Japan to open new visa processing center in PH on April 7, 2025

A new Japanese visa processing center will open in the Philippines on April 7, 2025 to address the current backlog and fast-track applications, the embassy of Japan said Wednesday. All short-term and long-term visa applications will be handled by VFS Global, a visa outsourcing and technology services company for governments and diplomatic missions. “In order … Read more

Japan reduces visa slots for Filipino travellers to mitigate overtourism

As part of the Japanese government’s drive against overtourism, the Japanese Embassy in the Philippines recently decreased application slots for Filipinos seeking to enter the country as tourists. Over the past two years, Japan has been experiencing a massive surge in foreign arrivals, a phenomenon driven by a weakened yen. That said, the embassy urges … Read more