we are Filipino citizen who will travel around japan via a cruise ship for a week and will disembark in Hong Kong, do we still need to have a Japanese visitor visa for the duration of the cruise?
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1Filipinos are required to have a visa to visit Japan, so if you plan to go ashore at ports of call you will need either a visa or shore pass. You would need to ask the cruise line if they provide shore passes or if visas are mandated.– user13044Feb 11 '16 at 2:02
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Relaxed regulations for cruise ships passengers went into effect in 2015, but you need to confirm whether your ship is "designated by the Minister of Justice."– fkraiemApr 14 '16 at 19:27
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The Japan National Tourism Organization lists the Philippines as a country that doesn't have a Reciprocal Visa Exemption Arrangement, requiring you to apply for a visa.
You can find more information about what's required and how to apply for a visa for Philippine Nationals on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website.
