Visa and Immigration

If you intend to stay in Japan for an extended period of time, you might consider applying for a Permanent Resident visa. Advantages and Disadvantages The benefits of the Permanent Resident visa are: No restriction in the kind of activities you can engage in No more visa renewal, the Permanent Resident visa is valid for […]

The \”Highly Skilled Foreign Professional\” visa (often referred to as the HSP or HSFP visa) was first introduced in May 2012. This is a special visa with more advantages than the standard work visa, designed for talented foreign workers with advanced and specialized skills. Note that this is a special visa which is still one

All Japanese visas are based on a certain activity in Japan (for example, work or study), a relationship with someone who is based in Japan or a close connection with the Japanese country. Therefore, generally when applying for any kind of Work Visa or Non-Working Activities Visa, it is necessary to have a hosting organization

If you would like to live in Japan, it is necessary to get a visa that is most appropriate for your intended activities in Japan. There are about 30 types of visa in Japan and the requirements as well as the authorized activities are different for each of them. It is therefore necessary to first

Visa Applications at the Immigration Office in Japan To be able to enter and stay in Japan, it is necessary to obtain a visa (status of residence) in advance. The category of visa that you will need to apply for depends on the type of activities that you intend to engage in Japan. If you