When an Application for Permanent Residency is Denied
If your application for a change of residence status is denied, you will receive a notification from the Immigration Services Bureau requesting your appearance. Upon reporting to the Bureau as instructed, you will receive an explanation regarding the reasons for the denial, as well as guidance on how to proceed.In the case of applications for […]
Procedures for Foreign Residents When a Child is Born in Japan
Foreign nationals residing in Japan hold a specific status of residence based on their activities in the country. Accordingly, if a child is born to foreign residents in Japan, an application must be filed to obtain a status of residence for that child. This application must be submitted within 30 days of the child's birth. To file this […]
Understanding the "30 Million Yen Total Wealth" Requirement for the "Business Manager" Status
The requirements for the "Business Manager" status of residence have been revised. One of the key changes concerns the total amount of wealth required: "The total amount of wealth allocated for the business pertaining to the application (including the amount of capital and total investment) must be 30 million yen or more." For corporations (such […]
Important Considerations for Naturalization Applications
When applying for Japanese naturalization, you are required to submit a personal history (Resume/Curriculum Vitae).The personal history consists of two parts: "Part 1" and "Part 2." In "Part 1," you must list your entire history from birth to the present. This includes every address where you have lived, both within Japan and overseas.If you have […]
Key Points to Note When Renewing the "Business Manager" Status of Residence
Following the recent revision of the requirements for the "Business Manager" status of residence, the list of required documents for renewal applications has been expanded. Since transitional measures (grandfathering) are in place until October 16, 2028 (Reiwa 10), many people believe that their renewal applications can be filed exactly the same as before until that […]
"Specified Skilled Worker" status holders are also eligible to change jobs
At our office, we often receive inquiries from foreign nationals residing in Japan under the "Specified Skilled Worker" (SSW) status who wish to change their employers. Foreigners with the "Specified Skilled Worker" status are allowed to change jobs if the following requirements are met: Under this status of residence, your specific employer is designated in […]
Special Exceptions to the "10-Year Residency Rule" for Permanent Resident Applications
One of the standard requirements for applying for Permanent Resident status is that the applicant must have resided in Japan continuously for at least 10 years.However, there are special exceptions where this 10-year period may be shortened if you meet certain criteria. Below are the primary examples of these exceptions: Please note that all other […]
New Year's Greetings
Happy New Year.We would like to express our sincere gratitude for your continued support and patronage throughout the past year.Visa Yamamoto Office has resumed regular operations starting today, January 5th, 2026. We are committed to tackling our work this year with renewed dedication, and we look forward to your continued business. In recent years, the […]
Changing Jobs as a Holder of the "Highly Skilled Professional" Status of Residence
When an individual holding the "Highly Skilled Professional" status of residence changes employment, they are required to complete a change of status of residence procedure.For the "Highly Skilled Professional" status, the name of the contracted organization (employer) is specified on the Designation Certificate. Therefore, a change in the contracted organization constitutes a change in the […]
Changing from "Student" Status of Residence to a Work Status starting in April
If you currently hold the "Student" status of residence, are attending a school in Japan, and plan to change to a work status for employment starting in April, you can apply for permission to change your status of residence starting from December 1st.Previously, only the Tokyo Regional Immigration Services Bureau accepted applications from December. However, […]