Visa
Points to note about the status of residence of “Student”
The status of residence of "Student" is also recognized when attending a Japanese university, graduate school, vocational school, high school, junior high school or elementary school.However, if you go to junior high school or elementary school, please note that there are the following requirements.
How a foreign couple living in Japan can bring their children abroad to Japan
One way for foreign couples living in Japan to bring their children living abroad is "Dependent".In addition to legitimate children, adopted children and recognized illegitimate children who have reached the age of majority are also eligible for "Dependent".However, working in Japan is not permitted under "Dependent" status, so it is necessary for the parents to […]
Abolition of the Prohibition Period for Women's Remarriage from April 1, 2024
In Japan, until March 31, 2024, the Civil Code stipulated a prohibition period for women's remarriage. However, from April 1, 2024, the provision regarding the prohibition period for remarriage (Article 733 of the Civil Code) has been abolished. Therefore, women are now able to remarry another man immediately after divorce. In conjunction with this, the […]
Things that people working in "Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services" must be aware of
"Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services" is a status of residence that can be obtained by those who meet the educational background or practical experience requirements.Therefore, it is a condition that you will be engaged in work related to the department you have acquired at a university, etc. or work related to your practical experience.Foreigners working in […]
When the status of residence is revoked
Foreigners residing in Japan are granted status of residence according to their activities.The “Student” status of residence is for receiving education at Japanese universities and other schools, while the “Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services” status is for working at Japanese companies, etc.If you do not engage in these activities for three months or more, your status […]
When a person with a status of residence of “Spouse or Child of Japanese National” wants to bring his biological child from his home country
It is possible that a person who has remarried a Japanese person and is residing in Japan with the status of residence of "Spouse or Child of a Japanese National" may wish to bring his or her biological child from his/her home country to Japan.In that case, depending on the age of the child, the […]
For foreigners who have stayed in Japan on a “Dependent” and wish to continue working in Japan after graduating from a Japanese high school
I believe that there are many foreigners who have stayed in Japan on a “Dependent” basis and wish to continue working in Japan after graduating from high school in Japan.For foreigners to work in Japan, it is necessary to obtain a Working Visa.However, there is no Working Visa that foreigners who wish to find a […]
Notification when a foreigner working in Japan retires or changes jobs
If a foreigner working in Japan with a working visa retires or changes jobs, they must notify the Immigration Services Agency within 14 days from the date of retirement or change of job.This notification must be made by the person himself/herself, and failure to do so may result in a fine of up to 200,000 […]
For a foreigner who works as a chef with a “Skilled Labor” status of residence to open his own restaurant
I think that some foreigners who work as chefs with a “Skilled Labor” status of residence want to open their own restaurant independently.Unfortunately, a person with a “Skilled Labor” visa cannot become a so-called owner chef.With the status of residence of "Skilled Labor", it is not possible to run a restaurant.The status of residence for […]
What is an “Intra-company Transferee”?
“Intra-company Transferee” is a status of residence for employees who are transferred from an overseas office of a globally operating company to a Japanese office.In the case of "Intra-company Transferee", unlike the status of residence of "Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services", educational background or work experience is not required.However, in order to be granted the status […]