Visa
Important points to note when changing jobs as a foreigner working in JapanNew!!
If a foreigner working in Japan with a work visa quits their employer, they must notify the Immigration Services Agency within 14 days of quitting.It is not much of a problem if the foreign national changes jobs to another company immediately after quitting, but care is needed if it has been some time since they […]
What is the status of residence when you get married to a "Long-Term Resident"?
Foreigners married to Japanese can gain a status of residence of "Spouse or Child of Japanese National", and foreigners married to "Permanent Resident" may have the status of residence of "Spouse or Child of Permanent Resident", It is possible.So what is the status of residence of foreigners who have been married to a "Long-Term Resident"?The […]
For residence cards for children under the age of 16, it is important to pay attention to the validity period.
Residence cards held by foreigners living in Japan have a validity period.Normally, the expiration date of the residence period and the validity period of the residence card are the same.However, in the case of a residence card for a child under 16 years of age, the expiration date of the residence period and the validity […]
Who is eligible for the status of residence of "Spouse or Child of Japanese National"?
One of the status of residence is "Spouse or Child of Japanese National."As the word "Child" is included, it applies not only to spouses of Japanese nationals but also to children.There are two examples for children: Of these, a "person born to a Japanese national" refers to a biological child of a Japanese national (a […]
What to do if your company doesn't pay you
Recently, a foreigner working on a working visa asked for advice, saying, "The company I was working for didn't pay me my salary for four months, so I quit and am now looking for a new job."To put it simply, if you have not been paid even once, let alone for four months, you should […]
Things to be aware of when hiring Specified Skilled Worker.
When hiring Specified Skilled Worker and bringing them from overseas, companies need to be aware of the following points: Since there is no salary during the first month after arriving in Japan and starting work (as salary is usually paid the following month), it is necessary for the Specified Skilled Worker to prepare living expenses […]
From 2025, submission of a tuberculosis-free certificate will be mandatory for some countries.
From 2025 onwards, nationals of the Philippines, Vietnam, Indonesia, Nepal, Myanmar and China will be required to submit a tuberculosis-free certificate when applying for a Certificate of Eligibility.The specific start dates for each country are as follows: For more information, please see below. (Japanese)https://www.moj.go.jp/isa/10_00219.html
My Number Card and Residence Card will be integrated
The "Act to Partially Amend the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act, etc." was issued on June 21st, 2024, and it was decided that the My Number card and residence card will be integrated into a specified residence card.The effective date will be a date to be determined by government ordinance within not more than […]
Can I bring my elderly parent from my home country to Japan?
We sometimes receive inquiries asking, "I want to invite my parent from my home country, but what should I do?"It is not possible to invite your parents over with a status or residence of "Dependent", which is the general residence status for dependent family members.However, if the following conditions are met, it is possible to […]
It is likely that the immigration application fee will be raised.
The Immigration Agency of Studies has been considering raising the immigration application fee from April 1, 2025.When this is implemented, the immigration application fee is as follows.