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Everything you need to know about Japan's Specified Skilled Worker (Tokutei Gino) visa: 12 eligible sectors, skill & Japanese language requirements, and how to transition from Technical Intern Training.

A complete guide to renewing your status of residence in Japan. Learn when and how to apply, required documents, and what to do if your card expires.

A comprehensive guide for foreigners married to Japanese nationals applying for the "Spouse of Japanese National" status of residence.

Everything you need to know about Japan's most common work visa — Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services. Eligibility, documents, and renewal explained.

"Specified Activities" (特定活動) is a flexible visa status that covers activities not falling under other residence categories. It is divided into Notified Specified Activities (defined by ministerial public notice) and Non-Notified Spe...

Effective October 16, 2025, Japan's Immigration Services Agency will significantly revise the requirements for the "Business Manager" (経営・管理) visa. New requirements include mandatory full-time employee hiring, a ¥30 million capital ...