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Visa Runs...Osaka
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kozmicblues



Joined: 22 Feb 2010

PostPosted: Sun Feb 28, 2010 3:53 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'm flying into Osaka today (March 1st) to do the visa run tomorrow and Wednesday; if anyone else is going and wants some company send me a message.
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petitshallot



Joined: 25 Jan 2010

PostPosted: Thu Mar 04, 2010 2:13 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'm going to Fukuoka on March 15th if anyone lese is and wants to travel together. I've been before and it 'll probably be quite a zzzzz alone.
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groovyasschick64



Joined: 05 Jan 2010

PostPosted: Fri Mar 26, 2010 5:23 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hey looks like I'm heading to FUK on April 3rd til 7th if anyone is going leme know!
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gramma2010



Joined: 29 Dec 2010

PostPosted: Fri Jan 14, 2011 3:52 pm    Post subject: Cost of Visa Run to Japan From Seoul? Reply with quote

Hello,

I hope to be in Seoul for Feb. 2011.

What is the aprox cost of a Visa run from Seoul to Osaka? How long should it take? If more than one day is there a cheap hostal or hotel nearby the Visa office?

If someone can give me full details on this I would truly appreciate it.

Thanks ahead of time.
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panthermodern



Joined: 08 Feb 2003
Location: Taxronto

PostPosted: Thu Jan 27, 2011 8:53 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I started this thread!

amazing it has lasted so long!

CYA

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connor_cm



Joined: 12 Feb 2011

PostPosted: Sun Feb 13, 2011 10:06 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

i read on a blog about a new regulation, a 'background check done by Korean Education' that you need if you plan on doing a visa run to japan, but haven't found anything about it on any websites. does anyone know about this? this is the blog i found it on http://mrsvandebilt.wordpress.com/2010/05/26/e-2-visa-run-to-japan/
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gramma2010



Joined: 29 Dec 2010

PostPosted: Tue Apr 05, 2011 9:55 pm    Post subject: E-2 Visa Reply with quote

Bump...

I am headed over to Osaka soon. Has anyone recently had to get this background check?

Also, any info on nearby hotels, costs, and anything else that is relevant would be appreciated.

Thanks,

K
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gramma2010



Joined: 29 Dec 2010

PostPosted: Tue Apr 12, 2011 11:15 pm    Post subject: E-2 Visa-Update Info Required Reply with quote

The information available is outdated. I would appreciated some recent information.

What is the aprox cost of a Visa run from Seoul to Osaka? Is there a cheap clean hotel nearby the office?

Are there any interesting places nearby that can be visited in the afternoon?

If someone can give me full details on this I would truly appreciate it.

Thanks ahead of time.

K
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jammo



Joined: 12 Dec 2008

PostPosted: Mon Feb 06, 2012 12:17 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I will need to do an Osaka run at the end of the month for EPIK

Has anybody done one recently and know how long it will take?/any changes to the docs needed?
Didn't have much luck calling them...
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jpaul0983



Joined: 18 Dec 2009
Location: London, UK

PostPosted: Thu Jun 27, 2013 7:35 pm    Post subject: re: Osaka processing time 2013 Reply with quote

im writing this from the computer in the Osaka consulate after a nightmare visa run. So if you're thinking about Osaka, pay close attention.

So all the guides online i read said Osaka takes 2 days (which we all accept means a little over 24 hours, basically next day service. They also somnetimes say there are 2 times you can come in, during the morning or afternoon windows.

But that is all wrong. I came in at 12 midday and found it closed at 11.30, so i had to come the next day. They also told me the service time has changed from 2 to 3 days. So that meant instead of going home on saturday, i'd need to miss 2 more days and go home Tuesday. Good job i didnt book another flight, because they then told me by 3 days they mean 3 days after you give it to them.

So to sum up:

Osaka E2 visa processing time: 4 days

e.g. arrive Monday before 11.30, receive it back Thursday after 1.30pm.

when compared to Fukuoka, which is a next day service, the message is clear. Avoid this office like the plague. The staff are awful and unhelpful and who knows, by the time you read this, it might be a week, or even a month processing time. The website is all in korean and Japanese, so don't risk it.
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stevieg4ever



Joined: 11 Feb 2006
Location: London, England

PostPosted: Wed Mar 02, 2016 5:30 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Does anyone have an update on the Osaka visa? My recruiter said something very similar to the post above, it takes several days for the visa to come.

Hong Kong is a faster option I have heard.
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ttompatz



Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea

PostPosted: Wed Mar 02, 2016 2:05 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

stevieg4ever wrote:
Does anyone have an update on the Osaka visa? My recruiter said something very similar to the post above, it takes several days for the visa to come.

Hong Kong is a faster option I have heard.


I don't know about HK (your other query) but most Korean consulates in Asia are on 4 (working) day turnaround.

Certainly Osaka and Tokyo are. I don't know about Fukuoka.
Manila and Bangkok are.
Residence is required to do it in mainland China.

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vietzay



Joined: 28 Mar 2018

PostPosted: Wed Apr 11, 2018 5:37 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Good idea, why dont we?
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