Q&A for Japanese visa application
Q&A for Japanese visa application
News and Legal Insights on Visa Matters by Certified Immigration Lawyers
2025/11/26 Tightening of Naturalization Requirements for Foreign Nationals in Japan
Japan Visa Renewal Fees to Increase to ¥30,000–¥40,000 & Permanent Residency to ¥100,000+
[2027 Policy] Foreign Residents with Unpaid Insurance Premiums to Be Principally Ineligible for Visa Renewal or Change
Japan Business Manager Visa (2025 Revision): What Changed, Who’s Affected, and How to Qualify
Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/ International Services
Can I do a part-time job on the Specialist in Humanities visa?
[2025 Edition] How Can Foreigners Become Freelancers in Japan? A Complete Comparison of Usable Statuses of Residence｜Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services・Business Manager・Highly Skilled Professional｜Freelance Visa Japan
Highly Skilled Foreign Professional Visa
I am currently living in Japan on a Highly skilled visa. Is it possible for me to do a part time job in my designated field?
I have the Highly Skilled-visa. What happens if I change job or take on a part-time contract job on the side?
Investor/Business Manager
I am currently living in Japan on a Humanities Visa but want to start my own business. How can I change to the Business Manager Visa?
I want to move to Japan to start a business. What do I need?
I heard that the capital requirement for the Business Manager Visa will be raised significantly from 5 million yen to 30 million yen. Will it become more difficult to obtain this visa in the future?
Japan Business Manager Visa (2025 Revision): What Changed, Who’s Affected, and How to Qualify
Designated Activities
Japan Digital Nomad Visa (Notification 53) Guide｜Requirements & Processing Time
Spouse or Child of JP
My husband just lost his job. Will this be a problem for me renewing my spousal visa?
Relocating to Japan with a Foreign Spouse: Spouse Visa (COE) Guide
I want to bring my husband to Japan. What are my options for visas?
Permanent Resident
I am married to a Japanese person and got my permanent residency visa last year. Unfortunately, it looks like we might be getting a divorce. Will I lose my visa?
Please tell me the requirements for obtaining Permanent Residence in Japan
I am considering applying for permanent residence, but I have traveled abroad a lot for company business and I am concerned about my residency history.
I would like to apply for permanent residence, but will I be denied if I have a history of traffic violations?
Which is Better, Naturalization or Permanent Residence?
Permanent Residency from a Japanese Spouse Visa – Requirements & Documents
Permanent Resident Guarantor in Japan | Eligibility, Responsibilities, and Legal Scope (2025 Update)
Application for Naturalization
I want to naturalise as a Japanese citizen. What should I do?
I am wondering about the process of getting Japanese citizenship and how long it generally takes.
Some common questions about Dual Citizenship in Japan
Naturalization vs Permanent Residence in Japan: A Complete Comparison (2025)
Can You Apply for Naturalization with Less Than 3 Years of Work? Latest Standards & Approval Points
Naturalization and Time Outside Japan: Guidelines for “5+ Continuous Years” and Key Cautions
Naturalization Required Documents List: 2025 Latest Checklist by Case Type
Naturalization Requirements (7 Conditions): Expert Guide to Obtaining Japanese Nationality
My child has dual nationality (Japan & the U.S.). Are any procedures required?
Should You Hire an Administrative Scrivener for Naturalization? Benefits, Fees, and How to Choose
Income Requirements for Naturalization: How Much Is Needed and How “Ability to Support a Living” Is Judged
Traffic Violations & Minor Offenses in Naturalization: Do Parking Tickets or Criminal Records Matter?
Required Japanese Level for Naturalization: Speaking, Reading/Writing, and Interview Benchmarks
Are Taxes, Insurance, and Pension Critical for Naturalization? Does Non-Payment Lead to Refusal?
Renunciation of Prior Nationality: Country-by-Country Guidance (China, Korea, U.S., and More)
Residence Years & Time Abroad for Naturalization: 5-Year / 3-Year Rules and Key Judgment Points
Reasons for Naturalization Refusal: Common “Rejected at Intake” Cases and Timing to Reapply
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