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shostahoosier · Joined: 14 Apr 2009 Posts: 30

I am teaching in Korea right now but was thinking about applying for the Jet Programme (I know the deadline is approaching).

I was wondering if its possible to apply for the Jet Programme even though I'm not in the US right now.

shostahoosier · Joined: 14 Apr 2009 Posts: 30

oh nevermind..I see the answer:

6. Be a citizen (not just a permanent resident) of the country where the recruitment and selection procedures take place. (Those who possess dual citizenship with Japan must renounce their Japanese citizenship before the date for submission of the JET Programme Reply Form.) Applicants who have dual citizenship with countries other than Japan may only apply in ONE country.

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

You can apply from the US or from Japan. You just have to interview in the US. Same principle for other countries.

Bread · Joined: 24 May 2009 Posts: 318

Chris_Crossley · Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2009 1:03 pm Post subject: The real question should be...

cornishmuppet · Joined: 27 Mar 2004 Posts: 642 Location: Nagano, Japan

I didn't realise Japan allowed duel citizenship past age 18. That's what a girl on the JET program told me anyway. She said her mother was Japanese and her father was American, and at 18 she had to choose which she wanted to be. She chose American, but I don't think it had anything to do with whether she wanted to be a JET or not. A little early for that, I imagine.

Lyrajean · Joined: 19 Jul 2006 Posts: 109 Location: going to Okinawa

I think there was/is a JET ALT here that did renounce their Japanese citizenship to come on the programme.

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