Embassy of Japan: Filipinos still need visa

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Some excited netizens posted on their facebook and twitter account that Japan has lifted a visa requirement for the Philippines according to certain blogs and false news, maybe, have misinterpreted the multiple entry visas to Filipinos that has been announced by the Embassy of Japan in the Philippines.

After the misleading information circulated on the web, Embassy of Japan has released a notice to the public on their website regarding the lifting of visa requirement issue.

"Recently, false news have been circulating regarding the Japanese Visa for the Filipinos.  The news mentioned that Japan has lifted its Visa for the Philippines.

 The Embassy of Japan in the Philippines would like to clarify to the public that Japan has not lifted the visa requirements for the Philippines contrary to the recent reports. However, Japan has opened multiple-entry Visas to Filipinos. Japan will continue to accept and deliver Visa applications for Japan through accredited agencies. " - http://www.ph.emb-japan.go.jp

The multiple-entry visas will allow Filipinos to stay in Japan for a period of 15 days, and the visas will be valid for up to 3 years.