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We have compiled information on the “Family Stay” status of residence—which allows foreign employees and executives to bring their spouses and children from their home countries to Japan—including who is eligible, the application process, required documents, the 28-hour-per-week work limit, and key points to consider during the screening process.

How can I return to Japan under the same status of residence after a temporary departure? We’ve summarized the differences between deemed re-entry permission and re-entry permission, as well as their validity periods, fees, application procedures, and key points to check before leaving the country.

The Certificate of Eligibility (COE) is required when bringing foreign employees and their families to Japan from abroad. This article explains why, as a general rule, it is not possible to switch from a “Short-Term Stay” status, as well as who should apply, where to submit the application, the process leading up to entry, the review period, and the three-month validity period.

"Administrative Scrivener Liability Insurance" is something you’ll want to check before hiring an administrative scrivener to handle your visa application or company formation. Let’s take a look at the scope of coverage, coverage limits, cases not covered, and key points to consider when choosing an administrative scrivener.

[Designated Activity No. 40] Can You Stay in Japan for Up to One Year with 30 Million Yen in Assets? A Certified Administrative Scrivener Explains the “Long-Term Tourism” Status of Residence Hello. I’m Horiuchi from the Horiuchi Administrative Scrivener Office. “I don’t plan to work in Japan, but I’d like to live there for about six months to a year.” “I’ve kept my primary residence in South Korea...”.

Update to the Method for Verifying New Residence Cards: Period of Stay, Type of Permit, and Date of Issuance Now Viewable in the App On August 19, 2026, the Japan Immigration Services Agency released an update to the “Residence Card Reading App.” With this update, the new-style residence card...

Permanent Resident Status May Be Revoked Starting in April 2027 Hello. I’m Yukiko Horiuchi, a certified administrative scrivener. Among Japan’s various residence statuses, “Permanent Resident” is one of the most stable, with no restrictions on the length of stay and, in principle, no restrictions on employment. However, in 202...

📌 Updated August 28, 2026 “Official Link” ▶︎ Check the official announcement from the Immigration Services Agency of Japan. The Immigration Services Agency of Japan has officially announced the final fee amounts for applications for changes or renewals of status of residence, applications for permanent residence, and other related matters, effective October 1, 2026. Accordingly, the information listed in this article...

Hello, this is the Horiuchi Administrative Scrivener Office. In this post, we’ll explain the “Journalist” status of residence required when dispatching correspondents, reporters, or media personnel to Japan. Although it is generally referred to as a “correspondent visa” or “reporter visa,” the official term under Japan’s Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act is...

Hello. I’m Yukiko Horiuchi, a certified administrative scrivener. In recent years, there has been an increase in the number of South Korean artists, actors, models, and influencers holding performances, fan meetings, advertising shoots, TV appearances, and brand events in Japan. In such cases, well...