Visas

Learn how to renew Japan's J-Find visa, including required documents, proof of job-hunting activity, application steps, fees, and processing times.

Nicole Ng Jing Jun

Learn what Japan’s Temporary Visitor status allows, including remote work, business trips, internships, job interviews, and incidental paid activities.

Yueqi Zhang

Get insight into the ‘why’ and ‘how’ of naturalizing in Japan, via the personal experiences of two IT professionals who successfully became citizens.

Rebecca Callahan

Wondering how your visa affects your job prospects in Japan? Learn how employers rank residency statuses when hiring software engineers, from PR to Digital Nomad.

Paul McMahon

My personal experience extending my work visa in Japan as a freelancer—with dependents, a new sponsoring company, a recent move, and other fun factors. Spoiler alert: it was easier than I thought it would be!

Rebecca Callahan

Curious about living in Japan? Learn from Christian, one of the first digital nomad visa holders, as he shares his experience and tips for obtaining the visa.

Christian Mack

Explore paths to Permanent Residency in Japan with insights from Michael’s experience via the highly skilled professional scheme. Learn about eligibility and the process.

Michael Wu

Discover personal insights into the J-Find Visa, a pathway for recent graduates to job hunt, start businesses, and pursue income-generating activities in Japan.

Oguzhan Karagözoglu

Understanding the importance of residence status when hiring foreign nationals in Japan. This article covers the 'working visa' required for full-time employment.

Takumi Nakamura

The complete guide to visas that permit you to work as a full time software developer in Japan.

Paul McMahon