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What is a work visa? The official name of the status of residence generally referred to as a "work visa" is "Technical, Humanities, or International Services. This status of residence is broadly divided into three categories. 1. 1. technology: Work that requires technology or knowledge in the field of natural science falls under this category. For example, system engineers, programmers...

As of September 30, 2024, the boarding area and route for the Shin 96 and Shin 99 buses to the Tokyo Immigration Bureau have been changed. Please be careful if you are going to the Tokyo Immigration Bureau.

The proposed amendment to the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act will establish a new provision that allows permanent residence permits to be revoked in cases of willful failure to pay taxes and social insurance premiums, as well as in cases of certain crimes such as breaking and entering and injury to persons. Here, we would like to look at the newly established provisions...

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What is a Business Management Visa? This visa is a status of residence that can be obtained when establishing and managing a company in Japan or when engaging in the management of such a business. The activities that can be performed in Japan with a Business Management Visa are as follows. Starting a new business in Japan and managing it or...

What is a work visa? A visa for a foreign national to work in Japan is generally called a "work visa." A "work visa" is a status of residence (visa) whose purpose of stay is to work. Some types of visas do not permit work, so foreign nationals...

What is a Spouse Visa? Generally speaking, there are two types of spouse visas: "Spouse or Child of Japanese National" and "Spouse or Child of Permanent Resident" visas, to be exact. This status of residence is not only for foreigners married to Japanese nationals, but also for biological children and specially adopted children of Japanese nationals...

What is Permanent Residency? Permanent residence is simply the right to continue to live in Japan for an extended period of time without changing one's current nationality. The status of "Permanent Resident" can be obtained with a Permanent Resident Permit, and only foreigners who already have a status of residence in Japan can apply to change their status of residence to "Permanent Resident"...

What is naturalization? Application for naturalization is the process by which a foreign national acquires Japanese citizenship and becomes a Japanese citizen. Unlike permanent residency, Japanese citizenship is acquired with the permission of the Minister of Justice. Some people may wonder whether to apply for naturalization or permanent residence. Here is a comparison with permanent residence...