Filipino transferring between Narita and Haneda, do I need a transit visa?

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As stated by Timatic, the database used by airlines:

Visa required, except for Holders of onward tickets transiting to a third country can obtain a Shore Pass on arrival for a max. stay of 72 hours only if there are no connecting flights on the same calendar day.

Which means, if you're making an overnight connection, you do not need a visa, and will get an entry stamp for 72 hours.

Otherwise, you do need a transit visa

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As of October 15, 2018, Filipino passport holders must meet 5 conditions for a Shore Pass when transiting airports in Japan. This information comes from a representative at ANA over the phone. She read the rules.

  1. transit less than 72 hrs.
  2. arrival at certain airports (Narita/Haneda for eg.)
  3. must have boarding pass of onward flight to 3rd country
  4. must have visa for 3rd country
  5. must stay in city.

No hotels are provided as a general policy for long layovers.

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Filipino citizens are not visa-exempt nationals according to the Japanese regulations. In addition, you need a visa if you leave the airport. This means that, for the purpose of transferring from Narita to Haneda, you will need a Transit Visa. The Japanese embassy in the US lists the documents required to apply for such a visa:

Required Documents

  1. Applicant's valid passport, properly signed by bearer.
  2. VISA APPLICATION FORM TO ENTER JAPAN (available here), completely filled out and signed by the applicant.
  3. One photograph (2" x 2") attached to application form
  4. Flight itinerary issued by travel agency or airline company (We advise you not to purchase your airline ticket until the visa is approved.)

[...]

  1. Visa for the next destination (if required) to be visited after Japan must already be in the passport at the time of application.
  2. If stay in Japan exceeds one night: Proof of sufficient funds (e.g. most recent U.S. bank statement, travelers' checks or letter of guarantee from friend/relative in Japan)

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