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.
Japan’s updated Online Residence Application System started in January 2026. This article explains eligible users, deadline precautions, document attachment management, employer and school workflows, and the practical role of a gyoseishoshi.
For Nikkei 3sei Long-Term Resident visa applications, it is not enough to simply state Japanese ancestry. The family relationship from Japanese grandparents to the parent and the applicant must be proven with consistent official documents such as koseki, birth certificates, marriage certificates and translations.
Learn how to move from SSW No. 1 to SSW No. 2 in Japan. This August 2026 guide explains eligible fields, exams, work experience, Japanese-language requirements, employer compliance and family accompaniment. Five years under SSW1 does not create an automatic transition.
Planning to start a business in Kanagawa, Japan? This article explains how the Startup Visa works, who can apply, and how foreign entrepreneurs can prepare for company formation, office setup, funding, and the later Business Manager Visa application with bilingual legal support.