For those who are new to this blog, my husband (my long-time partner, who proposed in front of Mt. Fuji and is now my husband) and I went to Japan in 2024. In my previous blog, I shared a step-by-step guide on how to get a Japan tourist visa (for those traveling purely as tourists, without family or a sponsor). Now, I’m going to share tips on how to get a Japan Multiple-Entry VISA.
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| This photo was taken on January 28, 2024, the day we arrived at Narita Airport. |
Here’s the guide to getting a Japan Multiple-Entry VISA:
1. Requirements / Documents Needed
It's essentially the same set of requirements I mentioned in my previous blog post. However, for the multiple-entry visa application, there is an additional form that must be submitted: the "Request for Multiple-Entry Temporary Visitor Visa."
2. Bank Certificate
The bank certificate is still required, but this time, higher figures are needed to qualify, as the embassy will check if your funds are sufficient for frequent travel to Japan.
Note: Last year, we intentionally didn’t apply for a multiple-entry visa since it was my first time visiting Japan (though not for my husband).
3. Additional Necessary Documents
Listed are some other documents needed to prove your eligibility for a multiple-entry visa.
• Used visas / entry stamps
• Tax Payment Certificate
• Employment certificate with employment period, salary, and position indicated (for employed individuals)
• Proof of actual tax payment, in addition to the BIR Tax Payment Certificate form, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Certificate of Business Name Registration and Mayor's Permit from City Hall (for business owners)
and more
Click this link to view the detailed requirements: Click Here
4. Best Travel Agency
For us, the best agency is Friendship Tours. Their staff is very accommodating, and they don’t mind answering a lot of queries. We highly recommend it.
• Friendship Tours Website
Cebu: Click Here
Manila: Click Here
• Cost:
₱ 1,200 for Single-entry VISA
₱ 1,500 for Multiple-entry VISA
Kindly refer to my previous blog for more information: Click Here
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| At Omoide Yokocho, Shinjuku, Tokyo. |
Additional tip: It's best to submit your documents before the holiday season. Based on our experience, we submitted ours just before the Christmas holidays and received our visas in the first week of January.
Lastly, as I mentioned in my previous blog, nobody can guarantee your Japan visa approval (not even your travel agency, travel agent, etc.).
Note: As of February 2025, obtaining a tourist visa for Japan has become more stringent in certain aspects due to the recent increase in travel to the country. In response, Japan is working to simplify the process, leading to some changes.
• Limited Visa Slots
• Longer Processing Times
• More Documentation and Scrutiny
• Agency and Application Limits
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