Visa
What is Special Permission to Stay in Japan?
Special permission to stay in Japan corresponds to the deportation grounds stipulated by the Immigration Control Act, so the Minister of Justice grants a residence permit to foreigners who would normally be deported as having special circumstances.Article 50 of the Immigration Control Act cites the following cases as cases where the Minister of Justice may […]
Hiring a Thai Cook
Normally, when hiring a foreign chef with a status of residence of “Skilled Labor”,that foreigner must have at least 10 years of work experience.However, in the case of Thai cuisine, the required number of years of work experience is reduced based on the provisions of Annex 7 of the Japan-Thailand Economic Partnership Agreement.Specifically, by satisfying […]
When hiring a foreigner at a restaurant
When you are hiring a foreigner at a restaurant, that foreigner must have the status of residence of "Permanent Resident", "Spouse or Child of Japanese National", "Spouse or Child of Permanent Resident", or "Long-Term Resident".The working visa that can be employed at a restaurant is a "Skilled Labor".However, only chefs who are allowed to work […]
Can a person with a status of residence of "Specified Skilled Worker" change jobs?
It is possible to change jobs even for foreigners residing in "Specified Skilled Worker".However, the new job must be in the same industry as the one you are currently working in.This is because the status of residence of "Specified Skilled Worker" is a status of residence that is granted if you successfully complete Technical Intern […]
"Total table of statutory records such as withholding records for employment income (copy of receipt stamp)"
When applying for a working visa, you will also be required to submit a "statutory report total table (copy of receipt stamp) such as withholding record of employee's salary income for the previous year".After the company prepares the "statutory report total table for employment income withholding records, etc." and submits it to the tax office, […]
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 […]