A foreign national who will be traveling to the Philippines as professors, scholars, trainees, participants, fellows, students, technicians, personnel and their dependents under certain entities and programs. 

Note: Prior authorization from the Department of Foreign Affairs in Manila is required for Philippine National Volunteer Service Coordinating Agency (PNVSCA), RA 5186, PD1034, PD218 and EO226 applicants.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS
1. Duly accomplished Non-Immigrant Visa Form
2. Original and one (1) photocopy of passport data page valid for at least six (6) months beyond the intended period of stay in the Philippines.
3. Original and one (1) photocopy of Japanese Residence Card. For Japanese nationals, you may submit a valid driver’s license and/or My Number.
4. Duly accomplished Personal History Form
5. Duly accomplished Visa Undertaking Form 
6. Itinerary in the Philippines

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Original with apostille certificate police clearance issued by the Japanese police authorities.
2. Original with apostille certificate Medical Examination Form FA Form 11 duly accomplished by a General Practitioner (if contemplated period of stay in the Philippines exceeds 1 year). This includes the x-ray results in CD, laboratory reports, and other necessary documents. The certificate will be acceptable within six (6) months from the date of the examination was conducted.
3. Endorsement Letter (Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) / Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers (JOCV) / and other institutions to which the applicant belongs.)

For Chinese nationals:
1. Residence permit or proof of legal residence with English translation.
2. Chinese Social Insurance Record Certificate or the equivalent social insurance issued in Japan with English translation.