Manila

A visa is not required for stays for tourism or business purposes up to 30 days counting from the day of arrival. If staying for 31 days or more, tourist visas valid for 59 days are available from a Philippine Consulate or the Philippine Embassy in Japan. You can also complete procedures to extend your stay in the Philippines, up to 29 days the first time (for a total of 59 days), but even in this case, when you enter the country, you need to show an airline ticket for departure within 30 days.Since April 15, 2023, it has been necessary for all persons entering the Philippines, including infants, to register on the eTravel system during the period from 72 hours before your flight time until immigration inspection. You must enter the information on the eGovPH app or the registration page on the official website below. Once you have entered all the information, you will be issued a 2D barcode for entry to present at the immigration inspection. To avoid risks of internet connection issues, it is best to save a screenshot of the barcode or print it out.
eTravel registration webpage

You can enter the country if you have a Japanese passport valid during your entire stay and can show an airline ticket for departure to a third country. However, there has been confusion because this allowance is limited to the passport holders of certain countries including Japan, and there have been cases in which entry or boarding has been denied because the remaining period of validity of a traveler’s passport was less than 6 months at the immigration inspection or when checking in to flights with some airlines. In addition, as this is an exception, there is always a possibility of sudden changes. The Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs therefore strongly recommends that travelers ensure their passports have a remaining period of validity of at least 6 months in addition to their planned period of stay in the Philippines.

When traveling from Japan to the Philippines, you must inquire and check with the following departments in advance about bringing in animals, plants, fisheries products or processed items made from those item.

As of June 2024, bringing in heated tobacco products (tobacco leaf type) is allowed, but vapes (e-cigarettes, liquid type) are prohibited.

Not required when departing from Japan.

Visitors may bring up to 2 bottles of liquor (but not exceeding 1 liters for each), up to either 400 cigarettes, 50 cigars, or 250 g of loose tobacco (age 18 or older), and may bring in and take out up to P50,000 in Philippine pesos. Foreign currency amounts of US$10,000 or more must be declared.

The Philippines is 1 hour behind Japan. When it is 12:00 in Japan, it is 11:00 in the Philippines. Daylight saving time is not observed in the Philippines.

The Philippines has a tropical climate that is warm throughout the year with an average yearly temperature of 26°C to 27°C. The seasons are divided into the rainy season from June to November, and the dry season from December to May, but there is a significant difference depending on region. Clothing worn in summer in Japan is suitable for wearing in the Philippines throughout the year. However, some places have the air conditioning turned up in airplanes, overnight buses, hotels, department stores, etc., so it is best to have a jacket to cover up with. The sunlight is strong, so bringing sunglasses and a hat is convenient.