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…
Japan Business Visa Application and Requirements
Foreigners who are traveling to Japan on behalf of their companies and with the intention of conducting business have to apply for a Japan Business Visa. Who Needs a Japan Business Visa? You need a Japan Business Visa if: If you are from one of the countries below, you do not need a Japan Business Visa for…
Japan Work Visa Application and Requirements
Foreigners who enter Japan with the purpose of taking up paid employment need a Japan Work Visa. There are three types of Work Visas for Japan: This article will detail the regular Japanese Work Visa, including the eligibility and application requirements, the application process, visa duration, etc. Who Needs a Japan Work Visa? Every foreign…
Japan Visa Extension
Everyone who wants to remain in Japan for longer than the duration their visa is issued for has to get a Japan Visa Extension, technically known as an Extension of Period of Stay. So, if you are in Japan on a Student Visa or Work Visa or any other type of long-term visa, and you…
Japan Tourist Visa Application and Requirements
If you intend to visit Japan for tourism purposes you will likely need a Japan Tourist Visa. Japan is one of the most-visited countries in the world, receiving millions of tourists every year, who travel to see its mix of modernism, culture, history, and nature. Out of those tourists, many had to apply for a…
Who Needs a Visa for Japan?
Japan is one of the most popular tourist hotspots in the world, attracting millions of tourists every year. This island nation has a lot to offer, from culture to modern cities, to history and nature. This is why Japan has waived visas for citizens of several countries. They also intend to make the visa application…
Japan Visa
Most foreigners who want to visit Japan will have to apply for a Japan Visa before they travel. Millions of people visit Japan every year – in fact, only in 2018, Japan received over 30 million tourists. And there is a lot to see in this exciting island nation, which is a perfect blend of…