We provide frequently asked questions and answers about Japanese visas and status of residence.
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Find out when a guarantor is and isn't required for Japan visa and permanent residency applications. Learn the differences by visa type and what responsibilities a guarantor actually holds.
A comprehensive guide to the many situations where your Residence Card is required in Japan — from renting an apartment and opening a bank account to employment and visa renewals — plus the legal obligation to carry it at all times.
Does quitting your job while on a Japanese work visa mean your visa is immediately cancelled? This guide covers the notification obligation, the 3-month rule, and what to watch out for if you resign during a visa renewal or permanent residency application.
Overseas travel is often possible during visa renewal, status change, or permanent residence screening — but there are key things to check before you leave Japan.
Learn how to report your address change on your residence card after moving in Japan. 14-day deadline, required documents, penalties, and practical risks.
Step-by-step guide to changing your address on your residence card in Japan. Same city vs different city procedures, required documents, processing time, and important notes.
Learn about the obligation to always carry your residence card in Japan, penalties for violations, when you may be asked to show it, and exceptions.
Step-by-step guide on what to do if you lose your residence card in Japan. Police report, reissuance within 14 days, required documents, and overseas loss procedures.
Learn about the timing, review points, and precautions for applying for a Japanese spouse visa after international marriage.
Learn the main reasons spouse visa applications are denied in Japan. Understand fake marriage suspicion, financial requirements, and stay history issues.
Learn the fastest path from a spouse visa to permanent residency in Japan. Understand the 1-year application possibility, key requirements, and realistic timelines.
A guide on what to do when your visa expiration date is approaching. Learn about the grace period, overstay consequences, and prevention tips.
If caught working illegally in Japan, you face deportation, re-entry bans, and severe disadvantages in future visa screenings.
A compilation of real illegal employment cases detected in Japan. Learn about technical trainee runaways, working outside visa scope, employer penalties, and more.
A summary of processing times for new applications, renewals, and changes, plus reasons for delays and how to prepare strategically.
Can you switch from a tourist visa to a work visa while in Japan? Learn the rules, exceptions, and the correct procedure.
Working on a tourist visa in Japan is strictly illegal. Learn the consequences and legal alternatives.
Whether you need a visa to visit Japan depends on your nationality. Here is a complete guide by country.