Japan Visa Length of Stay Calculation

yannyrjl on 10/02/2017 - 15:54
Last edited 14/02/2017 - 10:33

I'm hoping someone can provide a concrete answer based on their personal experience or passport stamps when visiting Japan.

We're travelling to Japan, and one of our traveller has a 15 day tourist visa. We're looking to maximise our time in Japan so wanted to know how the 15 days is calculated. There are conflicting information online if the day of arrival counts as day 1 or if it's the day after arrival as day 1.

I tried to call Japanese Consulate several times, but cannot get through. I thought I'll check with the more travelled here to see if anyone can provide an answer.

Update: Thanks for everyone who answered. Contrary to the believe here, I managed to get through to Japanese Consulate, and they have confirmed the first day does NOT count in the 15 days, and day 1 is the first full day, i.e. starts at mid-night after the day you arrive.

I checked with both Syd and Mel japanese consulate and got the same response. I also managed to find on Japanese visa centre website in Thailand the following:

Available days to stay = arrival date + 15days

Example.1
Arrive in Japan on December 1st at 6:00 AM.
Arrival date + 15 days = 16th
Allowed to stay until December 16th.
But You have get through passport control at and before 23:59 PM.

Travel

Comments

  • leonardoryan on 10/02/2017 - 16:12

    The day of arrival counts as day 1 as far as I am concern

  • edwardsajl on 10/02/2017 - 16:51

    its arrival day. thread closed

  • humdingaling on 10/02/2017 - 17:06
    +2

    Maximum your time by dumping the traveler with 15 day tourist visa after 15 days =p

  • juventino on 10/02/2017 - 17:56
    +3

    why is this even a question? The day you arrive counts as day 1 and you have to leave by the end of day 15.

    • HardQuiz on 11/02/2017 - 08:35

      This

    • yannyrjl on 14/02/2017 - 10:10

      it's a question as the answer may and turns out is contrary to popular belief

  • MeesusEff on 10/02/2017 - 18:56

    wouldnt a better question to ask be, does the person have to leave on the 15th day, or the 16th?

    • juventino on 11/02/2017 - 16:24

      if you have 15 valid lawful days to be in the country, would you still stay till the 16th day? That will answer your question.

  • plmko on 10/02/2017 - 20:20
    +1

    A word of advice, don't edge your days to the limit make sure to leave early. You will regret dealing with Japanese bureaucracy.

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