We provide useful information about Japanese visas and status of residence.
General information such as visa application procedures
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Learn why income plays a key role in Japanese visa screening. Covers what Immigration checks for work visas, spouse visas, and permanent residency — from salary levels to tax payments and social insurance.
A guide to the required procedures when your name changes due to marriage or legal name change while living in Japan. Covers Residence Card updates, the 14-day deadline, and other registrations to update.
A breakdown of what Japan Immigration Services Agency officers look at during visa screening — truthfulness, activities, finances, taxes, criminal history, and more.
A guide to checking your entry/exit records in Japan — from passport stamps to filing an information disclosure request with the Immigration Services Agency.
A guide to the steps you need to take after renewing your passport during a long-term stay in Japan — from keeping your Residence Card to notifying banks.
A complete guide to where and how to receive your residence card when entering Japan. Covers on-the-spot issuance at major airports such as Narita, Haneda, and Kansai, mail delivery from other airports, and what to do after arrival — including address registration and card management.
Learn how Japan visa screening results are communicated — from postcard notifications by the Immigration Services Agency to approval and denial procedures, COE outcomes, and permanent residence timelines.
A guide to 10 common cases that can lead to deportation from Japan. Covers overstaying, working on a tourist visa, student part-time work violations, falsified documents, sham marriages, criminal offenses, and failure to report — including re-entry ban periods for each.
How does a criminal record affect Japan visa applications, entry, and permanent residency reviews? This guide covers fines, DUI, drug offenses, minor traffic violations, the risks of misrepresentation, and why permanent residency screening is stricter.
Does Japanese proficiency matter for work visas, spouse visas, or permanent residency in Japan? Learn why JLPT is not required—and why it still matters.
Learn why career history is as important as education in Japan work visa screening, how experience compensates for unrelated majors, IT field recognition, and tips for preparing career documents.
A breakdown of why education plays a key role in Japan work visa assessments — covering degree requirements, major relevance, how the ISA evaluates academic background, and how work experience can compensate for insufficient education, including real-world cases from the IT sector.
A breakdown of the key factors that Japan's Immigration Services Agency (ISA) evaluates during visa screening — including education, work history, income, taxes, pension, and residence history — plus special points for Spouse Visa and Permanent Residence applications.
Learn what the Immigration Services Agency of Japan (出入国在留管理庁) does — from visa screening and residence status management to permanent residency and residence cards. A clear overview of the core agency that handles all immigration administration for foreigners in Japan.
A practical guide to navigating immigration inspection in Japan. From explaining your entry purpose and having accommodation details ready, to carrying your Certificate of Eligibility (COE) and understanding your residence card obligations — key points every long-term resident should know before arriving.
What do people who receive 3-year or 5-year periods of stay in Japan have in common? This guide covers the key factors the Immigration Services Agency evaluates — including stable employment, tax and pension payments, and past visa history.
What determines whether you receive a 1-year, 3-year, or 5-year period of stay in Japan? This guide covers the criteria behind each duration, reasons why you might keep getting 1-year renewals, and what you can do to increase your period of stay.
If you are planning to work, study, marry, or live long-term in Japan, this guide covers everything you need to know — including the concept of Status of Residence (在留資格), how it differs from a visa, and a clear breakdown of the 7 most common statuses.