Category: Visa & Legal
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Specified Skilled Worker Visa (Tokutei Ginou): SSW 1 vs 2
Thinking about the Specified Skilled Worker visa? How SSW 1 and SSW 2 differ, the 19 fields, the exams you…
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How to Get a My Number Card in Japan: Apply, Pick Up, Renew
Applying for a My Number Card in Japan? See the four ways to apply, photo rules, PIN setup, pickup steps,…
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Japan’s Specified Residence Card Applications Open June 15 — Residence Card & My Number Integration: What to Bring [June 2026]
Japan’s Specified Residence Card launches June 14, 2026 (apply from June 15). Enrollment is voluntary. Check what to bring and…
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What Is the Gijinkoku Visa? Requirements, Eligible Jobs, and 2026 Rule Changes Explained
A complete guide to Japan’s gijinkoku (Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services) visa: eligible jobs, the education, work-experience, and salary requirements, company…
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Changing Jobs on a Gijinkoku Visa: Notifications, the 90-Day Rule, and the N2 Requirement
A complete guide to changing jobs on Japan’s gijinkoku (Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services) visa: the 14-day notification, the Certificate of…
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Japan Business Manager Visa Renewal 2026: 5 Screening Criteria, Deficit Cases, and How to Get a 1/3/5-Year Status
Japan’s Business Manager visa renewal in 2026: the 5 screening criteria immigration looks at, the rules for 1/3/5-year status, the…
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Japan Startup Visa Guide (2026): How to Switch Status of Residence and Transition to a Business Manager Visa
Japan’s Startup Visa for international entrepreneurs: 2025 unified system, new Business Manager Visa rules, status change routes, and a 24-month…
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[2026 Update] Major Changes to Japan’s Business Manager Visa: A Plain-English Guide to the New ¥30M Capital, JLPT N2, and Full-Time Staff Requirements, Plus the 2028 Grace Period
Japan’s Business Manager visa changed dramatically in October 2025. We break down the new ¥30M capital, JLPT N2, and full-time…
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Japan’s Specified Residence Card Launches June 2026: Benefits, How to Apply, and What to Know About the Combined Card
A plain-English guide to Japan’s Specified Residence Card, launching June 14, 2026. What changes when your Residence Card and My…
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Specified Residence Card: Benefits vs. Drawbacks Compared in Detail — Should You Get One? Or Is It Too Early? (2026)
Wondering whether to get a Specified Residence Card? We compare 4 benefits and 4 drawbacks in a clear table, then…
