GENERAL UPDATES and NEWS from the Immigration Office or i-socia Advisors
The Immigration Office announced detailed information today regarding the amendment to the requirements and criteria for the Business Manager (BM) visa status. The new rules will take effect on 16 …
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 …
Starting from 10 July 2025, the Immigration Office requires Business Manager (BM) visa holders to submit a document explaining the management activity during the current period of stay for the …
Regardless of types of application (i.e. COE application, Change or Renewal application), it has still been taking more time for processing period of screening of visa application at the Tokyo …
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 …
Please be advised that the Immigration Office will be closed for the Year-end and New Year holidays during the period stated below; The Immigration Office will be usually crowded before/after …
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 …
The Immigration Office (Immigration Services Agency; ISA) has announced that they will revise their fees (Immigration Tax) for visa procedures such as Application for Change of Visa Status, Extension of …
Regarding most cases of applications for work visa, a document called “給与所得の源泉徴収票等の法定調書合計表 / Records for Salary Payment and Withholding Tax” is required. The Immigration Office used to require the document …
