Revised Ordinance for "Business Manager" status of residence RequirementsNew!!
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 […]
Minimum Wage to be Revised for Fiscal Year 2025
The minimum wage for fiscal year 2025 has been revised. The revised amount and effective date vary by prefecture. If an employee's wage falls below the new rate, their wage must be adjusted. For example, in Chiba Prefecture, the minimum wage will increase by 64 yen, from 1,076 yen to 1,140 yen, effective October 3, […]
Changes to the Business Manager residence status Requirements.
Changes to the status of residence of "Business Manager" RequirementsThe requirements for the Business Manager residence status will be reviewed.The requirements for applying for a Business Manager residence status are expected to be revised from this October onward. (A public comment process is currently underway.) The changes to the provisions concerning business scale are as […]
Foreign Driver's License Conversion Requirements to be Stricter
The requirements for foreign driver's license conversion will be stricter from October 1st.The specific changes are as follows:
Timeliness of Tax Payments is Crucial for Permanent Residency Applications
One of the requirements for a permanent residency application is to be a person who "abides by the law and leads a socially irreproachable life as a resident in their daily life."If you have paid your taxes after the payment deadline, you may not be considered to have met the above requirement, and there is […]
When a holder of "Spouse or Child of Japanese National" residence status faces a breakdown in their marriage with their Japanese spouse.
If a foreign national married to a Japanese citizen and holding a "Spouse or Child of Japanese National" residence status experiences a breakdown in their marriage, they need to consider changing to a different residence status if they wish to continue staying in Japan.This is because the Immigration Control Act includes a provision for the […]
An additional document is now required for the renewal application of the "Business Manager" residence status.
Effective July 17 of this year, when applying to renew your "Business Manager" residence status, you are now required to submit a "document specifically detailing business management or administration activities during your most recent period of stay," in addition to the conventional application materials.Previously, only a copy of the financial settlement documents was required. Now, […]