Working Visa

Working Visa
Regarding application for change of residence status if you are currently residing in Japan with a residence status such as "Student" and have decided to find employment in Japan in the spring of 2024.

If you currently have a status of residence such as "Student" or "Designated Activities (Continued Job Hunting)" and find employment in Japan in the spring of 2024, you will need to change your status of residence to working status.However, please note that the application details will change depending on the expiration date of your current […]

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When a foreigner continues to work in Japan after graduating from a Japanese university

I think that the status of residence for foreigners working in Japan is often "Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services".In the case of this "Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services" status of residence, it is not possible to engage in work that mainly involves service work or manufacturing work.However, foreigners who have graduated from a Japanese university, etc., can […]

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Points to note when foreigners living abroad work in Japan for the first time

When a foreigner living overseas works in Japan, the first step is to apply for a Certificate of Eligibility.I think that most of the foreigners do not understand this Certificate of Eligibility as it is the first application for them.Also, since the application form is often arranged by the company where you are employed, I […]

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If a foreigner working in Japan is dismissed from the company

Foreigners residing in Japan have status of residence according to their activities in Japan.However, if you do not engage in activities that correspond to your status of residence for more than three months, your status of residence may be revoked.Then, if a foreigner working in Japan is laid off due to company bankruptcy or downsizing […]

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Occupations that foreigners can work in Japan

Foreigners living in Japan have some kind of status of residence.Status of residence is divided into statuses of residence for foreigners based on status or position and statuses of residence for foreginer based on activity in which one engages.The former includes "Permanent Resident", "Spouse or Child of Japanese National", "Spouse or Child of Permanent Resident" […]

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Hiring a Thai Cook

Normally, when hiring a foreign chef with a status of residence of “Skilled Labor”,that foreigner must have at least 10 years of work experience.However, in the case of Thai cuisine, the required number of years of work experience is reduced based on the provisions of Annex 7 of the Japan-Thailand Economic Partnership Agreement.Specifically, by satisfying […]

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When hiring a foreigner at a restaurant

When you are hiring a foreigner at a restaurant, that foreigner must have the status of residence of "Permanent Resident", "Spouse or Child of Japanese National", "Spouse or Child of Permanent Resident", or "Long-Term Resident".The working visa that can be employed at a restaurant is a "Skilled Labor".However, only chefs who are allowed to work […]

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"Total table of statutory records such as withholding records for employment income (copy of receipt stamp)"

When applying for a working visa, you will also be required to submit a "statutory report total table (copy of receipt stamp) such as withholding record of employee's salary income for the previous year".After the company prepares the "statutory report total table for employment income withholding records, etc." and submits it to the tax office, […]

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Things that people working in "Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services" must be aware of

"Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services" is a status of residence that can be obtained by those who meet the educational background or practical experience requirements.Therefore, it is a condition that you will be engaged in work related to the department you have acquired at a university, etc. or work related to your practical experience.Foreigners working in […]

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Notification when a foreigner working in Japan retires or changes jobs

If a foreigner working in Japan with a working visa retires or changes jobs, they must notify the Immigration Services Agency within 14 days from the date of retirement or change of job.This notification must be made by the person himself/herself, and failure to do so may result in a fine of up to 200,000 […]

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