Articles & Guides

Answers to real enquiries about Japanese visas and status of residence. Start from whichever is closest to your own situation.

• Work visa　在留資格「就労ビザ」

  Questions and answers about the work visa: how to get one, what documents you need, what happens when you change jobs, and how to renew.（75 articles）

• Business Manager　在留資格「経営管理ビザ」

  Questions and answers about the 「経営・管理」 status: capital, premises, business plan, and what is looked at on renewal.（50 articles）

• Permanent residence　在留資格「永住」

  Questions and answers about permanent residence: requirements, years of residence needed, and how to apply.（42 articles）

• Naturalisation　在留資格「帰化」

  Questions and answers about naturalisation: requirements, how it works at the Legal Affairs Bureau, and how it differs from permanent residence.（34 articles）

• Spouse of a Japanese national　在留資格「日本人の配偶者等」

  Questions and answers about the spouse-of-a-Japanese-national status: documents, how to explain how you met, and what happens after divorce or bereavement.（38 articles）

• Dependent　在留資格「家族滞在」

  Questions and answers about the Dependent status: bringing your family over, and permission to work part-time.（35 articles）

• Long-Term Resident　在留資格「定住者」

  Questions and answers about the Long-Term Resident status: who qualifies, and how circumstances are weighed up.（30 articles）

• Temporary Visitor　在留資格「短期滞在」

  Questions and answers about the Temporary Visitor status: inviting family members, short business trips, and extending your stay.（21 articles）

• Student　在留資格「留学」

  Questions and answers about the Student status: enrolment, part-time work, and changing status after you graduate.（23 articles）