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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...