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Japan is planning a major increase in residency application fees to fund new foreigner policies and services. Proposed changes include higher costs for visa renewals and permanent residency. Learn how these updates may affect your plans to live in Japan. Read More …
Japan to introduce new visa rules linking unpaid medical bills and NHI non-payment to residence status, marking a strict new policy from 2027. Read More …
The Ministry of Justice (MOJ) has announced significant, sweeping changes and provided crucial clarifications regarding the requirements and operational standards for the Business Manager Status of Residence These amendments, aimed at ensuring the quality and viability of foreign-owned businesses in Japan, raise the bar for new and existing entrepreneurs. Read More …
Japan’s Immigration Services Agency is planning to tighten the requirements for the “Business Manager” visa, a residency status designed for foreign entrepreneurs. This move is aimed at preventing individuals from obtaining the visa for the sole purpose of immigration, rather than for its intended use of starting a legitimate business. Read More …
Good news for digital nomads!From April 1st 2024, the Digital Nomad Visa has started in Japan.In this article, we will explain the visa for working as a digital nomad in Japan. Read More …
Hello to all of you living overseas who want to work in Japan! In this article, we will explain in an easy-to-understand way the “Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services” visa, one of the typical visas for working in Japan, even for those who have no experience of living in Japan. Read More …
The visa for the designated skilled labour has been defined to only one who has s status as ‘ mid-to-long-term residents’ in Japan. Since 1st of April, any foreigner who has a residence status in Japan ( including refugee who Read More …
The refugee screening system will be changed. Please note that the refugee applicant may not be updated. The Ministry of Justice decided to modify the screening procedure for refugees to solve the problem that the increasing of refugees aiming to get Read More …