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kidkensei



Joined: 17 Nov 2008
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PostPosted: Wed Jul 01, 2009 8:04 am    Post subject: Re-entry permits Reply with quote
Ok, so Ive downloaded my permit from the net but it seems unreasonable that I have to go in person to the regional immigration office all the way in Nagano. I didnt find any mailing instructions on the government website either.

Has anyone done this before?

Kensei
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BobbyBan



Joined: 05 Feb 2008
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PostPosted: Wed Jul 01, 2009 8:09 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Is Nagano really the closest immigration office? How far from the office are you?

You don't have to go in person, it seems, although your passport will have to if you know anyone who can take it in, you can do it by proxy, I think.

There is always the risky alternative, you may have seen this thread before:

http://forums.eslcafe.com/job/viewtopic.php?t=72093&start=0&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight=airport
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Shonai Ben



Joined: 15 Feb 2003
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PostPosted: Wed Jul 01, 2009 8:30 am    Post subject: Re: Re-entry permits Reply with quote
kidkensei wrote:
Ok, so Ive downloaded my permit from the net but it seems unreasonable that I have to go in person to the regional immigration office all the way in Nagano. I didnt find any mailing instructions on the government website either.

Has anyone done this before?

Kensei


.....do you have a link there chief?........
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seklarwia



Joined: 20 Jan 2009
Posts: 1546
Location: Monkey onsen, Nagano
PostPosted: Wed Jul 01, 2009 9:28 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
BobbyBan wrote:
Is Nagano really the closest immigration office? How far from the office are you?

You don't have to go in person, it seems, although your passport will have to if you know anyone who can take it in, you can do it by proxy, I think.

There is always the risky alternative, you may have seen this thread before:

http://forums.eslcafe.com/job/viewtopic.php?t=72093&start=0&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight=airport


I was just reading about this yesterday since I have to make a trip up to Nagano for the very same reason.

It seems that they could ge a little anal retentive if you sent just anyone as your proxy without good reason.

http://www.immi-moj.go.jp/english/tetuduki/kanri/shyorui/06.html
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Apsara



Joined: 20 Sep 2005
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Location: Tokyo, Japan
PostPosted: Wed Jul 01, 2009 9:51 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
At least you will only have to make this extra trip once. When you renew your visa (assuming you stay in Japan), you can get your re-entry permit on the same day as you receive your renewal.
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BobbyBan



Joined: 05 Feb 2008
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PostPosted: Wed Jul 01, 2009 11:52 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
seklarwia wrote:
BobbyBan wrote:
Is Nagano really the closest immigration office? How far from the office are you?

You don't have to go in person, it seems, although your passport will have to if you know anyone who can take it in, you can do it by proxy, I think.

There is always the risky alternative, you may have seen this thread before:

http://forums.eslcafe.com/job/viewtopic.php?t=72093&start=0&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight=airport


I was just reading about this yesterday since I have to make a trip up to Nagano for the very same reason.

It seems that they could ge a little anal retentive if you sent just anyone as your proxy without good reason.

http://www.immi-moj.go.jp/english/tetuduki/kanri/shyorui/06.html


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The applicant's relative, housemate or other similar person who are regarded as appropriate by the director of regional immigration bureau (if the applicant is not able to visit the regional immigration bureau by himself/herself because of illness or other reasons).


Bit vague isn't it, regarding "other similar person", similar to a relative or a housemate and "other reasons". Does this include "working schedule", "lack of funds", "can't be bothered" I wonder?

Also interesting what kind of discretionary powers the director of regional immigration bureau has.

Thanks for the link seklawaria.
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Glenski



Joined: 15 Jan 2003
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Location: Hokkaido, JAPAN
PostPosted: Wed Jul 01, 2009 1:17 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
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Applicant must fill in necessary application forms, make ready attached documents and submit a service counter at regional immigration office.

Where to submit The regional immigration office in charge of applicant's intended address
Underline my emphasis. Yes, you have to bring in the paperwork to immigration. Where else did you think you had to go?

My question is, why can't you go? It's not like a trivial matter. I won't harp on the fact that you should have done this when you got/renewed your visa, but take that as a reminder for next time.

As for those regional immigration offices, not knowing where you live, all I can do is point you to this list of addresses and tell you to submit as directed above.
http://www.immi-moj.go.jp/english/info/index.html
Call in advance to be absolutely sure of their hours.
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seklarwia



Joined: 20 Jan 2009
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PostPosted: Wed Jul 01, 2009 1:19 pm    Post subject: