Starting June 10, Filipino citizens with “high income” who want to secure a multiple-entry visa to visit Japan will need to submit additional documents.

Under the new rules, a multiple-entry visa allows the holder to enter Japan multiple times for at least 15 to 30 days per stay within a specified period. In addition, the period of each stay in Japan must be within 90 days, VisaGuide.World reports.

The Embassy of Japan in the Philippines said the updated rules create a simplified process for temporary visitors who frequently travel to Japan for business, tourism, or to visit family.

Filipinos With ”High Income” Need to Submit These Additional Documents

The Japanese Embassy will soon require individuals with “considerably high income” to provide the following documents for a multiple-entry visa:

• Original copy of bank certificate showing the balance within the last six months.
• An original copy of the employment certificate shows one’s employment period, salary, and position.
• Business owners, meanwhile, submit a copy of the Department of Trade and Industry’s business registration certificate and the mayor’s permit;
• A photocopy of the tax payment certificate at the Bureau of Internal Revenue

According to the Embassy, ​​spouses and children of individuals with “considerably high income” can also apply for a multiple-entry visa. Thus, they must provide a birth certificate issued by the Philippine Statistics Authority or a marriage certificate to prove the relationship.

In addition to this group of people, retirees, housewives, and unemployed Filipinos also already need to submit additional documents when applying for a Japanese multiple-entry visa.

Here Are Some Other Requirements

As the Embassy explains, one person can apply for a multiple entry visa if they meet certain conditions and requirements, including having previously traveled to Japan as a temporary visitor in the past three years, having previously traveled to Japan and G7 countries several times in the past three years and having enough finances capacity.

Moreover, visa processing takes seven to ten business days. Travelers are also advised to apply for the visa one month before their trip in case of an emergency.

They are also advised to book a hotel or flight only if the visa has been approved. Most importantly, applying does not automatically mean securing a visa.