TIPS related to visa/immigration procedures and application, administrative procedures for residents in Japan etc.
If you will graduate from a Japanese university (or equivalent) in March and planning to change your visa status from Student to Work, please note that you should submit your …
From the 1st of September 2025, submission of a “TUBERCULOSIS (TB) CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE / 結核非発病証明書“ is mandatory for nationals of Vietnam at the time of COE application for a visa …
For non-Japanese residents in Japan on a visa with a set expiration date, the MyNumber card expires on the same date as the Residence Card. (* Visa holders without a …
From June 23rd, 2025, submission of a “TUBERCULOSIS (TB) CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE / 結核非発病証明書“ is mandatory for nationals of the Philippines and Nepal at the time of COE application for a …
In order to prevent criminal activity related to unlawful transfer of bank accounts, Japanese banks may suspend your Japanese bank account after your current period of stay is expired even …
If you are currently on INSTRUCTOR visa status as an English teacher or ATL (assistant language teacher) and are considering working at private language schools, remember that you cannot engage …
Last month, we informed that the screening time of all types of applications at the Immigration Office has been getting longer and longer. On 16 Oct 2024, the Immigration Office …
For those who are currently living in Japan under a FOR WORK type of visa (work visa) and considering Permanent Resident application to keep living in Japan without worrying about …
This page is for those who are currently living in Japan under FOR-WORK visa, Student visa, Cultural Activities visa or any other NON-WORK visa, and wishing to run your own …
We have to announce that processing time of all types applications at the Osaka Immigration Office (i.e. COE, Change of Visa Status, Extension of Period of Stay and Permanent Residence …
