My old passport expired and was unused. As an Indian citizen, would I need it while applying for a visa to Japan in Taiwan?

I am an Indian citizen. My old passport was valid till about 10 years back. I never used it for any travel or document proofs at all. My current passport is valid till another 3 years with two visits to the US and two to Singapore. I live in Taiwan and have been working here for about a year now. Next month, I'll be doing a short tourist trip to Japan. Would I need my old passport while I apply for a visa?

My old passport is in India at the moment, and ideally I want to apply for the visa right away. So if it's unnecessary to show the old one, I'll save the shipping time.

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What shall I do if my passport expired but my visa is still valid?

If your visa is still valid you can travel to the United States with your two passports, as long as the visa is valid, not damaged, and is the appropriate type of visa required for your principal purpose of travel. (Example: tourist visa, when your principal purpose of travel is tourism).

Can you renew your visa with an expired passport?

Many of our clients have expiring (or expired) passports and are worried if they can continue with their Japanese visa applications. Visa applications at the Immigration Bureau can be done with an expired passport. However, in these cases, you must submit a document explaining why you do not possess a valid passport.

Why are visas denied in Japan?

If the Embassy thinks you have no reasons for coming back, you might probably get denied for a Japan Visa. People who are unemployed and have no strong ties may be speculated. This is because the Embassy might think that you are they visit Japan for job hunting purposes, too.

Can I travel with my old passport visa?

In this case you will require both your expired, old passport (stamped with the visa) and a valid, new passport to travel. Make sure your visa is undamaged, unmarked and matches with your purpose of travel. Also, your name and other personal information on both passports must match.

How did you get a Japan Visa ?

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