Seeking advice about re-entry into Japan.
Hello,
Innocent boy that I am, I'm hoping that some kind person can set my mind at rest over a (possibly) minor/major immigration issue. I'm a British national, teaching English in Japan, holding a 3-year working visa. I returned to the UK last week for a vacation, but 48 hours after arriving back home, I realised that I had lost my passport (multiple re-entry visa affixed). A new passport is on its way, but I'm wondering how I should present my case to the authorities when I arrive at Tokyo Narita on December 3- I'll be carrying a virgin passport and I really really don't want them to give me a 6 month tourist visa. I have with me my Alien Registration Card, which carries the number of my lost passport, which I am assuming could then be used to confirm the existence of a multiple re-entry visa in relation to my name/identity. Perhaps I'm creating a mountain out of a molehill, but I just don't know. I've never lost my passport before! I would appreciate any advice that could be put my way. Thanks, Mark :) |
Re: Seeking advice about re-entry into Japan.
Originally posted by bambino216 Hello, Innocent boy that I am, I'm hoping that some kind person can set my mind at rest over a (possibly) minor/major immigration issue. I'm a British national, teaching English in Japan, holding a 3-year working visa. I returned to the UK last week for a vacation, but 48 hours after arriving back home, I realised that I had lost my passport (multiple re-entry visa affixed). A new passport is on its way, but I'm wondering how I should present my case to the authorities when I arrive at Tokyo Narita on December 3- I'll be carrying a virgin passport and I really really don't want them to give me a 6 month tourist visa. I have with me my Alien Registration Card, which carries the number of my lost passport, which I am assuming could then be used to confirm the existence of a multiple re-entry visa in relation to my name/identity. Perhaps I'm creating a mountain out of a molehill, but I just don't know. I've never lost my passport before! I would appreciate any advice that could be put my way. Thanks, Mark :) I would suggest you contact the Japanese Embassy in London. Explain your situation and that you have a replacement passport now. Some Embassy staff should be able to assist you so you're prepared when you attempt to re-enter Japan. NC Penguin |
I would suggest you contact the Japanese Embassy in London. Explain your situation and that you have a replacement passport now. |
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