Hi, there are 4 of us in the family, 1 South African (me), Wife (Japanese) and 2 kids (Dual citizenship) living in South Africa.
We have just ordered our rail passes, and expect to use them, however have just found out that there seems to be no solution for the kids.
Im easy, i get a temp visa to get into japan, so qualify. My wife can get the Zairyusyoumeisyo and get her JR Pass. (Proof she has permanent residence in South Africa)
The problem is the kids.
It says the easiest way to get it for the kids is to enter japan with a temp visa status, but this is impossible, because the Japanese embassy wont issue a visa for them, as they have Japanese passports. Also unlike USA and UK where you can just get a stamp at the airport when you arrive in Japan, South Africa has to actually apply for a visa in South Africa before you leave to go to Japan.
Do you think some kind of Zairyusyoumeisyo for the kids would work? School reports? Any ideas?
Thanks..