Heads up, travelers: Japan visa processing will now take longer.
The Embassy of Japan in the Philippines recently updated its guidelines for visa application adding that aspiring visitors should file their documents at least two months before their trip.
“Due to the rapid increase in the number of visitors from the Philippines, examination of visa applications for tourism purposes, may take several weeks longer than the standard processing time. Therefore, we highly recommend for applicants to please apply at least two months prior to the date of travel,” the embassy’s website read.
Travel agencies are advising to file applications at least three months before a…