November 2022
Important points for foreigners doing business in Japan
In order for a foreigner to establish a company and conduct business in Japan, it is necessary to obtain a “Business Manager” visa.This "Business Manager" is a status of residence that allows foreigners to manage trade and other businesses in Japan, or to engage in the management of such businesses.Therefore, simply obtaining a "Business Manager" […]
Foreigners residing in Japan must carry their residence card with them at all times.
A residence card will be issued to foreigners residing in Japan for a medium to long term.A foreigner who has been issued a residence card must always carry the residence card and present it when requested to do so by a police officer or other authorized authorities.Violation of this may result in fines.If you are […]
Advantages of changing status of residence from "Technical Intern Training" to "Specified Skilled Worker(ⅰ)"
When hiring a foreigner with "Specified Skilled Worker(ⅰ)", it is necessary to pass both the skill evaluation test and the Japanese language test.Currently, it is difficult to hire foreigners with "Specified Skilled Worker(ⅰ)" from overseas because there are almost no skill evaluation tests conducted overseas.In Japan, skill evaluation tests are also conducted, so it is […]
International students can also use the student payment special system for national pension insurance premiums.
Even if you are a foreigner, if you are 20 years old or older, you must join the National Pension Plan and pay insurance premiums.However, international students are only allowed to work up to 28 hours a week, so many people may not be able to afford to pay the premiums for the National Pension.In […]
Is the bank account of the deceased frozen when the death certificate is filed?
When a person dies, a death certificate must be filed within 7 days of the date of death.Some people think that filing this death certificate will freeze the deceased person's bank account, but that's not the case.Even if you submit the death notification, the bank will not be contacted by the government office, so the […]
When a Japanese people summons foreign spouse living abroad to Japan
If a Japanese people summons foreign spouse living abroad to Japan due to work, etc., he/she will usually apply for a "Certificate of Eligibility".In this procedure, it takes about two months from applying for a "Certificate of Eligibility" to being issued.After that, the issued "Certificate of Eligibility" will be sent to a spouse living abroad.A […]
The online residence application system
Foreigners who stay in Japan for a medium to long term can apply for residence procedures through the The online residence application system.In this online residence application system, you can apply for renewals, changes, etc.for all statuses of residence except for "Diplomat" and "Temporary Visitor".However, the use of the online residence application system has the […]
Should a foreigner working in Japan change his status of residence if he marries a Japanese person?
Foreigners working in Japan must have working visa.On the other hand, a foreigner residing in Japan who is married to a Japanese national can apply for the status of residence of "Spouse or Child of Japanese National".Then, if a foreigner with a working visa marries a Japanese, should the status of residence be changed to […]
The business classification of Specific Skilled Worker (Construction Industry Field) has been integrated.
Until now, the work categories in the Construction Industry Field in the specific skill system, which had been divided into 19, have been integrated into three categories: "Civil Engineering", "Architecture", and "Lifeline/Equipment".The background of this revision is as follows.・Due to the fact that the categori was subdivided into 19, the scope of work that can […]
When a person with a status of residence of “Spouse or Child of Japanese National” reaches the renewal period while discussing divorce with his/her Japanese spouse
If a person with a status of residence of "Spouse or Child of Japanese National" reaches the time to renew the status of residence while discussing divorce with his/her Japanese spouse, the marriage relationship is effectively broken down, Renewal of the status of residence of "Spouse or Child of Japanese National" will not be permitted.Therefore, […]