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Japan Immigration Costs in 2026: New Visa Fees and Real Wait Times
A practical guide for foreign residents and families budgeting for Japan’s new overseas visa fees, in-country residence charges, and realistic processing times in 2026. -
Before You Take a Side Job in Japan: Check Whether Immigration Permission Is Required
A practical guide for foreign residents who are considering a side job, freelance assignment, or paid internship in Japan. Learn when outside-activity permission may be required, how to apply, what it costs, and why you must wait for approval before working. -
Bringing Family to Japan for a Short Visit: Visa Steps, Documents, and 2026 Costs
A practical guide for foreign residents inviting relatives to Japan, covering visa exemptions, invitation documents, application steps, processing time, and the higher fees introduced in July 2026. -
Changed Employers in Japan? The 14-Day Immigration Checklist
A practical guide for foreign residents changing employers in Japan. Learn who must notify immigration within 14 days, what events to report, how to file, and when a separate status change may be necessary. -
Your First Month in Japan on a Working Holiday: Registration, Work, Insurance, and Tax
A practical first-month guide for Working Holiday participants in Japan, covering address registration, permitted work, health insurance, pension, tax withholding, and safer job checks. -
From Campus to Career in Japan: A Practical Status Change Guide
A practical guide for international students moving into full-time employment in Japan, covering status selection, documents, timing, fees, common mistakes, and 2026 updates. -
Working on a Dependent Status in Japan: The 28-Hour Rule and Renewal Checklist
A practical guide for foreign residents and their families on working under Japan’s Dependent status, including the 28-hour limit, required permission, renewal documents, fees, and common mistakes. -
Married to a Japanese Citizen? A Practical Guide to the Right Status, Evidence, and Application Route
A practical guide for foreign spouses and Japanese citizens preparing to live together in Japan. Learn how to choose the correct route, organize relationship and financial evidence, estimate fees, and avoid common application mistakes. -
Japan Permanent Residence: Eligibility Routes, Application Steps, and a Working Document Checklist
A practical guide for foreign residents checking whether they qualify for permanent residence in Japan. Compare the main eligibility routes, prepare the correct records, and understand the application steps, current fee, and 2026 updates. -
Leaving Japan Temporarily? Choose the Right Re-Entry Permission Before You Fly
A practical guide for foreign residents deciding between Japan’s free special re-entry permission and an ordinary re-entry permit. Check the deadlines, documents, fees, exceptions, and departure steps before traveling abroad.
