Japan Permanent Residence and Long Absences: New Guidelines from April 2027新着!!
Japan’s revised Permanent Residence guidelines give applicants a more specific framework for reviewing long an […]
Japan Permanent Residence: “Paid in Full” Is Not Always Proof of “Paid on Time”新着!!
“I have paid everything” and “I can prove that I paid everything by the original deadline” are not always the […]
Forgot to Notify Immigration After Changing Jobs in Japan: What Should You Do?
Changing jobs does not end with signing a new employment contract. For many foreign professionals in Japan, le […]
Applying for Permanent Residence in japan as a family:Can You Apply Together?
A family may prepare Permanent Residence applications together, but Japan does not treat the household as one […]
Japan Permanent Residence with 70 or 80 HSP Points: Which Dates Must You Prove?
Having 70 or 80 HSP points today does not, by itself, establish eligibility for Japan’s accelerated Permanent […]
Baby Born in Japan: When Foreign Parents Must Apply for Residence Status
A child born in Japan does not automatically receive the same status of residence as the parents. Where a chil […]
Japan Spouse Visa Evidence: How to Show a Genuine Marriage
A legal marriage certificate is essential for a spouse-status application in Japan—but it may not answer every […]
Japan Work Visa Change for April Employment: When Should International Students Apply?
If you expect to graduate in March and start working in Japan in April, the work-status review should begin be […]
Japan Permanent Residence After Long Absences: Does Travel Break Continuous Residence?
A valid re-entry permit does not, by itself, answer whether a long absence will affect a Permanent Residence a […]
Japan Online Visa Application Payments from October 2026
The payment process for online residence applications in Japan changes for applications filed on or after Octo […]