How to Obtain a Work Visa in Japan: Required Documents and Tips to Increase Approval Rates

How to Obtain a Work Visa in Japan: Required Documents and Tips to Increase Approval Rates Are you considering hiring a foreign employee but unsure about the process of obtaining a work visa? Have you heard that getting a work visa approved is difficult? Are you looking for ways to ensure your work visa application … Read more

Professor Visa: Requirements, Income, Part-Time Work, and Permanent Residency

Professor Visa: Requirements, Income, Part-Time Work, and Permanent Residency Professor Visa: Requirements, Income, Part-Time Work, and Permanent Residency If someone staying in Japan on an “Instructor” or “Researcher” visa secures a teaching position at a university or vocational school, they must change their visa status to a “Professor” visa. Additionally, if a part-time lecturer on … Read more

Residency Status and Conditions for Foreigners to Stay in Japan as Self-Employed Individuals

Residency Status and Conditions for Foreigners to Stay in Japan as Self-Employed Individuals In Japan, work visas are typically obtained by entering into a contract with a registered company (or individual) and becoming a full-time or contract employee. However, in recent years, an increasing number of foreigners wish to work as self-employed individuals, contracting with … Read more

Can Contract Employees Obtain a Work Visa? Requirements and Points to Note

Can Contract Employees Obtain a Work Visa? Requirements and Points to Note Foreigners wishing to work in Japan must obtain a work visa. In addition to part-time and temporary work, non-regular employment in Japan also includes contract-based work. The question arises: Can contract employees, who are non-regular workers, obtain a work visa? This article explains … Read more