Visa and Immigration

If you are married to a Japanese national and you want to join them in Japan, you need a Japan Spouse Visa. Technically, the Japanese Spouse Visa is what’s known as a visa for spouses and dependents of Japanese citizens or residents (foreigners who are working/studying in Japan). The Japan Spouse Visa is a type of temporary […]

The Japanese Student Visa is a type of long-term visa which is accepted by educational institutions in Japan, such as universities, schools and vocational institutions. Everyone who wants to study in a Japanese educational institution has to get a Japan Student Visa. The Japanese government has a visa exemption policy for citizens of several countries.

Foreigners who enter Japan with the purpose of taking up paid employment need a Japan Work Visa. There are three types of Work Visas for Japan: The regular Japan Work Visa, which is issued for a number of professions such as a professor or artist. Japan Highly Skilled Professional Visa, which is issued through a

Foreigners who are traveling to Japan on behalf of their companies and with the intention of conducting business have to apply for a Japan Business Visa. Who Needs a Japan Business Visa? You need a Japan Business Visa if: You are from a country that is subject to Japan Visa requirements You are traveling to

If you intend to visit Japan for tourism purposes you will likely need a Japan Tourist Visa. Japan is one of the most-visited countries in the world, receiving millions of tourists every year, who travel to see its mix of modernism, culture, history, and nature. Out of those tourists, many had to apply for a

Japan is one of the most popular tourist hotspots in the world, attracting millions of tourists every year. This island nation has a lot to offer, from culture to modern cities, to history and nature. This is why Japan has waived visas for citizens of several countries. They also intend to make the visa application

Everyone who wants to remain in Japan for longer than the duration their visa is issued for has to get a Japan Visa Extension, technically known as an Extension of Period of Stay. So, if you are in Japan on a Student Visa or Work Visa or any other type of long-term visa, and you

When you apply for a Japan Visa, you need several documents to support your application. The Japan Visa requirements change depending on the reason you are travelling as well as the duration of your stay.  However, there is a list of requirements all applicants need to have. Japan Visa Requirements for all applicants The standard

Any foreigner who wants to enter Japan for non-temporary reasons has to apply for a Certificate of Eligibility (COE). The Certificate of Eligibility for Japan is a document you have to get before you can apply for a long-term Japan Visa, such as a Work Visa , Student Visa , or Marriage Visa . However, it is the

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