Visas
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Is Japanese Citizenship Right for You? Get insight into the ‘why’ and ‘how’ of naturalizing in Japan, via the personal experiences of two IT professionals who successfully became citizens.
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Which Visa Makes You Most Attractive to Employers in Japan? 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.
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Permanent Residency vs Naturalization in Japan: What Does the Data Tell Us? Official government statistics can help answer questions about immigration in Japan.
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Permanent Residency in Japan: Approval Rates and Key Points for Success An administrative scrivener explains important factors in having your permanent residency application successfully approved.
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Extending My Japanese Visa as a Freelancer 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!
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How I Got a Digital Nomad Visa for Japan 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.
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Permanent Residency in Japan 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.
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How I obtained a J-FIND visa in Japan 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.
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All About Working Visas for Hiring Foreigners Full-time in Japan Understanding the importance of residence status when hiring foreign nationals in Japan. This article covers the 'working visa' required for full-time employment.
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How I Obtained a Business Manager Visa in Japan Bryn recounts his experience of obtaining a Business Manager Visa in Japan which he has used to do contract software development.
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Visas for Software Engineers in Japan The complete guide to visas that permit you to work as a full time software developer in Japan.
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