I was supposed to study abroad in Japan during COVID and was issued a student visa prior to my trip. However, I never used it because the program got cancelled. I am graduated now and will be visiting Japan as a tourist in April. According to JR guidelines, it says those issued a student visa are not eligible for the pass, but is there an exception for people in my situation? I want to avoid tearing out a page in my passport.
Thank you.
Hi there,
Old visas don't matter, it is the current visa you use to enter Japan that will count. As long as you get a temporary visitor visa (V) upon entry, then you can use the JR Pass.
Kind regards,
Daniel
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