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rich45
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 Posted: Sat Apr 01, 2006 10:43 am Post subject: Working Holiday Visa questions |
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Hi,
I'm hoping to arrive in Japan next January/February on a WHV, but I have a few qustions/problems that I'm hoping you can help me with.
Firstly, should I apply for the WHV now as the Embassy of Japan in the UK's website states that only 400 visas will be issued in the Japanese working year (April - March)? Is it possible to obtain the visa but not actually set foot in the country until 10 months later?
Secondly, the application procedure states that you must provide a proposed itinerary for the first 6 months. To be honest, I haven't got a clue as it is such a long time away. Should I just say things like visiting friends, sightseeing etc? Also, am I right in thinking that I have to send a bank statement showing that I have access to �1500 (which I don't have)? I guess this isn't so much a problem as a family member can borrow me the money for a few days.
Thirdly, I'm having difficulty downloading the 'visa application form' at http://www.uk.emb-japan.go.jp/en/visa/work_hol.html...if someone could PM me who is in Japan and email me the application form, then that would be great.
Thanks a lot...
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PAULH
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Location: Western Japan
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| Posted: Sat Apr 01, 2006 11:46 am Post subject: Re: Working Holiday Visa questions |
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| rich45 wrote: |
Hi,
I'm hoping to arrive in Japan next January/February on a WHV, but I have a few qustions/problems that I'm hoping you can help me with.
[question]Firstly, should I apply for the WHV now as the Embassy of Japan in the UK's website states that only 400 visas will be issued in the Japanese working year (April - March)? Is it possible to obtain the visa but not actually set foot in the country until 10 months later? |
depending on the country you have to enter the country anything between 3 and 12 months after you receive it from the embassy.
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| Secondly, the application procedure states that you must provide a proposed itinerary for the first 6 months. To be honest, I haven't got a clue as it is such a long time away. Should I just say things like visiting friends, sightseeing etc? Also, am I right in thinking that I have to send a bank statement showing that I have access to �1500 (which I don't have)? I guess this isn't so much a problem as a family member can borrow me the money for a few days. |
Do what most people do: BS. say that you will travell all over the country visiting temples and shrines. Its not designed as a full time work visa.
The application is in PDF form which means you have to download Acobat reader 6.0 onto your desktop before you can open the file.
Do a Google of Acrobat reader and download the software. Should work that way.
http://www.uk.emb-japan.go.jp/en/visa/work_hol.html
Thanks a lot...
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rich45
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Thanks Paul. I've sorted out the application form. I need to enter my flight details which is not possible of course as I don't intend to book it yet. However, the website clearly states that you don't need to book flights as long as you can show you have access to the �1500. I'll call them on Monday to clarify things a bit more...
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