Foreign residents are increasing not only in large cities but also in local industrial areas, tourist destinations, and communities with Japanese language schools. This article explains the connection between local industries, visa status, foreign employment, family stay, and support systems in Japan.
Ibaraki Prefecture’s reporting reward system should not be understood as a general system for reporting foreign residents. Its main focus is information about businesses suspected of enabling illegal employment. This article explains key compliance points for employers, including residence card checks, work eligibility, job duties, foreign worker notifications, and anti-discrimination considerations.
Japan Pre-Entry Tuberculosis Screening (JPETS) may require certain applicants from target countries to submit a TB Clearance Certificate issued by a designated Panel Clinic when applying for a Certificate of Eligibility or a visa. This article explains target countries, timing, certificate validity, and practical points.
Japan’s immigration fees may increase, but Japan’s current system is different from many other countries because fees for change of status, extension of stay and permanent residence are generally paid when permission is granted, not when the application is filed. This article compares Japan with the U.S., Canada, Australia, Germany and the U.K.
