visa Archives - Page 2 of 7 - Ohara & Furukawa

September 14, 2017

Does marrying a permanent resident of Japan allow the spouse to receive a visa?

There are two types of spousal visas in Japan, one for spouses of Japanese citizens and one for spouses of permanent residents of Japan, although both visas are substantially the same. Therefore, it is possible for a foreign national to receive a visa to enter Japan even if his/her spouse is only a Japanese permanent resident.

August 18, 2017

What are the requirements to maintain a spousal visa in Japan?

Spousal visas in Japan allow the holder to work freely in almost any profession. Therefore, upon marrying a Japanese national, many foreign nationals decide to switch their visa status to a spousal visa. The main requirement for a spousal visa is that the visa holder continue to engage in activity as a spouse.

July 26, 2017

Who can sponsor a foreign resident to stay in Japan?

Employers, schools or relatives, among other parties, are allowed to sponsor a visa for a foreign national to come to Japan. Each of these sponsoring relationships is different and will therefore have different requirements but the general procedure is the same.

May 19, 2017

Is it possible to work outside the scope of a Japanese visa?

Most Japanese visas regulate the type of work that the visa holder is allowed to engage in. For example, a foreign resident of Japan with an Instructor visa would not normally be allowed to also have a side job as a cook. However, by making an application to the Ministry of Justice, it may be possible to waive these restrictions.