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.
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.
Japan permanent residence requirements in 2026: income, taxes, pension, health insurance, residence history, the 3-year visa transitional rule, and future policy proposals—clearly separated from current official rules.
