Once you have booked, work down this list from the top. Tap an item to mark it as done.
Right now
Check the school, course and start date match.
Entry rules depend on your nationality, so check them too.
See a doctor at least a month before you leave.
One month before
You may be asked to show a return or onward ticket at immigration.
Some schools require it.
Handy for money abroad. The documents it asks for depend on your country.
Two weeks before
Free if you booked through BLOOM ABROAD. Install it at home on Wi-Fi.
Some schools ask for cash in pesos.
Three days before
The entry form opens 72 hours before arrival. It is free, so never use a site that asks for money.
Departure day
Arrival day
Turn off data roaming on your home SIM.
First week
The permit you need to study at a language school. Ask your school how.
Visitors who enter for 30 days need an extension to stay longer.
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eSIM benefit conditions
If you booked through BLOOM ABROAD, Bloomy eSIM is free. It lasts your whole study period through our desks, or one month from arrival through a partner.
Data only, with no calls or SMS. High speed is 1 GB a day, and after that it keeps working at low speed (up to 512 kbps). If you booked through a partner, contact us with your referral number before your course starts. See Article 31 of our Terms.
Sources
Government and public bodies
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan: Philippines safety information (Japanese) (checked 5 Nov 2026)
- Bureau of Immigration (BI): FAQs (checked 5 Nov 2026)
- eTravel: FAQs (checked 5 Nov 2026)
- CDC: Travelers’ Health, Philippines (checked 5 Nov 2026)
- Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP): FAQ on bringing currency in and out (Philippine Embassy in Tokyo) (checked 5 Nov 2026)
