Visa
What Happens to the "Spouse or Child of Japanese National" Status of Residence Holder After Divorce?New!!
When a foreign national holding the status of residence "Spouse or Child of Japanese National" divorces their Japanese spouse, they must change to another status of residence if they wish to continue living in Japan.If the individual is working as an office employee, they would typically consider changing their status to "Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services."In some circumstances, a change […]
Important Considerations for Permanent Resident Applications by "Business Manager" Status of Residence Holders
The requirements for a new application for the "Business Manager" Status of Residence have been revised. The capital/total investment requirement, among others, has been changed from the conventional 5 million yen or more to 30 million yen or more, and new requirements have also been added.Current holders of the "Business Manager" Status of Residence are […]
Required Documents for Renewal Application of "Business Manager" Status of Residence Have Been Added
Following the review of the requirements for new applications for the "Business Manager" Status of Residence, the required documents for renewal applications have also been added.The newly added documents to be submitted are as follows: Regarding the fulfillment of public dues and taxes, this includes not only tax-related matters but also the status of enrollment […]
If You Fail the Specified Skilled Worker (ⅱ) Skill Examination.
Currently, the Specified Skilled Worker (SSW) program covers 16 fields, and for 11 of those fields, the SSW(ⅱ) status is available.Foreign nationals working in these 11 fields under the Specified Skilled Worker (ⅰ) status can transition to the SSW (ⅱ) status by meeting requirements such as passing the (ⅱ) skill examination within their permitted period […]
When a Japanese National and Foreign Spouse Living Abroad Move to Japan Together
When a couple—one Japanese national and one foreign national—living together overseas decides to move to Japan, the foreign spouse will typically apply for a Certificate of Eligibility (COE) under the "Spouse or Child of Japanese National"status of residence.Ideally, the Japanese spouse would be the applicant (legal representative) for this process. However, when both spouses are residing […]
Important Considerations for Renewing the "Business Manager" Status of Residence
Even those who currently hold the "Business Manager" status of residence must be careful when applying for renewal.While the requirements for new applications for the "Business Manager" status of residence have been revised, existing holders will be required to adapt to the new standards starting from renewal applications submitted on or after October 16, 2028.However, […]
Revised Ordinance for "Business Manager" status of residence Requirements
An ordinance to revise the requirements for the "Business Manager" status of residence application was issued on October 10 and will take effect on October 16. The specific changes are as follows: Further Notes (Important Considerations) For more details, please refer to the following website: https://www.moj.go.jp/isa/applications/resources/10_00237.html
Important Notice: Renewing Your "Business Manager" Status of Residence
When renewing your "Business Manager" status of residence, the Japanese Immigration Services Agency strictly assesses whether you are genuinely engaged in the business activities corresponding to that status of residence type.Simply finalizing your annual accounts and paying taxes is not enough to prove you are conducting proper business activities.If key administrative matters—such as labor management, mandatory enrollment in social […]
Important Notice: The 180-Day Rule for Short-Term Visitors to Japan
If you are planning a trip to Japan for a short-term stay, such as tourism or visiting relatives, please be aware of the so-called 180-Day Rule.Depending on your nationality, you may either be exempt from obtaining a visa or required to obtain one for your short-term visit. However, in either case, a single stay cannot exceed 90 […]
Be Mindful of Visa Revocation
Except for "Permanent Resident," all statuses of residence have a specified period of stay.However, even within this period, your visa can be revoked if you fall under one of the grounds for revocation. The Immigration Control Act specifies these grounds.For example, a person with a "Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services" visa may have their status revoked […]