Japan - Over 180 Days in 1 Year As Temporary Visitor [closed]
I am a US citizen with a US passport who enters Japan with 90 day temporary visitor waiver. I usually stay around 85-87 days per 90 day temporary visitor waiver. I have a lot of savings, don't work in Japan, and mainly go to see the country and visit my girlfriend, so I don't do anything illegal.
I've been to Japan 4 times:
Year #1 1st: October 26 2017-January 20, 2018 (A couple days under 90 days)
2nd: April 2, 2018-June 28, 2018 (A couple days under 90 days Total: Around 175 days
Year #2 3rd: October 26 2018-January 20, 2019 (A couple days under 90 days)
4th: March 10 2019 - June 6, 2019 (A couple days under 90 days) Total: Around 175 days
Note: Immigration never said anything to me despite me staying almost the full 90 days per visit these 4 times.
I left Japan June 6 2019 to go to my home in USA for 1 month exactly and will return to Japan in 10 days July 7 2019. I am worried of being denied entry and not given another 90 day temporary visitor visa waiver when I return because within the last year I already stayed 175 days and the year would "reset" on October 26, 2019.
I heard that the 180 day limit is not an official rule but I'm not sure how strictly it is enforced.
Is it likely I'll be denied by immigration or questioned? What information/documents should I bring to improve my chances of being permitted? Would an invitation letter from my girlfriend help at all?
I'm really concerned about being on a flight from USA to Tokyo (around 20 hours) only to be denied.
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How long can a temporary visitor stay in Japan?
A Temporary Visitor Visa is for those who intend to stay in Japan for 90 days or less for such purposes as follows: Sightseeing; sports; visiting relatives, friends, or acquaintances; visiting a sick person; attending a wedding or funeral ceremony; participating in athletic tournaments; contests etc.Can I re enter Japan after 90 days?
If you normally get 90 days stay in Japan with a visitors visa, every time you leave and them reenter, it will start from the start with another 90 Days. Every entry is at the discretion of the immigration officer.Can you extend a temporary visitor visa Japan?
You have to apply to extend the period of your stay in Japan before your current visa expires. You may submit a Japan Visa Extension application up to three months (90 days) before the date your visa is set to expire.How many times can you visit Japan in a year?
A17: There is no limit to the number of times you can enter Japan. However,, if you intend to stay in Japan for more than half of year (180 days) as \u201cTemporary Visitor\u201d, you might not be allowed to enter Japan since it may not be regarded as temporary visit.Japan allows 20,000 people to enter a day - But not visitors who are entering on a tourist visa!
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