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josephinev
josephinev
about 10 years ago
2 responses

Hi!

I will go to Japan with a visa status: cultural activities visa (duration maximum 90 days)
Am I allowed to use the JR Pass? I have read that the visa status has to say: temporary visitor, but since my maximum stay is 90 days ( the same as for temporary visitor) I was thinking maybe I could use the JR Pass.

Grateful for your answer!

Joséphine

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Daniel-san
18832 posts
about 10 years ago
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Hi Joséphine,

The JR Pass is only valid when entering Japan under a 90 Day Tourist Visa. Unfortunately any other type such as your cultural activities visa don't qualify.

Sorry to bring you bad news,
Daniel

josephinev
josephinev
2 posts
about 10 years ago

Hi Daniel,

Thank you very much for the information. I have another question maybe you don't know about this then no problem. When I had a student visa in Japan I went to the city office and changed it to tourist visa to be able to use the JR Pass, I wonder can I do this with my cultural activities visa?

Kind regards,

Joséphine

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Daniel-san
18832 posts
about 10 years ago

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