December 2022

International marriage
Is it possible to obtain the status of residence of “Spouse or Child of Japanese National” without living together?

In order for the status of residence of "Spouse or Child of Japanese National" to be approved, both parties must have the intention to continue the marriage, and in principle must live together and cooperate and support each other.However, even if both spouses intend to live together, they may not be able to live together.For […]

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Naturalization
Difference between "Permanent Resident" and "Naturalization"

The status of residence of "Permanent Resident" does not have a fixed period of stay, and there are no restrictions on the content of activities in Japan.Statuses of residence that do not have restrictions on activities in Japan include “Spouse or Child of Japanese National” “Spouse or Child of Permanent Resident” and “Long-Term Resident.”Similar to […]

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Working Visa
How to invite foreigners as singers in clubs, cabarets, etc.

Foreign singers, such as Hallyu stars, who engage in entertainment activities in Japan will have a status of residence of "Entertainer." Similarly, when a foreigner is invited from abroad to work as a singer in a Japanese club or cabaret, the status of residence is also “Entertainer”.However, simply singing a song does not qualify for […]

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Working Visa
Requirements for obtaining the status of residence of "Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services" based on work experience

One of the visas that allows you to work is "Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services".As a requirement for this "Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services" to be permitted, it is necessary to meet either the academic background requirement or the practical experience requirement.This work experience requirement is determined by the content of the work to be done.If the […]

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Specified Skilled Worker
Companies that accept "Specified Skilled Worker(ⅰ)" in the construction industry field must pay an acceptance fee.

Companies that accept foreigners with "Specified Skilled Worker(ⅰ)" are required to join a council in the field of acceptance.In the case of the construction industry field, the accepting company must either become a member of a regular member organization of JAC (Japan Associatio for Construction Human Resources) or join JAC directly.In addition to the above […]

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Visa
Be careful about revoking your status of residence

A foreigner's status of residence is granted according to the content of their activities, so if the content of their activities changes, it is necessary to apply for a change of status of residence.If you do not engage in activities based on your status of residence for the following period, your status of residence will […]

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Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan
Do you know about the enrollment support system for foreign high school students who wish to enter Japanese universities, vocational schools, etc.?

Foreign high school students who wish to go on to Japanese universities, vocational schools, etc. can receive exemptions or reductions in tuition and admission fees, and payment of scholarships if they meet certain requirements.This system applies to students with residence tax-exempt households, etc., who have the following statuses of residence. See the link below for […]

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Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan
Foreigners enrolled in Japanese high schools are exempted from paying tuition if they meet certain requirements.

If you are a foreigner living in Japan who wants to go on to high school but finds it difficult due to financial reasons, you can use the High School Tuition Support Fund System to reduce the burden of your classes. increase.In the case of public high schools, the burden of tuition fees is 0 […]

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International marriage
Points to be aware of when applying for a status of residence of “Spouse or Child of Japanese National”.

The status of residence of "Spouse or Child of Japanese National" can be obtained by a foreigner married to a Japanese national, but it is not always granted.For example, when a Japanese person marries a foreigner whom he met only once overseas, or when he marries but does not hold a wedding ceremony, officials at […]

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Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan
If you are a foreigner who needs assistance due to the influence of the new coronavirus infection, why not consider using various assistance?

Various support measures are continuing to support foreigners whose income has decreased due to the impact of the new coronavirus infection.Specifically, reduction of insurance premiums, exemption from national pension, deferment of tax payment, and other measures are being implemented.If you do nothing and do not pay these insurance premiums and taxes, you will not be […]

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