Visa

Application & Procedure

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All foreign nationals are required to obtain the correct Visa (which means Status of Residence) for the activities they are intending to engage in Japan.

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There are 28 types of Visas in Japan and so eligibility requirements and authorized activities for them are very different.

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The representative of our office is the Gyouseishoshi approved by the Immigration Bureau of Japan related to Visa and Immigration procedures.

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If there is anything you are unclear of regarding Visa application or about employment of foreign nationals, please contact us anytime.

List of Visa Types

Allowed to Work

  • Diplomat

  • Official

  • Professor

  • Artist

  • Religious Activities

  • Journalist

  • Highly-Skilled Professional

  • Business Manager

  • Legal/Accounting Services

  • Medical Services

  • Researcher

  • Instructor

  • Engineer/ Specialist in Humanities/ International Services

  • Intra-company Transferee

  • Entertainer

  • Nursing Care

  • Skilled Labor

  • Technical Intern Training

Not allowed to work

 

  • ​​​​Cultural Activities

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  • Temporary Visitor

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  • Student

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  • Trainee

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  • Dependent

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  • Designated Activities

any activities
are allowed

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  • Permanent Resident

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  • Spouse or Child of Japanese National

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  • Spouse or Child of Permanent Resident

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  • Long-Term Resident

Visa Application & Procedure

1. Certificate of Eligibility (COE)
2. Change of Status of Residence
3. Permission for Extending Period of Stay

4. Re-entry permission

5. Permission to Engage in an Activity Other Than That  Permitted by the Status of Residence Previously Granted