Japanese Visas

[The Cheyne]

Hi,
I'm coming to Japan soon for voluntary work. i'm eligable for a 3-6 month Japanese visa.
Do i need to apply for this in advance, or can it be issued at Tokyo customs?
Thanks.

 

[Emoni]

You very likely will have to apply in advance after receiving some proof of your purpose in Japan. If you go without it, you'll end up with a visitor's visa and that isn't going to last 6 months You may then run into trouble if you are doing other projects on a visa that isn't for that when you try to change.

The organization you are doing the work for CERTAINLY would have information on this.

 

[The Cheyne]

hi,
thanks for the advice.
the organization suggests i get a tourist visa - which i can get upon entry, right.
the trip is 6 months long, and as a Brit, i'm eligable for a 6 month tourist visa.
so i shouldn't need to pre-request one.