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aszka
aszka
over 11 years ago
2 responses

Hello,
I have a question regarding vista type... I am going to Japan for a year and I will have a visa issued as "Humanities Specialist" can I still ues the Japan Rail Pass?

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Daniel-san
18832 posts
over 11 years ago
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Hi there,

Unfortunately you can only use the JR Pass if you have a ‘Temporary Visitor’ status Visa. Any other Visa (including Visa Card), does not make you eligible.

You can read more on JR Pass eligibility here:
http://www.jrpass.com/blogs/do-you-pass-the-eligibility-test

Hope it helps!
-Daniel

aszka
aszka
2 posts
over 11 years ago

HI Daniel,
Thank you very much for your answer...
Im leaving on SUnday, so not much to do... I will try mayby somehow it will work out...
Aszka


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