“I want to bring my spouse to Japan where I’m working.”“I want to bring my children to Japan so we can live together as a family.” In such cases, what you’ll need is a Dependent Visa.In this article, I’ll clearly explain who is eligible, the requirements for obtaining it, and important points to note—from the […]
Permission to Engage in Other Activities is a special authorization that allows foreign nationals to engage in side jobs or part-time work that is not permitted under their current visa status. For example, 📌 A student wants to work part-time at a convenience store.📌 A person on an “Intra-Company Transferee” visa wants to work as […]
A flexible residency status tailored to your specific purpose in Japan. “This activity is necessary in Japan, but it can’t be covered by a standard visa.”That’s exactly the kind of exception the Specific Activities Visa is designed to handle. ▶️ A highly flexible visa system that grants residence for activities individually approved by the Minister […]
To work, study, or reside in Japan with family, foreign nationals must first obtain this essential document—the Certificate of Eligibility (COE). This certificate is issued by the Immigration Bureau of Japan as prior confirmation that the individual has a legitimate reason to stay in the country.With a COE, the visa issuance process at a Japanese […]
Did you know that the application fees have been revised? As of April 1, 2025, the Ministry of Justice has revised the fees for certain residence-related procedures, and the new fees are now in effect. 📊 What’s Changed? Check the Key Revision Points! 🔹 Applicable Procedures: 📊 List of Residence Application Fees (Revised in 2025) […]
If you’re thinking,“I want to work in Japan as a highly skilled foreign professional,” or“I want to live stably in Japan together with my family,”then the Highly Skilled Professional Visa is the ideal choice for you. This visa is a special residency status designed for those who wish to contribute actively in Japan using their […]
Applications for permanent residence require that one prove long-term, stable residence in Japan and contributions to society, so the screening criteria are extremely strict. As a result, it is not uncommon for the first application to be rejected. 1️⃣ Success rate of permanent residency applications and the average number of applications ✅ Cases where approval […]
An administrative scrivener can professionally support foreign nationals in applying for a Certificate of Eligibility (COE) and handling new entry procedures to Japan as a legal representative for obtaining residency status. One of their key advantages is the ability to proceed with the application even if the individual is not physically present in Japan, especially […]
When an international student graduates and seeks employment in Japan, they must apply to change their visa status from a Student Visa to a “Technical, Humanities, and International Services” Visa (work visa). However, it is important to note that if they complete their language school course while waiting for approval, they will no longer be […]
📊 To obtain the “Engineer/Humanities/International Services” visa, the applicant’s university major must be reasonably related to their job responsibilities. If this “matching requirement” is not met, the visa application is likely to be rejected. Please be aware of this important condition when applying. ✅ Understanding the “Matching Requirement” 📍 The applicant’s university major must be […]