Visa
Guidance concerning Re-entry Permission for returning to Japan
1. Those who are currently in Japan and wish to know about obtaining a Re-entry permit should contact an Immigration office in Japan.
2. Re-entry permission is issued by Immigration offices in Japan. If you intend to return to Japan under the same visa status, you must have Re-entry permission before leaving the country.
3. If you leave Japan without a Re-entry permit, your current visa status will be voided, and you must re-apply for a visa if you intend to return under the same visa status.
4. If you have already left Japan with Re-entry permission and are not able to return to Japan before the Re-entry permit expires, you can apply for an extension at the Consulate office. However, the period of the extension cannot exceed the expiration date of your original residency permit for Japan.
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