Visas
JETs Leaving Japan after their Contract
3rd Year JETs finishing their contract must apply for a Change of Status of Residence to Temporary Visitor Status of Residence
JETs who wish to purchase a JR Rail pass: Starting in 2017, you can buy JR Rail passes in Japan. However, you must have a temporary visitor visa to attain the pass. If you are interested in purchasing a JR pass for after your contract, you must apply for a Change of Status of Residence.
What to bring:
- Visas expire the same day as your JET contract, so even if you are only planning on staying one day after you must change your status or you might have trouble at the airport for staying over your visas
JETs who wish to purchase a JR Rail pass: Starting in 2017, you can buy JR Rail passes in Japan. However, you must have a temporary visitor visa to attain the pass. If you are interested in purchasing a JR pass for after your contract, you must apply for a Change of Status of Residence.
What to bring:
- Application for Change of Status of Residence (http://www.moj.go.jp/content/000103484.pdf ) (Zairyuu Shikaku Henkou Kyouka Shinseisho)
- Passport
- Residence Card
- Documentation from your CO that shows the last day of your appointment and the scheduled date of departure from Japan
- Written explanation of why you want to stay and any documents related to your itinerary
- Airline ticket reservation
JETs Continuing to Work in Japan after JET
What to Bring:
- Application for Change of Status of Residence (http://www.moj.go.jp/content/000103484.pdf ) (Zairyuu Shikaku Henkou Kyouka Shinseisho)
- Passport
- Residence Card
- Photograph
Where to Go:
Gifu Prefecture Immigration Bureau:
500-8812
2-7-2, Mieji-cho, Gifu City, Gifu
TEL: 058-214-6168
Hours: 9:00a.m. –12:00p.m., and 1:00p.m. –4:00p.m. (Monday to Friday)
Toyama Prefecture Immigration Bureau:
939-8252
1st floor, Toyama Airport Bldg., 30 Akigashima, Toyama City, Toyama
TEL: 076-495-1580
Hours: 9:00a.m. –12:00p.m., and 1:00p.m. –4:00p.m. (Monday to Friday)
500-8812
2-7-2, Mieji-cho, Gifu City, Gifu
TEL: 058-214-6168
Hours: 9:00a.m. –12:00p.m., and 1:00p.m. –4:00p.m. (Monday to Friday)
Toyama Prefecture Immigration Bureau:
939-8252
1st floor, Toyama Airport Bldg., 30 Akigashima, Toyama City, Toyama
TEL: 076-495-1580
Hours: 9:00a.m. –12:00p.m., and 1:00p.m. –4:00p.m. (Monday to Friday)