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Visas

Foreigners wishing to take up a residence in Japan, should obtain a "Status of Residence and Period of Stay". Status of residence and period of stay are determined when a foreigner enters Japan with a proper visa and is then included in the entry permit stamped in the passport.

In total there are 27 categories of status of residence (Visa Status). In case of temporary visitor status each foreigner will be granted a period stay of 15 days or 90 days.

In case of Diplomat and Official status the period of stay will be "during mission". In case of other status the period of stay will be 3 months, 6 months, 1 year, 2 years, 3 years, a designated period or indefinite.

Foreigners cannot engage in any activities not permitted under their status of residence.
When a foreigner ( except temporary visitors status ) wishes to engage in an activity not permitted under his or her status of residence or wants to extend the period of stay, he or she must obtain necessary permission from the Immigration Bureau in Japan.

To obtain a proper visa necessary procedures has to be completed in Japan / foreign (home) country. Except Temporary Visitor, Diplomat & Official status it is recommended to obtain "Certificate of Eligibility" from the Immigration authority in Japan.

 

Upcoming Changes and for latest information!

Detailed information is now available on the Ministry of Justice website. Please visit MOJ website.