Permanent residence is NOT automatic — even if you are married to a Japanese national “Because I am married to a Japanese national, permanent residence should be easy.”This is a common assumption, but permanent residence is subject to a separate and independent review. Even if you:✅ Hold the status of residence Spouse or Child of […]

When applying for Permanent Residency in Japan, many people first worry about past gaps in pension or health insurance enrollment. “I wasn’t enrolled in the national pension for a while…”“I forgot to switch my health insurance after leaving my job…” These situations are quite common.What matters most is this: having a non-enrollment period does not […]

When parents who hold Permanent Resident status in Japan give birth to a child outside the country, the child will fall under the “Long-Term Resident ” residence status when starting life in Japan. This status is granted based on family ties (legal personal relationship), ensuring stable and legally recognized residence after entering Japan. Main Required […]

The “Engineer / Specialist in Humanities / International Services” Status of Residence The Engineer / Specialist in Humanities / International Services status of residence is one of the most common work visas that allows foreign nationals to work in Japan by utilizing their professional expertise. The most important screening point for this visa is whetherthere […]

“After getting married to a Japanese national, how can you live together in Japan?” This question is answered by the residence status known as the“Spouse or Child of Japanese National” visa. In this article, we clearly explain: ✅ Cases where a spouse living overseas is invited to Japan✅ Cases where the couple is already married […]

For foreign nationals working in Japan, living apart from their families can often become a significant emotional and psychological burden. This is where the “Dependent” Status of Residence plays an important role. It is an official visa system that allows foreign workers currently residing and working in Japan to invite their: ✅ Spouse✅ Children from […]

A Registered Support Organization is an official support body established to create an environment in which Specified Skilled Foreign Workers can work, live, and settle in Japan with peace of mind over the long term. When a company wishes to operate as a Registered Support Organization itself, it must submit a new registration application to […]

Let a certified administrative scrivene handle everything — smooth and simple, with your residence card delivered straight to your home. “I’m too busy with work to go to the Immigration Office on a weekday.”“I’m worried about asking my elderly family member to go instead…”For those in such situations, we recommend using a certified administrative scrivener […]

“I have an Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services visa, but can I change jobs?”“When moving to a new company, are there any procedures required?” In conclusion, changing jobs is possible, but it’s essential to correctly understand the conditions and notification procedures. Let me explain clearly from an administrative scrivener’s perspective! ✅ Procedures Required When Changing Jobs […]

📌 What is the Spouse Visa? ✅ A visa for foreign nationals legally married to a Japanese citizen to live in Japan✅ Also applies to biological or special adopted children of Japanese nationals✅ Periods of stay are 6 months, 1 year, 3 years, or 5 years, and can be renewed The biggest advantage is that […]