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permanent residence
[Latest Version for 2025] Responding to Stricter Permanent Residency Requirements! 3 Key Points to Increase Permit Rates
日本での生活基盤が安定した外国人にとって、永住許可(永住権)は最大の目標の一つです。しかし、近年、永住権の審査は厳格化が進んでおり、「公的義務の履行」に関するチェックが非常に厳しくなっています。本コラムでは、最新の審査傾向を踏まえ、永住... -
specific skill
【京都・ビザ申請】特定技能の受け入れ企業になるには?申請から外国人雇用までの全手順と注意点
In Japan, where labor shortages are becoming increasingly serious, the specified skills program is an important means of securing foreign workers who can be immediately effective in the workforce. However, many companies may be puzzled by the requirements they must meet and the complexity of the procedures. In this column, we will discuss the requirements for companies that are considering accepting foreign nationals with specified skills.... -
international marriage
Dangerous! 5 Pitfalls and Countermeasures for "Spouse or Child of Japanese National" Visa Application
国際結婚をされたお二人にとって、「日本人の配偶者等」(通称:配偶者ビザ)の取得は日本での新生活の第一歩です。しかし、申請要件が厳しく、準備不足で「不許可」になるケースも少なくありません。本コラムでは、配偶者ビザ申請で特に注意すべき不許可... -
Recruitment of foreign nationals
【京都・ビザ申請】外国人採用でつまずかない!企業が知っておくべき在留資格の種類と手続きのすべて
「外国人採用を始めたが、どのビザが必要か分からない」「手続きが複雑で採用がストップしてしまった」と悩む企業の人事担当者様へ。外国人雇用を成功させるには、採用したい人材が持つべき在留資格の種類を正しく理解し、適切な手続きを踏むことが不可欠... -
Renewal of Management/Administration Visa
The Impact of Stricter Business Manager Visa Requirements on Your Renewal and How to Respond
Video Explanation The Quietly Approaching "Wall" of Visa Renewal Currently, stricter requirements for the "Management and Administration Visa" are being implemented. While much of the media coverage has focused on the increased difficulty of "new applications," many people who already hold a visa and are running a business in Japan... -
Acceptance of Foreign Workers in Kyoto Prefecture
The acceptance of foreign workers in Kyoto Prefecture and the new role of the local government - The Kyoto model of building together with the local community and the local government, without relying on foreign support organizations.
Video Explanation Kyoto Prefecture Background and Challenges in Accepting Foreign Workers Kyoto Prefecture has a diverse range of regional industries, including agriculture and nursing care in the north, industry in the central part, and manufacturing and research centers in the south, in addition to the tourism industry in Kyoto City. Accepting foreign workers is essential in these fields, but at the same time, the "regional and... -
college student visa
"Student Visa" and the Risks of Fake Student Enrollment
動画で解説 偽装留学とは?厳格化する入管審査と注意すべきポイント What is Fake Student Enrollment? Tightened Immigration Screening and Key Points to Note 1. 偽装留学の定義 Definition of Fake Student Enrollment 「偽装留学」とは、実際に... -
Business Manager Visa
URGENT ALERT: Japan’s “Business Manager” Visa Requirements Set to Tighten!
The planned amendment to the Ministerial Ordinance governing the "Business Manager" residence status, expected in mid-October 2025, is highly likely to be a game-changer for foreign nationals aiming to start a business in Japan. The planned amendment to the Ministerial Ordinance governing the "Business Manager" residence status, expected in mid-October 2025, is highly likely to be a game-changer for foreign nationals aiming to start a business in Japan. -
Startup Visa
The Practical Impact of Stricter "Business Manager" Visa Requirements on the Startup Visa
Audio Commentary (English) 🚀 Will the Startup Visa (Designed Activities) Screening Get Tougher? A. Since the... -
Private Lodging Business
Urgent Alert: For Foreign Entrepreneurs Starting MINPAKU Business in Kyoto
The proximity to neighboring residences is a major factor that creates significant differences in regulations and the startup process in Kyoto. This isn't just a matter of physical distance; it also reflects the social and cultural back...
