Hello all,
I came to Japan on a 6 month visa with the option to apply for an additional 6 months after the first 3 months had past. I applied after the 3 months, but did not receive an answer by the time my visa expired on April 24th. On the info sheet they provided to me when I applied, it stated that if I had an active application I could stay for two months after the expiry of my visa to await the results of my application. I received a phone call this past Wednesday the 19th. I only speak rather conversational Japanese and the rep did not speak English. All he was really able to impart was "Application, no" which I'm taking as my application was declined.
I've spent the past two days packing and getting rid of things but I'm not sure exactly how long I have after getting my results. Is the deadline to leave still the end of the two months being June 24th?
I've tried searching online but so far have not found any concrete answers. Any help is appreciated.
Update; I wanted to give you an update. I went down first thing this morning and apologized profusely and explained that I misunderstood the instructions on the postcard. In the end, my visa was approved, so it all worked out! Thank you all for all your help!
by AsteriusNeon