Philippine visa for Japanese citizens
A visa is NOT required for Japanese passport holders visiting Philippines for a short-term stay: 30 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Japanese citizens to enter Philippines for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 30 days |
| Evisa | Philippines e-visa for Japanese citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Philippines visa on arrival for Japanese citizens | Not Available | |
Philippines tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Japanese passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Philippines.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Philippines.
If you are looking for Philippines visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Japan, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Philippines nearest your place of residence.
- Tokyo: The Embassy of Philippines in Tokyo, Japan (Working hours: Close now)
- Sapporo: The Honorary Consulate of Philippines in Sapporo, Japan (Working hours: Close now)
- Osaka: The Consulate General of Philippines in Osaka, Japan (Working hours: Close now)
Philippines visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Philippines diplomatic mission offices to Japan for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Japan traveling to Philippines from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Japan) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 386,760 | N/A |
| 2009 | 386,760 | 0.00% |
| 2010 | 394,270 | 1.94% |
| 2011 | 375,496 | -4.76% |
| 2012 | 412,474 | 9.85% |
| 2013 | 433,705 | 5.15% |
| 2014 | 463,744 | 6.93% |
| 2015 | 495,662 | 6.88% |
| 2016 | 535,238 | 7.98% |
| 2017 | 584,180 | 9.14% |
| 2018 | 631,801 | 8.15% |
| 2019 | 682,788 | 8.07% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Philippines & Japan comparison
Philippines's area is approximately 298,170 km2 (115,124 sq mi), while the area of Japan is approximately 364,555 km2 (140,755 sq mi). This means Japan is 22.26% larger than Philippines.
As of April 2024, Philippines's population is ~115.5 million people - 9,460,287 fewer people than the population of Japan.
We have highlighted Philippines & Japan’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Philippines | Japan | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 115,498,456 | 124,958,743 | 9.5 million fewer people live in Philippines than Japan |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 87 | 247 | Philippines has 160 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Japan. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 30 | 142 | Philippines passport holders visit 112 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 131 | 421 | Philippine hosts 290 fewer foreign missions than Japan. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Japan travel to Philippines in one year?
The number of visitors from Japan visiting Philippines in 2019 was approximately 682,788.
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- Travel time: 5 hours 56 minutes
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