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antgonz
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 Posted: Tue Oct 07, 2008 2:03 am Post subject: Visa run to Japan |
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What do I need besides my passport (for a new E-2 Visa)?
How much in Yen does the processing cost?
Anything I should be aware about or consider?
Is this the one everyone goes to if they are changing jobs?
Korean Embassy in Japan
Embassy of the Republic of Korea, 1-2-5, Minami-Azabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan
TEL: (81) 3-3452-7611
FAX: (81) 3-5476-3212 |
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| Posted: Tue Oct 07, 2008 3:17 am Post subject: Re: Visa run to Japan |
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What do I need besides my passport (for a new E-2 Visa)?
How much in Yen does the processing cost?
Anything I should be aware about or consider?
Is this the one everyone goes to if they are changing jobs?
Korean Embassy in Japan
Embassy of the Republic of Korea, 1-2-5, Minami-Azabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan
TEL: (81) 3-3452-7611
FAX: (81) 3-5476-3212 |
Most teachers travelling to Japan for a visa run go to Fukuoka or Osaka (cheaper and the embassies there are more efficient)..
basically - you need your -
- Your passport with remaining validity of at least one year + ONE empty page
- Visa issuance NUMBER - (example - SUBO-08020173)
- A completed Visa application form (at the embassy - they have this)
- One passport-size photo
- The visa fee of 6,000 Yen (approximately 60,000 KRW)
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A good travel agent who specialises in "Japan visa-run" airplane ticket and hotel packages is -
(in Itaewon)...
Unique travel 02 792 0606
www.uniquetravel.co.kr
They have visa run specials to Japan.
(Air-ticket + Hotel for visa run - less than 500,000won)
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BUT do NOT go on these days (Public holidays - because embassy will be closed)
2008
1 Jan New Year's Day.
2-3 Jan* Bank Holiday.
14 Jan Coming of Age Day.
11 Feb National Foundation Day.
20 Mar Vernal Equinox.
29 Apr Showa Day.
3 May Constitution Memorial Day.
5 May Greenery Day (forwarded from 4 May).
5 May Children's Day.
21 Jul Marine Day.
15 Sep Respect for the Aged Day.
23 Sep Autumnal Equinox.
13 Oct Sports Day.
3 Nov Culture Day.
24 Nov Labour Thanksgiving Day (forwarded from 23 Nov).
23 Dec Birthday of the Emperor.
31 Dec* Bank Holiday.
2009
1 Jan New Year's Day.
12 Jan Coming of Age Day.
11 Feb National Foundation Day.
20 Mar Vernal Equinox.
29 Apr Showa Day.
3 May Constitution Memorial Day.
4 May Constitution Memorial Day *(observed).
4 May Greenery Day.
5 May Children's Day.
20 July Marine Day.
21 Sept Respect for the Aged Day.
23 Sept Autumnal Equinox.
12 Oct Sports Day.
3 Nov Culture Day.
23 Nov Labor Thanksgiving Day.
23 Dec Birthday of the Emperor.
31 Dec* Bank Holiday.
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In Japan you need to make it to the embassy on before 12 and return to the embassy the next day around 1pm (to collect your passport).
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here are some helpful sites (just "google" Japan visa run")
http://forums.eslcafe.com/korea/viewtopic.php?t=19702
http://forums.eslcafe.com/korea/viewtopic.php?t=21767
http://lao-ocean.com/2007/02/15/how-to-do-a-visa-run-to-japan-fukuoka/
http://www.planetesl.com/information/visarun_japan.html
http://www.efl-law.com/visarun.php
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the easiest thing is just to meet other foreigners at the airport when you arrive and follow them to the embassy....
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Osaka visa run -
Helpful hints to know before leaving Seoul -
When going to Osaka � it is highly recommended that you take a minimum of � 20,000 with you. (�en 20,000 ~ \on 200,000). You should have this already changed into Japanese currency (Yen) in Seoul �
(do it at Incheon airport before you catch your flight) as it is too difficult to change money into Yen whist in Japan � and also too difficult to withdraw money from a bank whilst you are in Japan.
The money is needed for the following �
� 1,350 � to take the �rapido express� from airport.
� 6,000 � visa application fee
� 450 � identification photo
� 850 � to take subway back to airport.
� 10,000 � hotel and food
To save time at the embassy � you should also take an identification photo (passport-style) photo. You can purchase these at most Seoul Subway stations for 5,000won in the small do-it-yourself- picture booths.
Upon arriving at the airport in Osaka, you should not waste any time � but catch the �rapido-express� � line 2 (2nd floor of airport) immediately to the Namba station. You will need to complete a form and submit it together with your passport, immigration certificate, visa fee and identification photo. You will then have to return to the embassy at 4pm the next day to collect your passport (with visa).
However, don't make the mistake of going to the embassy the following day at 4pm (to collect your passport/visa back) - as when you arrived you will be in a long queue (ticket number system) - you should go back to the embassy at 3:15pm the following day and take a ticket (to be in the queue) so you will be seen almost first at 4pm - when their window counter re-opens at 4pm.
You should then immediately take the subway back to the airport, so as not to miss your return flight to Korea.
Korean Consulate General � Osaka
2-3-4, Nishi Shinsaibashi, Chuo-Ku, Osaka, Japan Tel: (81-06) 6213-1401/2/3
Office Hours: 09:00 � 12:00, 13:30 � 17:00 (Mon-Fri).
Time required for visa process: 2 days hours.
Osaka � Visa run information
Prior to departure�
▪ Check with the embassy in Osaka that they are not closed due to public holiday.
▪ Ensure that you have your Passport, Immigration Certificate, Identification Photo, Airplane ticket, and Cash in Japanese Yen.
▪ It is very important to travel to the airport early � to arrive with a minimum of 2 hours before your flight is due. (This is for check in, security and Immigration clearance) Remember � early morning flights have longer lines at the airport � and clearing security and customs has been made more time lengthy lately.
On arrival at Kansai Airport in Japan�.
▪ At Immigration when asked �What is the purpose of your visit� reply with �To visit the Korean embassy�. Also on your Disembarkation Form you will be required to write the address you will be staying at whilst sojourning in Japan� write your Hotel name. (If you don�t know your Hotel name � just write � �Velta hotel Kitahama� � as they will not check � but you need to write some Hotel)�
▪ After passing through customs, if you are planning to return to Korea the same day, you must get a voucher exempting you from airport tax. You are not required to pay this if you are returning to Korea on the same day. (Kansai Airport tax is �4,000 (�4,000 = \42,000)).
▪ As you exit customs area you will see an information booth directly in front of you. If you are feeling uncertain about anything, that is your opportunity to ask questions and clarify things.
Directions to the Korean Consulate�.
▪ At the departures area of the airport, take the lift/escalator up to the 2nd (second) floor and walk across the small bridge to the Domestic Railway.
▪ Buy a ticket for the �NANKAI RAPID ALPHA� train., which will cost �1,350. The NANKAI RAPID ALPHA train is the high-tech blue train with oval-shaped windows. It�s on line 2. Your seat no. is allocated on your ticket.
▪ Stay on the train until you reach �NAMBA STATION�, which is the final stop. This should take 30 minutes.
▪ On arrival at NAMBA STATION take the escalator down to the subway entrance one floor below. HERE you have to make a choice of 2 routes�.
Option 1. leave the subway building via the glass doors on your left � and follow the map (attached) to the embassy. � This is a sightseeing 7-minute walk along a couple of streets and over one canal to the embassy�
Option 2. you can follow the signs for the pink line (Sennichimae line) and look for exit 25, which is past the entrance escalator for the pink line. (on the return journey if you choose to take this route � make your way back to exits 1 and 10, which are by the subway entrance stairs). Go upstairs and turn 180◦ and walk over the bridge past the sports store.
The Korean Embassy is easy to find, with a large Korean flag and police bus in front.
Map of Route to follow from Airport to Namba Station then to Korean Embassy.
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What the visa form looks like - (so you will need to know this info)
査證發給申請書 APPLICATION FOR VISA
寫 眞
PHOTO
35�45㎜ 1. 姓 SURNAME 漢字姓名
2. 名 GIVEN NAMES
3. 생년월일 DATE
OF BIRTH
年 月 日 4. 性別
SEX
5. 國籍
NATIONALITY
6. 出生地 PLACE
OF BIRTH
7. 旅券PASSPORT種類CLASSIFICATION 番號NUMBER 發給日DATE OF ISSUE 滿了日DATE OF EXPIRY 發給處 ISSUED BY
外交�官用�一般�其他
DP OF OR
8. 配偶者 姓名 및 國籍 SPOUSE'S NAME & NATIONALITY
9. 職場 및 職位 OCCUPATION & TITLE 電話番號 PHONE NO.
10. 入國目的 PURPOSE OF ENTRY(EXPLAIN FULLY)
11. 住所 PRESENT ADDRESS 電話番號 PHONE NO.
12. 國內 滯留地 ADDRESS IN KOREA 電話番號 PHONE NO.
13. 滯留 連絡處 REFERENCES IN KOREA
14. 滯留 豫定期間 DESIRED LENGTH OF STAY
15. 訪韓事實 PREVIOUS VISIT IF ANY
16. 最近 5年間 旅行國家 COUNTRIES WHERE YOU HAVE LIVED OR TRAVELLED DURING THE PAST 5 YEARS
17. 同伴 家族
ACCOMPANIED
FAMILY 國籍 NATIONALITY 性別 SEX 姓名 NAME 生年月日 DATE OF BIRTH
18. 國內 滯留 家族
FAMILY STAYING
IN KOREA
I declare that the statements made in this application are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief, and that I will observe the provisions of the Immigration Law of the Republic of Korea and that
I will not engage in any activities irrelevant to the purpose of entry stated herein. Besides, I admit that any false or misleading statement may result in the refusal of a visa, and that possession of a visa does not entitle the bearer to enter the Republic of Korea upon arrival at the port of entry if he/she is found inadmissible.
申請日 DATE OF APPLICATION 申請人署名 SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT
공 용 란 FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
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체류기간
고지사항
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