19/06/2026
However, for Philippine passport holders living in the Philippines, there is a bit of a catch. The eVISA is given only for those joining a packaged tour organized by a Japan-approved travel agency.
According to the memo, the Japanese embassy still holds the right to call you in for a face-to-face interview if they feel the need to ask further questions.
The eVISA gives you a single-entry pass to Japan for a maximum stay of 15 days, and it's only available for regular passport holders flying in.
If you are heading to Japan for business, visiting family, studying, or starting a new job, the eVISA won’t work for you. For any of those long-term or non-tourism trips, you’ll still need to apply directly to the Japanese Embassy or Consulate to get that physical sticker stamped into your passport.
PLANNING YOUR NEXT JAPAN ADVENTURE JUST GOT EASIER 🇯🇵
Philippine passport holders can now apply for Japan e-visas. Here's how this new system makes planning your Japan trip faster and more convenient than before.
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