Re: [tlug] Embedded linux dev wanting to find work in Tokyo.. Seeking advice.

[Edward Middleton <emiddleton@example.com>]

Joe Larabell wrote:
> > ... There is some risk here because if you don't find work within 30 
> > to 45 days your likely hood of having to leave the country once (and 
> > come right back in) is quite high as it typically takes 4 to 8 weeks 
> > for the Japanese government to process your visa request.
> >
> > Note that only the Tokyo immigration office has this "pick up where 
> > you left off" power. If I understand correctly, if you try to do this 
> > in Osaka or another region, your application will be canceled the 
> > moment you leave the country and you will have to re-apply from scratch.
>
> This must be something new, as every source I've ever seen on the 
> subject says you can only apply for a working visa from *outside* the 
> country anyway. So once one finds a job, it's necessary to leave Japan 
> in order to start the application process.

I don't know.  Last time I renewed my work visa this[1] seemed to be the 
authoritative source for such forms and procedures  but it is only in 
Japanese.  There is also this[2] which is in English and gives you some 
phone numbers.

Edward

1. http://www.moj.go.jp/ONLINE/
2. http://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/index.html