Visa & Naturalization Blog｜Legal Tips for Foreign Residents in Japan
Practical Blog on Visas, Naturalization, and Residency in Japan
Our blog provides clear and practical explanations on topics such as visa acquisition, renewal, and change of status, naturalization procedures, and employment of foreign nationals in Japan, all from the perspective of a certified immigration lawyer.
We also regularly update the blog with real support case studies and legal changes to provide you with useful, up-to-date insights for real-world applications.
▶ Naturalization Procedures and Required Documents
▶ Spouse Visa Application Process
▶ Types of Work Visas and How to Apply
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Starting a Business in Japan with a Startup Visa｜A Practical Option Before the Business Manager Visa Revision
🇯🇵 日本語で読む Introduction In recent years, inquiries from foreign national... -
Permanent Residency in Japan for Dual-Income Households: How to Show Income and Tax Records
🇯🇵 日本語で読む Introduction In the examination of permanent residency (PR) a... -
Changing from a Tourist Visa to a Spouse Visa in Japan: Is It Possible? Conditions and Pitfalls
🇯🇵 日本語で読む Introduction One of the most common questions we receive is:"... -
Spouse Visa Renewal During DV or Separation｜Key Points on Protective Orders and Shelter Use
🇯🇵 日本語で読む Introduction For foreign nationals holding a spouse visa, “li... -
Important Considerations for Spouse Visas with Remarriage or Divorce History
🇯🇵 日本語で読む Introduction When applying for a spouse visa (Spouse or Child... -
Spouse Visa and Children’s Residency Status in Japan (Family Stay)
🇯🇵 日本語で読む Basic Points about Spouse Visa and Children’s Residency Statu... -
How to Bring Your Spouse to Japan: Avoiding COE Denials and Common Pitfalls
🇯🇵 日本語で読む To bring a spouse who lives abroad to Japan, the first step i... -
![[With Examples] How to Prove “Living Together” for a Spouse Visa｜Photos, Finances & Communication Records](https://office-ishinagi.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/bfa086cc25443f9a3396f52330a5881c.webp)
[With Examples] How to Prove “Living Together” for a Spouse Visa｜Photos, Finances & Communication Records
🇯🇵 日本語で読む Introduction In the examination of a Spouse Visa (Spouse or C... -
![Special "Grace Period" After Visa Expiry in Japan: 30 Days or 31? Common Misunderstandings Explained [2025 Edition]](https://office-ishinagi.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/8dfee931260aa876bcce04cce4bdc55d.webp)
Special “Grace Period” After Visa Expiry in Japan: 30 Days or 31? Common Misunderstandings Explained [2025 Edition]
🇯🇵 日本語で読む Introduction “Even if your residence card expires, you still ... -
![Why Work Visa Applications Get Denied and How to Reapply Successfully [2025 Edition]](https://office-ishinagi.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/1fc1a2b51ac58407cf7dce75471fe035.webp)
Why Work Visa Applications Get Denied and How to Reapply Successfully [2025 Edition]
🇯🇵 日本語で読む Introduction Applying for a work visa in Japan is not as simp...
![Work Visa Renewal in Japan: Required Documents and Key Tips [2025 Edition]](https://office-ishinagi.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/6e5772866609320f23213b4d8d8be28f.webp)
![[2025 Updated] Spouse Visa Application Guide for Japan｜Complete Process, Required Documents & Tips from an Immigration Lawyer](https://office-ishinagi.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/d121c8671b38b8bc1268efb676890f1f.webp)
![[Breaking] Japan Business Manager Visa: Capital Requirement to Increase to 30 Million Yen?](https://office-ishinagi.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/e6e585ec055574f020a67159fab31bce.webp)
