippines and not holding any valid Identity Card issued by Singapore Government therefore she need to arrange her Japan Visa Application in the Philippines.

As what I have mentioned, Japan Visa application in Singapore is really easy and for Filipino citizen it is FREE! Here are the steps.

1. Before going to Japan Embassy prepare all the required documents like the following:
          -Valid Passport
          - Completed Visa Application Form
               (Can be downloaded at Embassy of Japan in Singapore Website. Make sure to fill up
                  properly) You may click the link below for Japan Visa Application Form:
                   http://www.sg.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/visa_tempvisit_sightseeing_multiple.html
                  On this link you can also find the guide on how to fill up the form. 
          - Recent Colored Photo (refer to checklist on the required size) 
          - Certificate of Employment
          - Updated Bank Statement (at least have a minimum of $3000 in your account) 
          - Flight Booking (Return Tickets)
          - Identity Card issued by Singapore Governent (E Pass, S Pass, DP, etc)

It is recommended to download the checklist of required documents at Embassy of Japan in Singapore Website for updated list of requirements. You may click the link below to download the checklist.

http://www.sg.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/visa_documents.html 

Window below will appear. Click Multiple Entry or Single or Double Entry under No 1. Temporary Visit for Site Seeing.

 
2. Once all the required documents are on hand, arrange the documents in order according to checklist and directly go to Embassy of Japan. No need for an appointment.

                         Address:
                         Embassy of Japan in Singapore 
                         16 Nassim Road, Singapore 258372

 Take note of the operating hours for APPLICATION.
                         Application: 8:30AM - 12:00PM
                         Collection: 1:30PM - 4:00PM
                         Monday to Friday, except during Embassy holidays.

On the day we submitted our documents, we reached the Embassy around 9 am and ~20 people were already in the room. We took our number and waited for an approximately an hour to be called. When it was our turn, the officer checked our documents one by one and give us a date on when to come back for the results. It was a hassle free transaction! It is recommended that before going to the Embassy double check your documents based on the checklist and arrange accordingly. 😄

3. Come back on the date given by the officer for the result and collection of your passport. Take note of the operating hours for COLLECTION. For us, it took a week before we know the result.

We were given a single entry visa therefore we need to follow again these steps if we want to go back again to Japan. Hoping next time they will grant us with a multiple entry. 😁

***This post is updated July 11, 2017. Please directly go to Embassy of Japan in Singapore Website for updates.  The link below will direct you to visa application page.
     
 http://www.sg.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/visit.html 

If your done with your visa application. Check also my other posts for recommended itinerary and foods to try in Japan.  Enjoy!

14 Days Japan Travel Itinerary - Part 1
14 Days Japan Travel Itinerary - Part 2
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