Visa
Even children of Japanese couples may not acquire Japanese nationality.
Usually, even if a child of a Japanese couple is born in a foreign country, the child will acquire Japanese nationality.However, if a child born in a foreign country acquires foreign nationality along with Japanese nationality, he or she must submit a notification of birth and a declaration of intent to retain Japanese nationality (notification […]
What is an application agency certified administrative procedures legal specialist
In principle, applicants apply for visas themselves.Even if you ask a certified administrative procedures legal specialist, the applicant is the person in question, and the certified administrative procedures legal specialist will act as an intermediary for the application.In order for certified administrative procedures legal specialists to handle this application, it is necessary to undergo training […]
Is it possible to obtain the status of residence of “Spouse or Child of Japanese National” without living together?
In order for the status of residence of "Spouse or Child of Japanese National" to be approved, both parties must have the intention to continue the marriage, and in principle must live together and cooperate and support each other.However, even if both spouses intend to live together, they may not be able to live together.For […]
Difference between "Permanent Resident" and "Naturalization"
The status of residence of "Permanent Resident" does not have a fixed period of stay, and there are no restrictions on the content of activities in Japan.Statuses of residence that do not have restrictions on activities in Japan include “Spouse or Child of Japanese National” “Spouse or Child of Permanent Resident” and “Long-Term Resident.”Similar to […]
How to invite foreigners as singers in clubs, cabarets, etc.
Foreign singers, such as Hallyu stars, who engage in entertainment activities in Japan will have a status of residence of "Entertainer." Similarly, when a foreigner is invited from abroad to work as a singer in a Japanese club or cabaret, the status of residence is also “Entertainer”.However, simply singing a song does not qualify for […]
Requirements for obtaining the status of residence of "Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services" based on work experience
One of the visas that allows you to work is "Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services".As a requirement for this "Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services" to be permitted, it is necessary to meet either the academic background requirement or the practical experience requirement.This work experience requirement is determined by the content of the work to be done.If the […]
Companies that accept "Specified Skilled Worker(ⅰ)" in the construction industry field must pay an acceptance fee.
Companies that accept foreigners with "Specified Skilled Worker(ⅰ)" are required to join a council in the field of acceptance.In the case of the construction industry field, the accepting company must either become a member of a regular member organization of JAC (Japan Associatio for Construction Human Resources) or join JAC directly.In addition to the above […]
Be careful about revoking your status of residence
A foreigner's status of residence is granted according to the content of their activities, so if the content of their activities changes, it is necessary to apply for a change of status of residence.If you do not engage in activities based on your status of residence for the following period, your status of residence will […]
Points to be aware of when applying for a status of residence of “Spouse or Child of Japanese National”.
The status of residence of "Spouse or Child of Japanese National" can be obtained by a foreigner married to a Japanese national, but it is not always granted.For example, when a Japanese person marries a foreigner whom he met only once overseas, or when he marries but does not hold a wedding ceremony, officials at […]
Important points for foreigners doing business in Japan
In order for a foreigner to establish a company and conduct business in Japan, it is necessary to obtain a “Business Manager” visa.This "Business Manager" is a status of residence that allows foreigners to manage trade and other businesses in Japan, or to engage in the management of such businesses.Therefore, simply obtaining a "Business Manager" […]