GOVPH

Foreign Government Officials (FGOs) refers to an accredited officer of a foreign government recognized by the Philippines, who is a citizen of the country whose government he/she represents, and who is proceeding to the Philippines on official business for his/her government.

It shall be deemed to include:
1. Officials of the United Nations and its specialized agencies who are coming to the Philippines on business of the United Nations or at the request of the Republic of the Philippines, and
2. Officials of institutions duly accorded the status of official international organizations.

Immediate family and household members joining the FGO in his/her tour of duty in the Philippines are also required to secure visa.

REQUIREMENTS:
1. Duly accomplished Non-Immigrant Visa Application Form.
2. Original passport valid for at least six (6) months beyond authorized period of stay in the Philippines and a photocopy of the data page.
3. Note Verbale or Endorsement Letter from the his/her government or international organization.
4. For the immediate family, submit proof of family ties i.e. marriage certificate, family registry/ koseki tohon, birth certificate, etc.
5. For qualified household members, submit photocopy of the the principal’s passport data page.

Note: Prior authorization from the Department of Foreign Affairs in Manila may be required.

HOW TO SUBMIT

1. PERSONAL APPEARANCE

Submit your (1) valid passport, (2) application form, (3)self-addressed return envelope (JP Post red or blue letter pack), and (4)  all other documents.

Please follow the schedule below and inform us through email the estimated time and date of your submission.

Tuesdays - Thursdays*          11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

The Consulate will not accept applications without email notification from the applicant on when he/she intends to submit the documents.

*Kindly check the Consulate’s holiday schedule and advisories.

2. MAIL-IN APPLICATION

Mail your (1) valid passport, (2) notarized application form, (3) other requirements, and (4) self-addressed return envelope (JP Post red or blue letter pack).

Kindly email proof of mailing to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Please note that applicants may still be required to appear for an interview at the discretion of the Visa Officer once documents have been received and reviewed.

PERSONAL

APPEARANCE

Submit your (1) valid passport, (2) application form, (3)self-addressed return envelope (JP Post red or blue letter pack), (4)  all other documents submitted via email, and (5) pay visa fee at the Consulate.

Please follow the schedule below and inform us through email the estimated time and date of your submission.

Tuesdays - Thursdays*          1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

The Consulate will not accept applications without email notification from the applicant on when he/she intends to submit the documents.

*Kindly check the Consulate’s holiday schedule and advisories.

MAIL-IN

APPLICATION

Applicants who cannot submit the requirements in person must have the visa application form notarized by a Japanese notary public. No need for an Apostille certification.

The Consulate will notify the applicant via email once the documents are in order and authority is received from the Department of Foreign Affairs in Manila before mailing the requirements.

Mail your (1) valid passport, (2) notarized application form, (3) other requirements submitted through email (original documents will be returned), (4) self-addressed return envelope (JP Post red or blue letter pack) and (4) pay visa fee (we will indicate the amount via email) through JP Post (genkin kakitome*) with the following details:

PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL
Visa Unit
Twin 21 MID Tower 24F, 2-1-61 Shiromi, Chuo-ku,
Osaka City, Japan 540-6124
06-6910-7881

Kindly email proof of delivery and payment to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Please note that applicants may still be required to appear for an interview at the discretion of the Visa Officer once documents have been received and reviewed.

*Visa fees are non-refundable.