Extending VISA

[pika la]

Hello =)
I was wondering how to go about extending my working holiday VISA... the initial 6months is up in the beggining of November and I'd like to extend it for another 6 months.

Where do I go about doing so? Which particular office?
Also, how long does this take to process (ie when should I go an get it done)?

Thanks

[Mike Cash]

You need to visit the Immigration Office would be my guess. It is inconveniently located in a beautiful new building down at the Shinagawa Wharf. Lots of folks take a train to 天王洲アイル and walk the rest of the way.

Not quite ready to pull the trigger on getting married yet?

[pika la]

Not quite ^^; Give a year of living together first.
Thanks though!

[Glenski]

Contact the Japan Association of Working Holiday Makers.
http://www.jawhm.or.jp/eng/index.html