A lot of blogs are already helping out our fellow Filipinos on how to apply for a Visa. Thanks to their sharing, It is rather easier and comforting to submit an application. =) So when you have got a few savings, and the excitement to visit Japan, then just go! =)
I would also like to share my experiences and I think it will also help a lot of others who will apply, and have some questions on mind.
On Requirements:
1. Birth Certificate - Do not forget to check your Birth Certificate Copy. Make sure the copy has your name typed clearly. My Sis in Law's overlapped with the field names hence, she was asked to submit the original copy (additional time / effort going back to the agency) of the birth certificate. So check clarity of documents before going to avoid multiple trips to the agency.
> For 2nd time applicant, don't bother. They will not get the copy.
2. Bank Certification - others may tell you to submit a statement of account as well if you can, well they did not get my copy since its not a requirement> just a waste of paper so don't bother. ;)
> Even if the Certificates you got is not in size A4, there is no need to photocopy. I brought copies in A4 but they were all returned to me, all the agency took are the original copies.
Multiple Visa Request:
1. There is no need to submit a cover letter! They have a form for Multiple Visa Request. I just used this and got approved just the same. (I actually prepared a cover letter but the staff asked me and actually suggested to forgo my cover letter since i also filled up the multiple request form.)
2. For applicants with expired Japan Visa - bring the old passport with the Visa on it. It will surely help you get the Multiple Visa request ;)
> Some blogs will also tell you to bring a photocopy of the old VISA as attachment; well there is absolutely no need for this, I brought mine but was just returned just the same.
Filling up of the Application Form:
1. The Agencies have Application Forms available, you can fill up in the agency itself. It can be handwritten.
2. If you made a mistake, do not use a correction pen, do not erase. just cross it out by writing a single or double line on the wrong information. It's okay. :D
3. Many had this filled up incorrectly, the 2nd page wherein if you have a "local" guarantor, like your parents paying for your trip. my sis in law and my niece all filled this up. it turned out to be for Japanese Guarantors only. So just put N/A on this part.
Applying for minors and dependents:
1. They do not need to show up in the agency. The main applicant needs to be there, and the guarantor if they will travel together and that's it. All the papers are processed together, and claimed together.
*We applied via Reli Tours and Travel. around 1030 am we are there already; but a lot of people are already inside filling up forms and claiming their passports, etc. If you came from the other side of the Megamall building there are also other agencies offering Japan Visa application in the same floor and their stores had no line or no people, so you might be tempted... but I'd suggest to just go to Reli Tours as they are quite experienced already in Japan Visa processing.
I would also like to share my experiences and I think it will also help a lot of others who will apply, and have some questions on mind.
On Requirements:
1. Birth Certificate - Do not forget to check your Birth Certificate Copy. Make sure the copy has your name typed clearly. My Sis in Law's overlapped with the field names hence, she was asked to submit the original copy (additional time / effort going back to the agency) of the birth certificate. So check clarity of documents before going to avoid multiple trips to the agency.
> For 2nd time applicant, don't bother. They will not get the copy.
2. Bank Certification - others may tell you to submit a statement of account as well if you can, well they did not get my copy since its not a requirement> just a waste of paper so don't bother. ;)
> Even if the Certificates you got is not in size A4, there is no need to photocopy. I brought copies in A4 but they were all returned to me, all the agency took are the original copies.
Multiple Visa Request:
1. There is no need to submit a cover letter! They have a form for Multiple Visa Request. I just used this and got approved just the same. (I actually prepared a cover letter but the staff asked me and actually suggested to forgo my cover letter since i also filled up the multiple request form.)
2. For applicants with expired Japan Visa - bring the old passport with the Visa on it. It will surely help you get the Multiple Visa request ;)
> Some blogs will also tell you to bring a photocopy of the old VISA as attachment; well there is absolutely no need for this, I brought mine but was just returned just the same.
Filling up of the Application Form:
1. The Agencies have Application Forms available, you can fill up in the agency itself. It can be handwritten.
2. If you made a mistake, do not use a correction pen, do not erase. just cross it out by writing a single or double line on the wrong information. It's okay. :D
3. Many had this filled up incorrectly, the 2nd page wherein if you have a "local" guarantor, like your parents paying for your trip. my sis in law and my niece all filled this up. it turned out to be for Japanese Guarantors only. So just put N/A on this part.
Applying for minors and dependents:
1. They do not need to show up in the agency. The main applicant needs to be there, and the guarantor if they will travel together and that's it. All the papers are processed together, and claimed together.
*We applied via Reli Tours and Travel. around 1030 am we are there already; but a lot of people are already inside filling up forms and claiming their passports, etc. If you came from the other side of the Megamall building there are also other agencies offering Japan Visa application in the same floor and their stores had no line or no people, so you might be tempted... but I'd suggest to just go to Reli Tours as they are quite experienced already in Japan Visa processing.
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