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Can I reapply for a Digital Nomad Visa after being issued a tourist visa in Tokyo?
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Mar 18, 2025
a year ago
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTERSubmitted digital nomad DTV application in Tokyo.
Was called in for an interview.
Went for interview and was asked for further documentation. I sent the docs over.
Was then issued a 6 month tourist visa by email for some reason. No explanation given.
Question for the group: does having this tourist visa now preclude me from immediately re-applying for a DTV using one of the other accepted categories? Obviously I will not be applying in Japan again.
Was called in for an interview.
Went for interview and was asked for further documentation. I sent the docs over.
Was then issued a 6 month tourist visa by email for some reason. No explanation given.
Question for the group: does having this tourist visa now preclude me from immediately re-applying for a DTV using one of the other accepted categories? Obviously I will not be applying in Japan again.
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user submitted a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) application in Tokyo, was interviewed, but unexpectedly received a 6-month tourist visa instead. They are concerned about whether this tourist visa prevents them from reapplying for a DTV under a different category. Various commenters shared experiences of others in similar situations, suggesting that it is possible to apply for a DTV at a different location once the tourist visa expires. They noted that holding two visas simultaneously is not allowed and that each case may vary based on the location and visa type.
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Matthew *******
I was just been told in Singapore, they are starting to be strict in DTV and rejecting. Don't know whatever that means but with TH reducing tourist visa length. Something might be changing soon.
John *******
If it is a multi-entry tourist visa, you will need to wait until it expires. If single entry, you have to enter once and then exit and it is used/finished. Then you can apply
James ********
@John ******
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Andi ***********
Another Tokyo applicant was also issued 6 months visa while applying for a DTV. Tokyo offers a pre screening appointment to determine if you are suitable for the DTV. Futire applicants should make use of this service before applying online. You can apply again elsewhere. Other applicants have failed at one embassy then successful at the next. Try and contact them to see if they can give a reason why they gave you 6 months.
James ********
@Andi **********
CANNOT apply until the end of the 6 months METV multiple entry tourist visa.Andi ***********
@James *******
Depends, there are a few posts of DTVERS approved before completing their METV term as Greg outlines too.James ********
@Andi **********
hmmmmm 🤔 I've not seen one. Vietnam recently denied DTV and issued METV. Washington DC denied DTV and issued METV.Andi ***********
@James *******
I have seen one from London, one from USA who were on METVs and got the DTV. On arrival at the airport, one mentioned being asked about the 2 visas and the IO cancelled the METV giving entry on the DTV. Also some on ED visas awarded the DTV before it was cancelled. These posts from last year. Not seen such posts this year.James ********
@Andi **********
thanks again 👍Reply to
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John **********
Yes it does. You can't hold 2 visas simultaneously. You will need to wait until that 6 month multiple entry tourist visa expires
James ********
@John *********
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Wesley ********
What’s your home country? And what’s your status in Japan?
What category did you apply for?
Did you pay the full DTV price? Because an METV is much cheaper than the DTV
Sounds pretty terrible if I’m honest.
What category did you apply for?
Did you pay the full DTV price? Because an METV is much cheaper than the DTV
Sounds pretty terrible if I’m honest.
Anonymous ******************
@Wesley *******
what’s an METVKatrin *******
Anonymer Teilnehmer 848 Multiple Entry Tourist Visa
Anonymous ******************
Anonymer Teilnehmer 848 multiple entry tourist visa
Wannikea *********
Anonymous participant 848 multiple entry tourist visa with 6 months validity.
Wesley ********
Anonymous participant 848 multi entry tourist visa,
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Greg ********
I am assuming they gave you a 6 months Multi entry tourist visa (METV) 1) Today there was a post about HCMC refusing DTV until persons METV expired 2) There are others have said getting a DTV in other locations while on METV was fine 3) Posts say there is a record of your visas in the eVisa system.
Arnold *****
@Greg *******
as a vietnamese I wouldn't think those gooks would be such sticklers to the rules. We usually having leniency.Greg ********
@Arnold ****
Might be Thai Employees:-)Reply to
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