REVOCATION OF VISA STATUS – What is the criteria?
While you obtain a visa status (Residence Card), you may engage in the activity allowed under your visa status stated on your Residence Card (and also Designate/指定書 if you have …
DIGITAL NOMAD VISA: if you are working remotely for an organization/company as an IT engineer etc. and wishing to stay in Japan for a period not exceeding 6 months…
Digital Nomad visa status is one of DESIGNATED ACTIVITIES visa status, which is for Individuals working for (or contracting with) an organization/company based out of foreign countries as an IT …
Utilize the web site of the Immigration Office
The Immigration Office provides useful information on their web site. Utilize the pages below; * You can change language from English to other languages on the page. If you have …
Do you know about “EXCEPTION/SPECIAL PERIOD (特例期間)”? – no worries if the expiration date on your current Resident Card will be over after applying for Extension of Period of Stay or Change of Visa Status.
You would wonder whether your current visa status is valid or not if the date of expiry of your current visa status is expired while you have applied for Extension …
J-FIND VISA: If you are a graduate of distinguished university and want to work in Japan…
Eager to find a job or start business in Japan? If you have graduated from distinguished university listed on List of Universities eligible for J-Find provided by the Immigration Office …
Changes regarding the expiration date of Residence Card for those who are under 16 y.o.
The Immigration Office has announced that the expiration date of Residence Card for those who are under 16 years old will be changed, starting the Residence Card issued on November …
Electronic COE is available
(As of March 17th, 2023)You can receive electronic COE via email when you process COE Application online. You can apply for entry visa with this electronic COE (with the hardcopy) …