6 week - 3 month study trip?

[ChannelR]

Hey guys.

A friend of mine just got back from Osaka, and I've been offered a sort of 'deal' if you like, one that he's just partaken in.

He helped out at an animal shelter by doing dog walking, and in return was given free accommodation. I'd love to be able to study my Japanese cheaply, but of course, in Japan. It sounded like a good study opportunity

What I'd like to know, is it legal? Would that be considered work and breaking the terms of a tourist visa?

[godwine]

Originally Posted by ChannelR

Hey guys.

A friend of mine just got back from Osaka, and I've been offered a sort of 'deal' if you like, one that he's just partaken in.

He helped out at an animal shelter by doing dog walking, and in return was given free accommodation. I'd love to be able to study my Japanese cheaply, but of course, in Japan. It sounded like a good study opportunity

What I'd like to know, is it legal? Would that be considered work and breaking the terms of a tourist visa?

As far as I know, a tourist visa is only good for 90 days. There are other sort of working visa that you can look into, but you can't just fly in and stay there for more than 90.

They can deport you if you are caught...

[WingsToDiscovery]

Originally Posted by godwine

As far as I know, a tourist visa is only good for 90 days. There are other sort of working visa that you can look into, but you can't just fly in and stay there for more than 90.

They can deport you if you are caught...

Three months is ~90 days.

[godwine]

Originally Posted by WingsToDiscovery

Three months is ~90 days.

Yeah, sorry, took the number 6 and kept that in mind while replying... so my brain keep thinking 6 months

sorry

[ChannelR]

Yeah. I would never extend my stay without a proper visa.

I'm also a UK citizen so I'm allowed 6 months. But I don't plannon staying so long.

I just want to know if dog walking in return for accommodation would be legal or not.

[godwine]

Originally Posted by ChannelR

Yeah. I would never extend my stay without a proper visa.

I'm also a UK citizen so I'm allowed 6 months. But I don't plannon staying so long.

I just want to know if dog walking in return for accommodation would be legal or not.

Should be, as long as the task is conducted without any cash reward, its like volunteer work..