Returning to Japan with an expired re-entry permit
I had obtained a Japanese work visa, but quit my job and left Japan for over a year. When I left, I received a re-entry permit on my passport (I am Italian).
I am now thinking of visiting Japan for a brief trip, but the re-entry permit has expired (it's still attached to my passport) and my work visa was only valid for the duration of my employment.
What would happen if I go back to Japan?
Best Answer
As you are Italian and do not need a visa before traveling to Japan, you should be able to just get in a plane and travel to Japan, just as if you had never been in Japan before.
If you fear they see the old visa and re-entry permit and assume you are coming back to work again, you can take proof of your current work and your ties to your home country, just like you would prepare to take to an interview for a visa.
It should not be needed but it will give you rest of mind.
You can check your need for visa in the sites airlines use, to check visa. Here is a link for the Timatic site and here one for an airline site I like to use, goes to the same database.
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What happens if re-entry permit expires Japan?
In principle, if the period of validity of the permit has expired, it cannot be extended. If you leave the country on a special re-entry permit, the period of validity cannot be extended. All applications must be done thru accredited travel agencies. For lost passports with re-entry permit, please ask relatives etc.What happens if re-entry permit expires?
It must be submitted at least two months before your current Re-Entry Permit expires. A S$10 fee is payable for every year, or part thereof, of your approved Re-Entry Permit (REP). A separate fee is chargeable for each REP issued.Can I enter Japan with expired visa?
No, you must go back to Japan before your special re-entry permit or your status expires. I have \u201cPermanent Resident\u201d status and am now staying in the U.S. with a re-entry permit. I cannot re-enter Japan by the expiry date of the re-entry permit.How long is re-entry permit valid Japan?
The Japan Re-Entry Permit can be issued for a period of: 1 to 5 years for Temporary Residents of Japan (as long as it does not exceed the duration of the current visa) 1 to 6 years for Permanent Residents of Japan.How Permanent Visa holder with expired Re-Entry Permit can enter Japan again?
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Answer 2
If your nationality requires visa for tourist purposes first thing that can happen your airline prohibit to board, there will be no refund.
If you get to airplane and then to Japan you will be stopped at papers check and then forced to leave Japan. Very likely your airline will be obligated to take you back and then they force you to pay super extra price for return ticket.
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