How long is the Japan family visit visa validity? Can it be extended?

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A family visit visa is a type of short-stay visa. Based on the invitation materials provided by relatives in Japan, the visa officers of the Japanese consulates in various regions in China determine the length of stay. Generally the minimum is 15 days and the maximum is 90 days.

If Chinese citizens who enter Japan with a family visit visa have special reasons (such as taking care of their daughter during pregnancy, childbirth, confinement, etc.) (such as parents or relatives who are sick or have accidents in Japan, etc.) ) You can apply to extend the period of stay on a family visit visa at the local Immigration Bureau of the Ministry of Justice in Japan. The result of the extension is determined by the local Japanese Immigration Bureau examiner of the Ministry of Justice based on the supporting materials or reasons submitted by the applicant. The upper limit of extension is 90 days. In other words, regardless of any reason, Chinese citizens who enter the country with a family visit visa cannot stay longer than 180 days from entry to exit.