Hi all,
After a discussion with my partner, I accepted a position in Tokyo that's sponsoring a visa for myself. This process has begun, and the expectation is that we will move once this is complete. However, we're coming from the US, a non-rabies-free country, and I'm worried about the 180 day quarantine. Our dog is fully up to date on all vaccinations, and we've scheduled a rabies titer test for early next week, along with a consultation about the process through our USDA vet.
Assuming my visa comes through in 3 months or so, we really don't want to be separated from our pet for 3 months after that. I've seen a few people say it ended up being less than 180 days, was that anyone's experience? Is there anything else we can do? Just want to make sure we have all the information. I also intended to send an email in Japanese to MAFF, and discuss with the local embassy. Anything else? Thanks.
by MoreThanLuck