COE

Osaka cityscape with modern buildings at sunset

2026年5月14日 / 最終更新日時 : 2026年5月14日 Daisuike Tominaga English Information

Osaka Immigration Bureau Jurisdiction: Where to File Visa and COE Applications

This article explains the jurisdiction of the Osaka Regional Immigration Services Bureau and how to check the proper filing office for status change, extension, and COE applications.

Chef working in a Japanese restaurant kitchen for food service employment

2026年4月4日 / 最終更新日時 : 2026年9月12日 Daisuike Tominaga Specified Sklled Worker

SSW Food Service COEs: Pending Cases, New Applications and Current Rules | September 2026

September 10, 2026: food-service COEs through January 31, status-change cutoffs, job changes, extensions and period-of-stay precautions.

2026年4月4日 / 最終更新日時 : 2026年9月12日 Daisuike Tominaga 特定技能

外食業・特定技能１号ＣＯＥの最新運用｜停止前受理分の順次交付と新規申請【２０２６年９月確認】

２０２６年９月１０日公表。外食業ＣＯＥは１月３１日受付分まで順次交付。変更・転職・更新の取扱い、在留期限と技能実習修了前の申請の注意を解説します。

2026年3月9日 / 最終更新日時 : 2026年5月31日 Daisuike Tominaga English Information

Certificate of Eligibility for Japan: COE Procedure, Required Documents and Employer Checklist

A Certificate of Eligibility (COE) is often the first step for entering Japan for work, family reunification, business management, study or Specified Skilled Worker status. This page explains the procedure, required documents, e-COE, processing time, TB screening and practical checks before filing.

2026年1月25日 / 最終更新日時 : 2026年6月4日 Daisuike Tominaga Employment of Foreign Nationals

What Is a Japanese Visa? Difference Between Visa, Landing Permission, and Status of Residence

A Japanese visa is not the same as status of residence. This article explains the difference between visa, landing permission, status of residence, residence card, COE, visa exemption and eVISA from an immigration practice perspective.