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Immigration guideline linking health insurance to visa renewal to be withdrawn and revised
November 15, 2009
The Immigration guideline requiring foreign nationals to be registered with government health insurance in order to have their visas renewed is to be withdrawn and sent back to the drawing board. A few weeks ago the Kobe City Assembly sent an official communique to the national government. This, as well as an overwhelming backlash from the foreign
community, certain lawmakers, as well as organizations like the Free
Choice Foundation led to the outcome.
Free Choice has been leading
the campaign to get the guideline withdrawn. Kaj Schwermer, Co-
Chairman of the Foundation and Coordinator of ETJ in Osaka, reported
to the ETJ discussion list that 'Although not quite the end of the
road, as the guideline will most likely be re-written at some point,
this is a significant step forward for all of us concerned about human
rights and freedom of choice here in Japan and I would like to thank
all of those who had the courage to stand up and make their voices
heard. I’d also like to thank all the people who came forward with
suggestions on how to improve our message and gave constructive
criticism. The response to our little campaign has been overwhelming.
For all the naysayers out there who believed we were tilting at
windmills from the outset, I have three words for you: YES WE CAN!'
Free Choice is now considering tackling other problems and issues
facing foreigners living in Japan.
For more information, please see this page.
- Most Japanese adults will not be able to study in Britain for more than six months
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