Depending on the remaining validity period of your passport, you may not be able to leave Japan even if your passport is still valid!
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Are you going on a trip or business trip abroad ?
In my private life and at work
I occasionally travel abroad.
Everything you need for your trip abroad in your suitcase
For foreign currency, chargers,
There are many things, but the most important thing is
It's a passport , right?
You can't get on a plane going overseas without a passport.
I can't even appear .
and,
Apply for a passport at the local government office before you leave for overseas.
You need to get it issued.
(*A set fee will be charged.)
Plus, there's an expiration date
Just because it was issued once
It's not like you can keep using it forever.
An update will be required.
With an expired passport
I cannot leave Japan .
(Of course.)
actually,
Even if your passport is still valid, in some cases
Be careful as you may not be able to leave the country .
That's what I wrote in the title
Regarding the "depending on the validity period..."
Traveling abroad has become quite common these days,
If you have a valid passport, you can get a visa in advance.
There are many countries where you can enter without applying.
however,
Passport information may be changed depending on the regulations of the destination country.
The remaining validity period must be at least 3 to 6 months .
This specified period varies by country.
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website, if the expiration date is less than one year,
I recommend updating it .
https://www.mofa.go.jp/mofaj/ca/pss/page22_002273.html
moreover···
*If you have registered for ESTA before entering the United States,
Depending on the purpose of entry, a visa may be required.
It may still be necessary.
In any case, please contact the Japanese embassy in your destination country.
Check the web page etc.
Recently, I specified the remaining validity of my passport.
Trying to travel without knowing
There are cases where you cannot leave the country due to insufficient validity.
It seems to be increasing .
A precious overseas trip
It's sad that it has suddenly been cancelled.
Traveling abroad is like traveling within Japan
Because there is no flexibility,
At least 1-2 months before departure
Local circumstances and documents such as passports
I think it's important to check .
*Even if a passport is issued early,
It will take about a week .
I don't have a passport yet
If you are one of those people, apply early.
That's all,
It was a staff column.
OKD
