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Gouki · Joined: 12 Mar 2003 Posts: 65

I'm just going to go straight to Japan to look for work, but overlooked the VISA thing (was hoping to find a job, then settle the VISA issue with the company while in Japan).

So now I'm confused. Am I suppose to apply for some kind of visa to look for work in Japan? Can anybody help? I'm leaving on Monday!!!!

Gouki · Joined: 12 Mar 2003 Posts: 65

OK,

Found this :

http://www.uk.emb-japan.go.jp/eng/visit/visa-exempt.html

UK citizens are exempted from applying for VISA (we have up to 6 months). So that would give me enough time to look for work and get a WORKING VISA. Is this correct?

Sorry to trouble everyone again.

Glenski · Joined: 15 Jan 2003 Posts: 12844 Location: Hokkaido, JAPAN

Gouki,

A work visa (sometimes called a working visa) requires a bachelor's degree, and it may be good for one or three years. You can renew this as many times as immigration sees fit. You get this by having an employer sponsor you first.

A working holiday visa has a limited life span (12 months in most cases), and it cannot be renewed beyond that. Moreover, it has limits on age (18 to 30). You must also prove some viable amount of cash in hand (I think it's something like US$2500) and a return-fare plane ticket. A bachelor's degree is not necessary.

Guest · Posted: Fri Mar 28, 2003 6:27 pm Post subject:

If you have a UK passport you can enter Japan as a tourist without a visa. I thought it was for three months, but if you found six that could be right. In any case you can look for a job in this time. When you find a job though you'll have to leave Japan to get your visa and enter with the correct documentation to be able to work. Not as much hassle as it sounds, and you don't have to go far. Korea is quite a popular choice, because it's close and Korean Air is quite reasonable.

Glenski · Joined: 15 Jan 2003 Posts: 12844 Location: Hokkaido, JAPAN

Sorry to disagree with katy, but in many cases now, you do not have to leave the country to process your work visa. Still, I would bring enough cash in event that you do. This would amount to flying to Seoul (the closest place) to visit the Japanese embassy.

Gouki · Joined: 12 Mar 2003 Posts: 65

Thanks people,

I got cold feet from reading too much stuff from the internet (weren't sure whether the rules have changed or not), as I also have an Australian PR.

I have about $3000 AUD. So wish me luck :-p