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Business Manager and other statuses of residence, permanent residency and naturalization, bringing your family, hiring foreign talent and settling into life in Japan.
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Foreign full-time hires usually need the Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services status. We cover eligible jobs, education and pay criteria, documents, processing times and post-hire filings.
Visas, Talent & Living
Japan's Highly Skilled Professional visa requires 70 points for education, experience, salary and age. We explain the points table, the five-year stay, family benefits and permanent residence after one year at 80 points.
Visas, Talent & Living
Overseas applicants obtain a Business Manager visa through a Certificate of Eligibility; those already in Japan apply for a change of status. The standard period is one to three months, and reviews can take longer.
Visas, Talent & Living
Intra-company Transferee status lets overseas group staff move to a Japanese office for a set period. It requires a year or more of overseas service and pay equal to Japanese staff. Transfers, documents, alternatives.
Visas, Talent & Living
Japan's startup visa lets foreign founders prepare a business in Japan with local government support. Since January 2025 the period is up to two years. Requirements, steps and the switch to a Business Manager visa.
Visas, Talent & Living
Spouse or Child of Japanese National is a status for foreign nationals married to Japanese citizens, with no limits on work or business. We cover eligibility, screening, documents, applications and divorce.
Visas, Talent & Living
Mid- to long-term residents with a residence card can leave Japan without a re-entry permit if they return within one year (special re-entry permit). For longer trips, get a re-entry permit before departure.
Visas, Talent & Living
Mid- to long-term residents must generally report changes of address, employer or school, name or nationality within 14 days. We list each notification, where to file, employer filings, penalties and review impact.
Visas, Talent & Living
A change of status of residence lets a foreign resident switch to a different status when their activities change. The new activity cannot start before approval. When it is needed, the review, the process and new fees.
Visas, Talent & Living
Dependent status covers the supported spouse and children of a foreigner working or studying in Japan. Parents and siblings are excluded, and the sponsor's income is examined. Who qualifies, documents and work limits.
Visas, Talent & Living
Renewal checks that the business continues, that you actively manage it in Japan and that taxes and social insurance are paid. Losses, the transition to October 16, 2028, fees from October 2026 and how to prepare.
Visas, Talent & Living
Permanent residency in Japan requires, as a rule, 10 years of residence plus good conduct, financial independence and national interest. Since the 1 October 2026 revision, the criteria depend on the filing date.
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