Hello,
I have a question regarding vista type... I am going to Japan for a year and I will have a visa issued as "Humanities Specialist" can I still ues the Japan Rail Pass?
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aszka
almost 12 years ago
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Daniel-san
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almost 12 years ago
Hi there,
Unfortunately you can only use the JR Pass if you have a ‘Temporary Visitor’ status Visa. Any other Visa (including Visa Card), does not make you eligible.
You can read more on JR Pass eligibility here:
http://www.jrpass.com/blogs/do-you-pass-the-eligibility-test
Hope it helps!
-Daniel
aszka
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almost 12 years ago
HI Daniel,
Thank you very much for your answer...
Im leaving on SUnday, so not much to do... I will try mayby somehow it will work out...
Aszka
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