What happens if my passport expires while in Japan?

Would it be possible for me to use the Japanese visa which is in the expired passport when I undergo an immigration inspection at the airport? A: You can show both the new passport and the old passport with the visa at border control.

What happens to valid visas when I renew my passport?

My visa to travel to the United States is still valid but in my expired passport. 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.

What do I need to renew my Japanese visa?

What are the Documents I Need for a Japan Visa Extension?

1. A completed Extension of the Period of Stay Application Form (you can download it from the website of the Japan Immigration Services Agency)
2. Your passport.
3. Your Residence Card.
4. Passport-size picture of yourself, with the following specifications:

Is it illegal to have an expired passport?

An expired passport is simply not acceptable for international travel. If your passport is expired or is expiring within the next 6 months, you need to renew your passport.

What happens if my visa expires in Japan?

Visa holders must enter Japan on or before the visa expires, or date of expiry. A Certificate of Eligibility loses its validity if not presented to an immigration officer within three months of its issue date. This will always be before the expiry date of the visa.

Can I renew my passport in Japan?

Now, U.S. citizens living anywhere in Japan who qualify for renewal by mail will be able to pay online and send their applications to the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo. The convenient new online payment option is accessible 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Can I apply for a visa with an expired passport?

What if you are in Australia on a visa, and your passport expires? You can’t travel on the expired passport, use it for identity purposes, or apply for another visa using that passport.

How long before your visa expires can you renew it?

You’re allowed to submit a visa application up to two weeks after the expiry date of your previous visa. However, this is only on the basis that you can provide evidence that you missed the original end date for an unavoidable reason.

Can you still renew your passport after it expires?

Can I renew my passport if it’s expired? Yes, but the passport must have been issued within the last 15 years.

Can you renew your passport online if it has expired?

Check the entry requirements of the country you want to travel to. There are different rules if your passport is lost, stolen or damaged or you need to change your name or personal details. If your passport is burgundy or has ‘European Union’ on the cover, you can still use it as long as it’s valid for travel.

Can I use my Japan visa in my old passport?

An unexpired visa in an expired passport may be used provided the passenger also carries a second valid passport which must be officially bound with the expired one. A valid visa in an expired passport can be transferred to the valid passport by any Japanese consulate.

Can I renew my Japanese visa before it expires?

All the visas (status of residence) except for Permanent Resident visa have a certain time period of stay, and need therefore to be extended if you wish to stay in Japan longer. The application for the Japanese Visa renewal can be submitted at the nearest Immigration Office from 3 months prior to the visa expiration date.

Do I need a Japanese passport to travel internationally?

If you are a Japanese citizen, it is mandatory that you have a current Japanese passport before traveling internationally. Japanese passports must be renewed every five years for individuals under 20 years of age when the passport was issued and every 10 years for individuals over 21 years of age when the passport was issued.

How to apply for a tourist visa to Japan?

All tourist and visitor visa applications must be coursed through any of the agencies designated by the Japanese Embassy. See the list of agencies here. Submit the requirements. Every agency has their own sets of rules when processing applications. Some require personal appearance, some don’t. Some have limits on how soon the trip is, some don’t.

What happens if I return to Japan after the extension period?

If you return to Japan after the 2 months extension period, your visa will be cancelled even if the renewal application is in process. We are certified as Immigration Lawyers by the Japan Immigration Office, we can help you with obtaining an appropriate visa and with other Immigration procedures and services.