Highly Skilled Worker’s Visa for Japan
In 2012, the Japanese government introduced a new entry system for highly-skilled foreign professionals, in an effort to draw talent into the country. This is known as the Japan Highly Skilled Professional Visa, and it is issued through a point-based system to foreigners who meet the criteria. Who is Eligible for a Highly Skilled Professional…
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Japan Retirement Visa
A place where tradition and modernity collide, cherry blossoms cover everything, and history follows you everywhere, Japan is undoubtedly one of the best countries to live in the world. Offering a great life quality, safety, clean environment, and excellent healthcare services has attracted more than 2 million people to move from across the world and…
Japan Visa Document Requirements
When you apply for a Japan Visa, you need several documents to support your application. The Japan Visa requirements change depending on the reason you are travelling as well as the duration of your stay. However, there is a list of requirements all applicants need to have. Japan Visa Requirements for all applicants The standard…
Japan Working Holiday Visa
Japan has a Working Holiday Agreement with several other countries. Young people from eligible countries can apply for a Japan Working Holiday Visa, which would allow them to live and work in Japan for up to one year, and get acquainted with the Japanese culture and way of life. The benefit of the Working Holiday…
Japan Marriage Visa
If you are married to a Japanese national and you want to join them in Japan, you need a Japan Spouse Visa. Technically, the Japanese Spouse Visa is what’s known as a visa for spouses and dependents of Japanese citizens or residents (foreigners who are working/studying in Japan). The Japan Spouse Visa is a type of temporary…
Japan Re-Entry Permit
Foreigners living in Japan as temporary or permanent residents and who want to leave Japan and return may have to apply for a Japan Re-Entry Permit. The purpose of the Re-Entry Permit is to allow foreigners not to lose their visa status if they depart Japan. Who Needs a Japan Re-Entry Permit? You need a…
Japan Student Visa
The Japanese Student Visa is a type of long-term visa which is accepted by educational institutions in Japan, such as universities, schools and vocational institutions. Everyone who wants to study in a Japanese educational institution has to get a Japan Student Visa. The Japanese government has a visa exemption policy for citizens of several countries….
Japan Certificate of Eligibility
Any foreigner who wants to enter Japan for non-temporary reasons has to apply for a Certificate of Eligibility (COE). The Certificate of Eligibility for Japan is a document you have to get before you can apply for a long-term Japan Visa, such as a Work Visa , Student Visa , or Marriage Visa . However, it is the…
Japan Transit Visa
Citizens of visa-required countries who have to transit through Japan on their way to a third country of destination need a Japan Transit Visa. If you get a Japan Transit Visa, you can only use it for a few days and only for tourism, sightseeing, or rest. Usually, if you want to visit a family…