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Japanese Embassy & Consulates in the Philippines

  • 1 embassy
  • 2 consulates general

Japan is represented in the Philippines by 3 missions: an embassy in Manila and 2 consulates general in Davao City and Cebu City. Filipino citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Japan.

Map: Japan’s 3 missions in the Philippines

Map: Japan’s 3 missions in the Philippines

Japanese Embassy in Manila

Embassy of Japan in Manila

Embassy · Manila

Today 08:30–12:30, 13:30–17:15
Address
Roxas Boulevard 2627, Pasay

Japan has its embassy in Manila, the capital; the address on record is Roxas Boulevard 2627, Pasay. Its phone number and website are on its page.

Japanese consulates in the Philippines

Japan also has 2 consulates general in Davao City and Cebu City; its work is consular: passports and documents for its own citizens and, often, visas for visitors.

Japan visa for Filipino citizens

PhilippinesJapan Visa required Japan visa for citizens of the Philippines

JapanPhilippines Visa-free, 30 days Philippines visa for citizens of Japan

Japan visa requirements for citizens of the Philippines

  • Short-term stay visa (tourism)
  • Short-term stay visa (business)
  • Short-term stay visa (visiting relatives or friends)
  • JAPAN eVISA (single-entry tourism)
  • Fee: JP¥15,000
  • 16 required documents

checked 22 October 2026

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Filipino citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Japan. Applicants in the Philippines turn to the Japanese embassy in Manila or one of the consulates in Davao City and Cebu City; many countries also use an outsourced visa centre.

The Philippines’ missions in Japan

Missions of the Philippines in Japan (3)

In return, the Philippines has 3 missions in Japan, including its embassy in Tokyo.

Good to know

Japan in the Philippines

Worldwide, Japan has 248 missions in 146 countries; 3 of them are in the Philippines.

Travel to the Philippines for Japanese citizens

No visa is needed by Japanese citizens for the Philippines, for stays of up to 30 days. In the Philippines, Japanese citizens can turn to the Japanese embassy for passports and emergency help.

When Japanese missions in the Philippines are closed

Japanese missions in the Philippines close on the Philippines’ public holidays, the next being Bonifacio Day (Araw ni Gat Andres Bonifacio) on Monday 30 November 2026, Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary (Kapistahan ng Immaculada Concepcion) on Tuesday 8 December 2026 and Christmas Eve on Thursday 24 December 2026, and usually on some holidays of Japan, such as Labour Thanksgiving Day on Monday 23 November 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the Japanese embassy in the Philippines?

The Japanese embassy is in Manila, at Roxas Boulevard 2627, Pasay.

Does Japan have consulates in the Philippines?

Yes, Japan has 2 consulates general in Davao City and Cebu City.

Do Filipino citizens need a visa for Japan?

Japan requires Filipino citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Do Japanese citizens need a visa for the Philippines?

Japanese citizens do not need a visa for the Philippines: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.

Does the Philippines have an embassy in Japan?

Yes, the Philippines has its embassy in Tokyo, along with 2 other missions in Japan.