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callmesim
Joined: 27 Oct 2005
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Location: London, UK
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 Posted: Sun Jan 21, 2007 5:00 pm Post subject: Time restriction on visa and reentry permit? |
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This is my quandary....
I'm renewing my visa soon, I've got all my papers from my employer etc. but I'm also leaving Japan within a month of the extention. If I get a reentry permit and if (though it's unlikely) I get issued with a 3-year visa, if I depart, can I still return to Japan on the visa even if it's, say, 2 years later? Is there a maximum time you can be out of the country on a reentry permit?
From what I understand, this would all be fine but I just wanted to see if anyone else had any knowledge.
At this point, I can't see myself returning to Japan anytime soon but so point closing doors if I don't have to. |
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canuck
Joined: 11 May 2003
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Location: Japan
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| Posted: Sun Jan 21, 2007 9:04 pm Post subject: |
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| They would ask you questions upon your return. You would have to explain why there was a such a big gap. There is a good chance they will cancel your visa, even though you have a reentry permit. |
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Glenski
Joined: 15 Jan 2003
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Location: Hokkaido, JAPAN
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| Posted: Sun Jan 21, 2007 10:52 pm Post subject: |
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| Reentry permits are granted for the lifespan of your visa (1 or 3 years in most casts) or just for a flat 3 years (for those with PR status). Reentry means reentry; come back with it before it expires. I wouldn't cut it too close, though, and (for example) come back a month or two before it expires. |
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canuck
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| Posted: Mon Jan 22, 2007 12:03 am Post subject: |
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| Glenski wrote: |
| Reentry permits are granted for the lifespan of your visa (1 or 3 years in most casts) or just for a flat 3 years (for those with PR status). Reentry means reentry; come back with it before it expires. I wouldn't cut it too close, though, and (for example) come back a month or two before it expires. |
In theory, but they are also can be canceled at the port of entry. This happened to someone I knew. Before he left his job, he had 2 years left on his visa. He went back to Canada. A year and a half later, he came back, thinking that he could look for a new job, and that he still had time left on his visa. They canceled it at the airport because he was not reentering with the same company that was a sponsor previously. |
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canuck
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furiousmilksheikali
Joined: 31 Jul 2006
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Location: In a coffee shop, splitting a 30,000 yen tab with Sekiguchi.
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| Posted: Mon Jan 22, 2007 12:51 am Post subject: |
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I think that it would be worth phoning immigration directly and finding out what the official line is.
Another question could be: Would you be able to use your Alien Registration Card if you returned before it expired? |
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Apsara
Joined: 20 Sep 2005
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Location: Tokyo, Japan
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| Posted: Mon Jan 22, 2007 4:01 am Post subject: |
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| About 6 years ago I left Japan for 7 months shortly after renewing my visa. I had no trouble at all coming back in again on the same visa but I can imagine Immigration having issues with a gap as long as 2 years. |
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callmesim
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| Posted: Mon Jan 22, 2007 4:19 am Post subject: |
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Ooooh!! I tried! I tried! I think I searched back until Nov 2005. So close yet so far!
But from what everyone says, it sounds like it's not so simple. Not to worry though. Like I said, it was more a case of "what if.....". |
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canuck
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| Posted: Mon Jan 22, 2007 4:23 am Post subject: |
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| callmesim wrote: |
Ooooh!! I tried! I tried! I think I searched back until Nov 2005. So close yet so far!
But from what everyone says, it sounds like it's not so simple. Not to worry though. Like I said, it was more a case of "what if.....". |
LOL. Like I said, I know someone that did have his visa canceled. Looks like it's worth looking into it further, as there seems to be some conflicting information. |
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