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Joachim
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Location: Brighton, UK
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 Posted: Sun Mar 13, 2005 8:41 am Post subject: Working Holiday Visa |
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Hello everybody,
can anybody give me some more information abou the Japanese working holiday visa?
A school that wants to hire me seems keen that I obtain one, but isn't sure whether or not I can get one outside my home country (I am currently in Hong Kong). The Japanese consulate hasn't been too helpful!
Also, what are the requirements for this visa?
Any help/replies greatly appreciated, thanks. |
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PAULH
Joined: 28 Jan 2003
Posts: 4672
Location: Western Japan
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| Posted: Sun Mar 13, 2005 11:04 am Post subject: Re: Working Holiday Visa |
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| Joachim wrote: |
Hello everybody,
can anybody give me some more information abou the Japanese working holiday visa?
A school that wants to hire me seems keen that I obtain one, but isn't sure whether or not I can get one outside my home country (I am currently in Hong Kong). The Japanese consulate hasn't been too helpful!
Also, what are the requirements for this visa?
Any help/replies greatly appreciated, thanks. |
You can only get a working holiday visa if you are a resident of the country that offers them. Hong Kong does not have working holiday visas and if you want to apply you have to fly back to your own country (Australia, Canada New Zealand) They dont issue them if you are living outside your home country.
You must also show that you have enough funds to support yourself for the first couple of months as well as a plane ticket.
You can apply for working holiday if you are older than 18 and have not had your 31st birthday.
Good luck.
From the Ministry website.
The applicant must be a citizen/national of Australia, New Zealand, Canada, or Korea, Germany, and the United Kingdom currently residing in his or her country of citizenship.
must intend primarily to holiday in Japan for a specific length of time.
must be between 18 and 30 years of age (25 years in principal for the U.K. at the time of application.)
must possess a valid passport and a return ticket or sufficient funds to purchase a return ticket.
must possess reasonable funds for living expenses, including medical expenses, during the period of the initial stay in Japan. For a single person, the minimum is US$2000, for a married couple, US$3000 or equivalent amount of the national currency.
must be in good health and not have a criminal record.
Application for Working Holiday Visa (Requirements and Procedure)
I. Requirements
The documents required for application include the following.
Application form in duplicate.
Photographs:
Two identical photographs (45mm x 45mm), to be glued to the application form.
Curriculum vitae:
Curriculum vitae in duplicate on A4 paper, including educational background, work experience, hobbies, and other relevant information.
Outline of planned activities in Japan, in duplicate.
Statement of the reason:
Statement of the reason for applying for Working Holiday visa in duplicate on A4 paper.
Proof of travel funds:
Proof of adequate travel funds (a return ticket, proof of possession of a bank account, traveller's cheques, etc.).
Proof of sufficient funds to support the initial stay in Japan:
At least US$2000 for a single person, US$3000 for a married couple.
II. Procedure
The applicant must apply for a visa in person.
Applications submitted by agents or group will not be accepted.
Place:
All application documents must be submitted to the nearest Embassy or Consulate-General of Japan in the applicant's country of residence.
Processing time for visa application:
Application must be made at least three weeks before the anticipated departure date. Applications submitted on short notice will not be accepted.
Other documents:
Alternative and/or additional documents may be required. Particulars can be obtained from the nearest Embassy or Consulate-General of Japan.
Interview:
An interview with the visa officer by appointment may be required. |
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