Immigraion To Japan

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Immigration:

Immigration rules and regulations in Japan as in most countries, are a complex and rather confusing mix of bureaucracy and red tape that unfortunately must be dealt with in an efficient manner to avoid any repercussions in regard to your time spent here. Enclosed below is an introduction to the Japanese immigration process:

Temporary Visitors: (tourists)

Japan has currently established a general “visa exemption arrangement” with sixty two countries (enclosed below) which allows citizens of those designated nations to enter Japan under the status of “temporary visitor” by presenting a valid passport. A visa is not required, and your passport will be stamped accordingly upon arrival based on your country of origin. The majority of tourists are allowed to stay in Japan for up to 90 days, and in most cases an extension is not granted, although if you provide a valid reason for wanting to prolong your time here there is a possibility of extending your stay. Please bear in mind however that the entire process for granting extensions is based on a case by case scenario, and doesn’t conform to a set format or ensure an extension. The one exception to this rule applies to citizens of Austria, Germany, Ireland, Liechtenstein, Mexico, Swit-zerland, and the UK, who are also issued an initial 90 day temporary visitor status when entering the country, but are automatically granted a 90 day extension at the immigration office in Japan upon request. Tourists are not allowed to engage in paid activities, but short term studies at Japanese language schools are permitted. Travelers who intend to stay for a limited period of time are eligible for a transit visa, which allows entry into Japan for up to 15 days for sightseeing purposes before proceeding to final destinations outside of Japan. All temporary visitors are required to carry their passports with them at all times.