Affidavit of Support & Guarantee in PH Consulate Osaka, Japan

An Affidavit of Support and Guarantee (ASG) is a legal document used to assure that a person will financially support or take responsibility for another individual, if the need arises. This type of affidavit is often required when applying for a visa, especially in countries where the applicant may not have sufficient financial means to support themselves during their stay.  For Filipinos residing in Osaka who want to submit notarized documents, the Philippine Consulate in Osaka is one of the offices where an Affidavit of Support and Guarantee may be notarized. This document is also commonly referred to as a “Letter of Guarantee” in Japan.

Affidavits of Support & Guarantee can be filed by OFWs residing in Osaka at the Philippine Consulate General, which is located at Twin 21 MID Tower 24F, 2-1-61 Shiromi, Chuo-ku, Osaka, Japan 540-6124. When applying for ASG, the sponsor must provide proof of residency and financial capabilities. Bank statements or an employment contract and a residence card are required as proof of documentation.

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Qualifications

Filipinos in Osaka with first to fourth degrees of consanguinity or affinity may sign and apply for an Affidavit of Support & Guarantee (ASG) to sponsor a relative.

First Degree

  • Parent
  • Child
  • Spouse

Second Degree

  • Brother/Sister
  • Grandparent
  • Grandchild
  • Parent-in-law
  • Daughter/Son-in-law

Third Degree

  • Aunt/Uncle
  • Nephew/Niece
  • Great grandparents
  • Great grandchild
  • Grandparents-in-law
  • Brother/Sister-in-law
  • Grandchild-in-law

Fourth Degree

  • Great Grandparents-in-law
  • Aunt/Uncle-in-law
  • First cousin-in-law
  • Nephew/Niece-in-law
  • Great grandchild-in-law
  • Great great grand parents
  • Great Aunt/Uncle
  • First Cousin
  • Grand Nephew/Niece

Requirements

All documents must be produced on A4-sized paper, including the original and two (2) photocopies.

The requirements for ASG are as follows:

How to Apply for ASG at the PH Consulate Office in Osaka

Step 1: Download and print the Affidavit of Support & Agreement (ASG) form.

Step 2: Fill-up the information needed.

  • First Name, Middle Name, Last Name
  • Nationality
  • Present Address
  • Date of Arrival
  • Date of Departure
  • Job/Position
  • Monthly Salary Amount
  • Employer
  • Address

Step 3: Complete and compile the needed documents. Be sure to photocopy each document twice, to an A4 size.

Step 4: Visit the Philippine Consulate General in Osaka, Japan. The PCG office is open from Mondays to Thursdays -12:30 pm to 16:00 pm and Fridays – 9:30 am – 13:00 pm.

PCG offers a Consular Outreach program. Please click the link below and select Notarial Services to make a reservation at any of the Consular Outreach locations available. Check out the booking appointment link here – https://philippineconsulategeneralosaka.setmore.com/bookclass

Step 5: Go to the Notarial window and submit documents for assessment.

Step 6: After assessing your submitted documents, the PCG personnel will call you for your signature.

Step 7: Sign the documents in front of the PCG personnel.

Step 8: The PCG personnel will review your documents.

Step 9: You will be asked by PCG  personnel to pick between Regular and Express document release via mail.

  • If you choose Express, you can receive your document the same day for an extra fee of ¥1,400, but it also depends on the signing officer’s availability.
  • If you choose Regular processing and if all of the documents you submit are valid and filled, you will get your documents within five (5) to seven (7) working days after the application date. JP Post will be used for the document’s delivery.

Step 10: Proceed to the cashier to pay fees.

  • Processing fees for each document are ¥3,500.
  • If you would like express processing, there is an extra charge of ¥1,400 per document.

Step 11: Save a copy of your transaction slip and your official receipt.

Step 12: Wait until your ASG is released.

ASG Sample Form at PH Consulate Office in Osaka

Here’s a look at the sample form of the Affidavit of Support & Agreement (ASG) at the PH Consulate Office in Osaka for your reference. We have provided a screenshot of the form to help you understand the information required. However, it’s essential to download and fill out the latest version of the form for your application.

affidavit of support and guarantee joint form ASG Osaka Japan

There are 2 forms depending on how many people will vouch for the person you are sponsoring. Please check out the forms below:

Important Reminders

  • Please be advised that the Consular Section’s notarial services DO NOT comprise writing legal documents or drafting wills, powers of attorney, deeds, or similar documents on behalf of the general public. The party using the legalization services is responsible for creating their documents according to their intended use and/or the specifications of the Philippine-based office to whom the notarized documents must be presented. On the other hand, you can use the ASG printable forms.
  • If Filipino nationals require the legalization of their documents but are unable to visit the Consulate in person for consular notarization, they can have their documents apostilled.

Please visit the link below from the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs for information on how to obtain an apostille here – https://www.mofa.go.jp/ca/cs/page22e_000416.html

  • On the day of filing, the signatory must sign the document or documents for notarization in front of the PCG personnel.
  • For a document to be notarized, the applicant’s true legal name must match the name on their valid ID. The applicant’s signature on the notarial document must match the signature on their passport and any other valid government-issued ID.

 

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Summary

Affidavit of Support & Guarantee (ASG) must be submitted by Filipino residents of Osaka, Japan, to sponsor their first to the fourth degree of consanguinity or affinity. The applicant may directly submit ASG at the Philippine Consulate General in Osaka, Japan. Please keep in mind that the application needs to include specific requirements from the sponsor and the sponsored individual, such as a valid passport and proof of the relationship.

Using an ASG does not ensure entry or the granting of a visa. It is merely an application for visa-supporting documents. Personnel from the Philippine Bureau of Immigration (BI) usually request an ASG document from Filipinos planning a tourist trip to Japan.

Contact Information

Philippine Consulate General Osaka, Japan
Address: Twin 21 MID Tower 24F, 2-1-61 Shiromi, Chuo-ku, Osaka, Japan 540-6124
Contact Number: 06-6910-7881, 090-4036-7984 (For Emergency Only)
Email Address: notarials@pcgosaka.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PHinOsaka/
Website: https://osakapcg.dfa.gov.ph/

 

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