Question About Picking Up Fiancee

[GatorFan96 0]

I am leaving in a few hours to go to Japan and spend time with my fiancee's family and then we will fly back together. It is so amazing that this is finally happening!!! When I am going through immigration in Japan, should I tell them that I am there to pick up my fiancee or just avoid the subject altogether?

Thanks

[William33 110]

GatorFan96,

As you know, a US citizen can visit Japan without a visa. Why not just say you are visiting Japan, which is true to some extent.

Providing too much information at immigration checkpoints is never a good idea. Have a great reunion.

I am leaving in a few hours to go to Japan and spend time with my fiancee's family and then we will fly back together. It is so amazing that this is finally happening!!! When I am going through immigration in Japan, should I tell them that I am there to pick up my fiancee or just avoid the subject altogether?

Thanks

[StarProg 0]

On my last trip to the Philippines I stated that I was going to get married. I swear that I was put through more scrutiny than any of my previous trips, though it may be just because of the recent terrorist arrests in Europe. Still, I think the advice to not give too much info is good. Perhaps state that you are visiting friends. That seems harmless and truthful.

[limubai2000 0]

The less said the better, even in Japan. I once got extra scrutinized flying into Tokyo because I made the mistake of saying I was there to see my girlfriend. Maybe the officer didn't like gaijin seeing nihonjin girls?

[CarolineM 0]

Congratas Gatorfan!! I hope you have a wonderful reunion!