Philippines
Japan
Japan visa for Filipino citizens
Entry requirement
Filipino citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Japan.
- Where to apply
- 3 missions
- Visa guide
- Japan visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ph.emb-japan.go.jp
Which Japan visa?
Temporary Visitor (short-term stay: tourism, business, visits)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days per entry, as granted by the immigration officer
- Processing time
- About one week for a complete visa application
Japan’s official site for the tourist visa is services.digital.go.jp. Processing time, as Japan states it: About one week for a complete visa application. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days per entry, as granted by the immigration officer.
Japanese missions in the Philippines
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- Consulate General of Japan in Davao City
J. P. Laurel Avenue, 8000 Davao City
Today 08:30–12:30, 13:30–17:15 - Consulate General of Japan in Cebu City
Samar Loop, Cebu
All missions of Japan in the Philippines
Japan has 3 missions in the Philippines, with its embassy in Manila. Consulates: Davao City and Cebu City.
Japanese citizens travelling to the Philippines
JapanPhilippines Visa-free, 30 days Philippines visa for citizens of Japan
Travel advice for Japan
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Filipino citizens planning a trip to Japan can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Japan at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 14 May 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Japan (updated 28 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Japan (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Filipino citizens can stay in Japan
How long Filipino citizens may stay in Japan is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Filipino citizens apply
In the Philippines, applications go to the Japanese embassy in Manila and the consulates in Davao City and Cebu City, or to a visa centre acting for Japan; fees, documents and processing times are published by Japan.
Japanese citizens travelling to the Philippines
Japanese citizens do not need a visa for the Philippines: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.
Frequently asked questions
Do Filipino citizens need a visa for Japan?
Filipino citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Japan.
Where is the Japanese embassy in the Philippines?
The Japanese embassy in the Philippines is in Manila; there are also consulates in Davao City and Cebu City.
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.
Can Filipino citizens enter Japan visa-free?
No; Filipino citizens need a visa for Japan obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.