Visa
For a foreigner to obtain a Secondhand Articles Business license
In order to do a Secondhand Articles Businesss, it is necessary to obtain a Secondhand Articles Businesss license.It is possible for a foreigner to obtain a Secondhand Articles Business license, but the status of residence for which a Secondhand Articles Business license can be obtained is limited to the following. Business Manager Permanent Resident Spouse […]
Companies that employ foreigners with Specified Skilled Woker are required to join the Specified Skilled Woker councils by Field.
For the purpose of proper operation of the syste of the Specified Skilled Worker system, a council has been established for each specified industrial field.The purpose of this council is to disseminate systems and information, enlighten compliance with laws and regulations, etc., and to smoothly and appropriately accept foreigners with Specified Skilled Workers.Therefore, companies that […]
What is the status of residence of a foreign child adopted by a Japanese person?
If a Japanese adopts a child of a foreigner living in Japan, the child's status of residence will be as follows.① If the adopted child is a special adopted child, "Spouse or Child of Japanese Nations"② In the case of ordinary adoption under the age of 6, "Long-Term Resident"Therefore, if neither ① nor ② above […]
Is it possible for foreigners living in Japan to use the Japanese adult guardianship system?
Some foreigners living in Japan may want to use the adult guardianship system to manage their property due to dementia.By the way, is it possible for a foreigner without Japanese nationality to use the Japanese adult guardianship system?Japan's "Act on General Rules for the Application of Laws" stipulates that Japanese courts can adjudicate when a […]
After the international student graduates and changes to a Working Visa for employment, is it possible to work part-time until he actually starts working at the new employer?
International students in Japan are allowed to work outside of their status of residence up to 28 hours a week if permission is obtained.If international students continue to work in Japan after graduation, they will have to change to a Working Visa.II think that many students who had a part-time job while studying abroad want […]
Due to the revision of the system of the Specifed Skilled Worker, in some fields, the examination was exempted when transitioning from Technical intern training(ⅱ) to Specifed Skilled Worker.
On August 30th, a cabinet decision was made to change the policy on the operation of the system related to the status of residence for Specifed Skilled Worker (operational policy by sector).Those who completed Technical intern training(ⅱ) were exempt from specific skill tests, etc., and were treated as meeting the required skill level.This time, the […]
Inheritance when a foreigner dies
Article 36 of Japan's "General Rules for the Application of Laws" stipulates that "inheritance shall be governed by the law of the decedent's home country."Therefore, when a foreigner living in Japan dies, the law of the foreigner's home country (country of nationality) will be applied to the inheritance.Therefore, even if the heirs are only a […]
Even foreigners can enroll in private insurance
If you are a foreigner residing in Japan and have a residence card (unless you are a Temporary Visitor), you are probably enrolled in the National Health Insurance.The National Health Insurance covers part of the medical expenses of its members, but it does not cover living expenses during absence from work due to illness or […]
Is capital of 5 million yen necessary to establish a new company and acquire a status of residence of “Business Manager”?
Some foreigners think that 5,000,000 yen is required for capital in order to establish a new company in Japan and obtain the status of residence of "Business Manager", but this is not accurate.The "Ministerial Order to Provide for Criteria Pursuant to Article 7, Paragraph (1), Item (ii) of the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act" […]
What is a “Highly Skilled Professional(HSP)”?
"Highly Skilled Professional(HSP)" is a status of residence established to promote the acceptance of human resources with advanced specialized skills, and points are set for each item such as "educational background", "work experience", "annual income", etc. , is recognized when the total points reach a certain number.Highly-skilled professionals" include Category (ⅰ)(a) for "Advanced academic research […]