When a Japanese national marries a foreign national, there are several documents that need to be submitted, one of which is the “Certificate of Legal Capacity to Marry”. Some may find it difficult to find information pertaining to “Certificate of Legal Capacity to Marry”, as it is not required for Japanese marriages. That is why…

To reside in Japan, a foreign national must have the status of residence stipulated by the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act (Immigration Act). The “Spouse or Child of Permanent Resident” is a status of residence for family members of foreign nationals who stay in Japan with the “Permanent Resident” status (hereinafter referred to as…

The “Spouse or Child of Japanese National” is a status of residence granted to foreign nationals who are the spouse, biological child, or adopted child of a Japanese national. This particular visa holder will be able to stay for a period of 5 years, 3 years, 1 year, or 6 months. Application Procedure Since a…

In this article, we will be comparing two statuses of residence, Class 2 Highly Skilled Professional Visa and Permanent Resident Status. The reason why we are comparing these two is because they both share the same indefinite period of stay concept. Contents Part 1: Class 2 Highly Skilled Professional Visa What is a Class 2…

Some foreign nationals who have been living in Japan for a long period of time and plan to continue living in Japan may be thinking of obtaining a Japanese citizenship or permanent residency. The reason behind this is most people do not want to go through the hassle of having to apply every few years…

When a non-Japanese citizen resigns or changes jobs, they are required to submit a notification regarding their organization. However, since different procedures are required depending on the conditions, some people may have trouble figuring out what to do. In this article, we will break down and explain how to file the notification regarding the organization…

This page will introduce you to the re-entry permit applications and procedures. 1. What is a re-entry permit application? A re-entry permit is a permit granted by the Ministry of Justice to a foreign national residing in Japan prior to departure that simplifies the procedures for re-entering and landing in Japan. It is important to…

We understand the difficulties in hiring foreign nationals, understanding status of residence, and establishing a company in Japan. In this article, we have compiled some of the most frequently asked questions regarding these issues via Q&A. Contents Employment of Foreign Nationals Employment of Foreign Nationals (Labor Affairs) Working Visa Application Procedures Illegal Employment Other Frequently…

There are many unique business manners and customs in Japan. Without knowing some of the basics, you may run into some trouble with your fellow Japanese colleagues. In this article, we will introduce some manners that foreigners should be aware of before starting their first day working for a Japanese employer. If you are a…