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Guides to residence-status procedures in Japan, including extensions, changes of status, family-related applications, permanent residence, re-entry and reporting obligations. Always confirm case-specific requirements with the Immigration Services Agency.
10 published guides
How to Apply for Japanese Naturalization: Requirements, Documents & Process
A practical 2026 guide to Japanese naturalization: legal conditions, Japanese ability, Legal Affairs Bureau consultation, documents, tax records, translations, submission and post-approval steps. Read guide →
What Your Work Visa Allows You to Do in Japan: Jobs, Side Work & Freelance Guide
A practical 2026 guide to what your Japanese work status actually allows: job scope, changing employers, second jobs, side work, freelance work, outside-activity permission, notifications and work-eligibility certificates. Read guide →
How to Change Your Status of Residence in Japan: Application Guide
A practical 2026 guide to changing your status of residence in Japan: when a change is required, how to choose the target status, documents, online filing, fees, the special pending period and what not… Read guide →
How to Apply for a Spouse Visa in Japan: COE, Documents, Fees & Steps
A practical 2026 guide to Japan’s spouse-of-Japanese-national residence status: choose the COE or in-Japan status-change route, prepare marriage, financial and relationship evidence, check current fees and TB-screening rules, and avoid common application mistakes. Read guide →
How to Apply for a Re-entry Permit in Japan: Special vs Ordinary Guide
A practical 2026 guide to Japan’s special and ordinary re-entry permits: eligibility, deadlines, fees, required documents, online limits, pending residence applications and return procedures. Read guide →
How to Apply for a Dependent Visa in Japan: Eligibility, COE, Documents & Work Rules
A practical 2026 guide to Japan’s Dependent status of residence: sponsor eligibility, COE and visa routes, required documents, financial support, fees, TB screening, work permission, renewal and family procedures. Read guide →
How to Apply for Permanent Residency in Japan: Requirements, Documents & Rule Changes
A practical 2026 guide to Japan permanent residence: eligibility routes, tax and pension checks, documents, guarantor, application steps, processing time, current fees, and major rule changes proposed for late 2026 and 2027. Read guide →
How to Report a Change of Employer to Immigration in Japan: 14-Day Rule & Steps
A practical 2026 guide to Japan’s employer-change notification: who must report, the 14-day deadline, online filing, old and new employer events, and how to confirm your new job fits your status of residence. Read guide →
Lost Residence Card in Japan: 14-Day Reissue Guide
Lost or had your Japanese residence card stolen? Report it to the police, get the report reception number, and apply for reissuance at the responsible Regional Immigration Services Office within 14 days. This 2026… Read guide →
How to Renew Your Visa in Japan: Extension Guide, Documents, Fees & Deadlines
A practical 2026 guide to extending your period of stay in Japan, including deadlines, documents, online applications, fees, pending-status rules, and new residence-card changes. Read guide →
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