Tuesday, September 1, 2009

what kinda of visa and how do i go about getting one to live in japan

what kinda of visa and how do i go about getting one to live in japan?
my bf is in the military and stationed in japan for the next 3 yrs. i want to know what kind of visa to get to be able to live there with him. we have alittle girl together. we have talked about getting married but we arent ready for that yet.
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Check this Dept. of State Web site... http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1148.html You may need to consult the Consular Section of the Embassy of Japan at 2520 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20008, tel. (202) 238-6800, or the nearest Japanese consulate.
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Without a SOFA stamp in your passport (given to family members stationed in Japan) you will find life totally impossible. Even the child, his dependent, will not get health care from the military unless he/she's command sponsored. You will not be able to work. You will not even be allowed on the base. He will not be allowed to live off base on the local economy and he won't be able to afford that without an Overseas Housing Allowance. To go there with him you need to get married. Then he needs to get you and the kid command sponsored and the both of you put on his orders to Japan.