I’m living in Japan, and would like my partner in the US to visit me. Issue is, two years ago he was sentenced to 14 months probation (which ended after 5 months due to good behavior). Not a suspended sentence (i.e not X amount suspended for Y time)
According to embassy, anyone with a drug/violent/sexual crime and anyone with over a year sentence isn’t allowed entry, but for someone who doesn’t fall under these categories, is entry usually granted?
The crime in question was a false fire alarm pull, if that is relevant. My partner is employed full time in the US. It takes another two years to get the incident sealed.
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Has anyone else here been allowed entry to Japan with a minor criminal record?