happyhappy 0 Posted May 13, 2005 Share Posted May 13, 2005 How long has it taken you to get them in the past? I live a fair distance from the place I can get mine done and it's a real trek - almost a day trip. They reckon I have to make the trip twice. I've heard people who said they got it done there and then on the day. Is the "you must visit twice" thing just "official" and they decide when you go there? What's your experience? Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted May 13, 2005 Share Posted May 13, 2005 My last experience was a nightmare; but I also screwed a few things up too. Most likely, as long as you have all your documents, you only have to go twice. Once to drop them off and once to get your visa stamp after the postcard comes. Link to post Share on other sites
happyhappy 0 Posted May 13, 2005 Author Share Posted May 13, 2005 Well thats what they said, but taking 2 days holiday just to get this done sucks. Like I said some friends said they got it done there and then without a second visit (they had been in Japan about 7 years though whether that makes much difference or not...?) Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted May 13, 2005 Share Posted May 13, 2005 I think you can have a sponsor go and take care of it but somebody has to drop it off with official documentation and somebody has to pick it up. Ive never heard of not having a second visit. How would you get the visa? Link to post Share on other sites
NoFakie 45 Posted May 13, 2005 Share Posted May 13, 2005 I've had mine renewed in about ten minutes in the past, but that was at Amagasaki Port Immigration which is only really there for when a ship comes in. I was also in the same job as the previous application, which simplifies matters. If you change jobs or status, expect to go twice. Link to post Share on other sites
happyhappy 0 Posted May 13, 2005 Author Share Posted May 13, 2005 You would get it by them processing the forms when you go, then stamping the passport with the visa. ( ) Link to post Share on other sites
fukdane 2 Posted May 13, 2005 Share Posted May 13, 2005 Which is exactly what happened with me last time.... just the once they did it while I was there (it took about 2 hours). You must look like a bad boy yamakashi Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted May 13, 2005 Share Posted May 13, 2005 Well, I was on a 3 year visa, changed jobs 3 times, worked at a hotel in Niseko, which they said shouldve been under a tourism visa, and didnt report any changes in position to immigration... and had to write a one page letter in japanese explaining what I did and why I did it. Then, the guy handling my case interviewed me, asked me questions, and made me apoligize. Like I said, screwed up this last time. Previous visas, all were go once, drop it off, wait for the post card, go back and pick it up. Two simple trips. Last March was a nightmare!! Link to post Share on other sites
7-11 2 Posted May 13, 2005 Share Posted May 13, 2005 Well I usually seem to have to go twice, but its not too much of an effort for me. Link to post Share on other sites
indosnm 0 Posted May 13, 2005 Share Posted May 13, 2005 I always got mine renewed on the day and if i got there early that took a total of 10 mins too! Now I never have to go thru that again as I have my permanent Res Visa now. (only if I change my passport) Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted May 13, 2005 Share Posted May 13, 2005 Wot R the new laws regarding Per Res. Indo? I heard some weird thang like you can get it now after having 2 3 year visas but just dont buy that. Before it was always 10 years consecutive (something like that). Being married always seems to help too. Im on 7 years and not married. Maybe Im not good enough to get a Perm Res. although Id like to have the bugger. Link to post Share on other sites
SKI 15 Posted May 13, 2005 Share Posted May 13, 2005 A friend is going through the process of getting the per res - they told him to allow up to 6 months after submitting the documents for that one! Link to post Share on other sites
HeatherLocklearRocks 1 Posted May 13, 2005 Share Posted May 13, 2005 I think if you phone them up, you'll almost definitely get the 2-3 weeks - but when you get there you might get it done quick. Same with the 6 months above - thats probably the time they tell everyone when they ask... a friend of mine actually got it done in less than 2 months. Link to post Share on other sites
indosnm 0 Posted May 14, 2005 Share Posted May 14, 2005 Yama, Mine was done in about 5 months though i wasn;t in a hurry. I originally got my new 3 year one and I asked about the permanent res and they said do it now because all my documents (copied documents from the ward office have a 3 month life) were fresh. so I did and I got it. Till then i had a 6 month working holiday visa, a 1 year working X 2 (before they made the 3 year deal) went on holidays for a year came back on a 1 year spouse visa, then got the three year deal and now the permanent res. I think if you are married to a J lady and have kids as well as having my own business helped. The 10 year thing may be for people that are not married??? now i can get a J loan.... yipee! Link to post Share on other sites
kkk 7 Posted May 14, 2005 Share Posted May 14, 2005 And now... you are a sheep? Link to post Share on other sites
me jane 0 Posted May 14, 2005 Share Posted May 14, 2005 You shouldn't have to use your paid holiday. As visa is necessary to work, every company I've worked for has always given me the time to do the visa stuff. Still had to go twice each time though. I don't think you can get the perm res thing until you've had 10 continuous years in Japan, regardless of your marital status. Good luck with it. Link to post Share on other sites
indosnm 0 Posted May 14, 2005 Share Posted May 14, 2005 Quote: Originally posted by kkk: And now... you are a sheep? ???? Link to post Share on other sites
damian 0 Posted May 15, 2005 Share Posted May 15, 2005 My three year Japanese work visa expires in 1 week. It is quite sad really. The visa sticker in my passport says that I am a "Specialist in Humanities/International Services". Chou berry funny. My British work visa goes for 5 years and doesn't say anything funny. Dull. America has just broken with very strict tradition and made a special work visa exemption for professional Australians. They grant professional 65,000 work visas per year. Congress have just added an extra 10,500 exclusively for Australians. In the world of visa law, this is quite a significant event as Australia is most certainly the only country that has ever been given such special treatment. Quite odd. Link to post Share on other sites
sunrise 0 Posted May 15, 2005 Share Posted May 15, 2005 Uh oh, now you've got me worried - what else has Howard sold out? Link to post Share on other sites
sunrise 0 Posted May 15, 2005 Share Posted May 15, 2005 What qualifies as a Professional, by the way? People who earn their living? Link to post Share on other sites
damian 0 Posted May 15, 2005 Share Posted May 15, 2005 Quote: Originally posted by sunrise: What qualifies as a Professional, by the way? People who earn their living? I got it wrong. It wasn't professsional, it was "specialty occupation" Quote: The term "specialty occupation" means an occupation that requires theoretical and practical application of a body of highly specialized knowledge, and attainment of a bachelor's or higher degree in the specific specialty (or its equivalent). http://www.visalaw.com/05may1/4may105.html What is also very significant is that spuses of work visa holders are also automatically permitted to work. So it is an instant 2 for 1. I've got that large US Army base in northern Australia kind of feeling. Link to post Share on other sites
oo 1 Posted May 16, 2005 Share Posted May 16, 2005 I know someone who works at an immigration office - they said that unofficially they decide on whether to give the stamp on the same day while they are there at the time when they see the person. It doesn't sound a very Japanese way to do things.. Link to post Share on other sites
frannyo 2 Posted May 17, 2005 Share Posted May 17, 2005 So going in a shirt and tie with a big modest smile is a top tip? Link to post Share on other sites
kkk 7 Posted July 8, 2005 Share Posted July 8, 2005 Quote: they said that unofficially they decide on whether to give the stamp on the same day while they are there at the time when they see the person I heard something very different. There is no way they would give out more than a 1 year one that same day - there's just no chance of it. Perhaps different prefectures have different policies, unlikely as that seems. Link to post Share on other sites
blindlemon 0 Posted July 8, 2005 Share Posted July 8, 2005 I was told the same kkk. Even if it means a long journey, policy is that people need to go back. Link to post Share on other sites
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