How to Write a Statement of Reasons to Apply for Permanent Residence Status in Japan.
You are required to submit a statement of reasons (RIYUSHO / 理由書) if you are applying for Permanent Residence Status in Japan. However, if you have a certain status of residence, such as Spouse of Japanese, Spouse of Permanent Resident, Long-term Resident, it is not required to submit one. You can write it in your…
The Key Points of Applying for Permanent Residence Status from a Business Manager Visa in Japan.
First, if you have Business Manager Visa in Japan and wish to obtain permanent residence status, you must live in Japan for a minimum of ten years. And out of that 10 years you must have a working status visa such as Business Manager Visa, Engineer / Specialist in Humanities / International Service, Skilled Labor…
How to Obtain a Business Manager Visa in Japan.
Business Manager Visa, as the name suggests, allows foreigners to manage a company or take administrative positions in an office setting in Japan. Some people obtain this visa to establish their own company and start their own business in Japan. In order to apply for a Business Manager visa with a new business, you must…
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American nationality / VH Spouse of Japanese → Permanent Residence As anyone with existing experience as a foreign ex-patriot living in Japan will know, dealing with the government is always a headache. Strict procedures and often contradictory instructions between the English and Japanese versions of government websites can cause confusion and frustration. I prepared my…
What will be the necessary process once you lose your SOFA status, while you are stationed in one of the base in Japan?
If you are a member of the United States armed forces or civilian component ( or dependents of those members ) being stationed in one of the base in Japan, you are under Status of U.S. Forces Agreement ( SOFA ) which is different from ordinary status of residence granted by Japan Immigration bureau. In…
What is the Difference Between Visa and Status of Residence in Japan.
A Visa is a document issued by embassies/consulates which is placed in a passport. It is a kind of a letter of recommendation to foreigners who wish to enter Japan. In principal, foreign nations are not able to enter Japan without a visa, however Japan has taken measures concerning the Visa Exemption Arrangements (for Short-Term…
I have a Dependent Visa in Japan, can I apply for Permanent Residence Status?
In general, if you are living in Japan and wish to obtain permanent residence status, you must live in Japan for a minimum of ten years. Although this period can be shortened in cases where you are married to a Japanese person, married to someone who already has their permanent residence status, etc. What if…
I am a Freelancer, Can I Apply for Permanent Residence Status in Japan?
If you are working in Japan as a freelancer such as translator or engineer and are considering applying for Permanente Residence status, you may wonder, “Is a freelancer eligible to apply for Permanent Residence status in Japan?” The answer is “Yes.” However, compared to a company employee, you may need to be extra careful about…
How to Obtain a Taxation Certificate and a Tax Payment Certificate in Japan
In order to apply for Permanent Residence status, extension of period of stay, etc., Japan requires you to submit a certificate of Taxation and a certificate of Tax payment (however, when it comes to application for extension of period of stay, certain people are not required to submit it). These tax documents are issued by…
How Public Pension and Public Medical Insurance is Used in the Application for Permanent Residence Status in Japan
Since 1st July 2019 Japan Immigration Bureau has revised the necessary documents to apply for Permanent Residence status. You must submit documents to prove that you have paid into Public pension and paid required fees for Public medical insurance for the past 2 years. Meaning if you are not paying into these, your permanent resident…
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