Is it guranteed to enter Japan if I have Certificate of Eligibility(COE)?
Certificate of Eligibility is a document to proves that a person meets the landing criteria for a particular Resident Status in Japan, but COE does not guarantee your entry into Japan. You must first...
Does Certificate of Eligibility for Japan VISA have an expiration date?
The validity of Certificate of Eligibility is three months. If you do not apply for an entering visa within three months from the date the Certificate of Eligibility is issued, it will lose its validity...
Application for Re-entry Permit in Japan
“Deemed Re-entry Permit” (Minashi Sainyukoku Kyoka) is a system that allows foreign nationals residing in Japan with a valid passport to re-enter Japan within one year from the date of departure without obtaining a regular re-entry permit. However...
Certificate of Eligibility for Japan VISA
Purpose of Certificate of Eligibility(COE) is to simplify, expedite, and improve the efficiency of immigration procedures for Japan VISA. COE is issued to a foreign national who intends to land in Japan after...
Temporary Visitor Visa
Temporary visitor visa covers tourism, recuperation, sports, visits to relatives, field trips, participation in short courses or meetings, business liaison and similar activities undertaken while staying temporarily in Japan. Holders of temporary visitor status shall not...
Difference between Visa and Status of Residence
Visa is a recommendation required for entry into Japan received in advance from a Japanese diplomatic mission abroad that certifies that the passport is a valid passport and that there are no impediments to...
Obtain Japan work visa before establishing a base in Japan
Working visas cannot be obtained before establishing the base since working visas are issued for applicants (foreign nationals) on the premise that a Japan entity for which they work is secured.
When do you must change your Status of Residence in Japan?
When do you must change your Status of Residence in Japan?
Revised Criteria for Japan “Business Management” Residence Status (Effective October 16, 2025)
Revised Criteria for Japan “Business Management” Residence Status (Effective October 16, 2025)
Japanese Visa System overview
Except where a permit to engage in an activity other than that permitted by the status of residence is obtained, the foreign national must not engage in any activities generating an income other than...