Section Two: Visas and Status of Residence

 

This section provides an overview of the various entry procedures required to work and live in Japan. This section also includes a description of the types of work visas available to foreign companies, foreign staff, and the family of foreign nationals.

 

2.1   Entry Procedures

2.2   Relation Between Visa and Status of Residence

2.3   Process from Acquisition of Certificate of Eligibility to Acquisition of Visa

2.4   Types of Working Statuses

2.5   Temporary Visitor Visa and Status

2.6   Reciprocal Visa Exemptions for Temporary Visitor

2.7   Resident Card

2.8   Re-Entry Permission

2.9   Family Members Accompanying Working Foreign Nationals

2.10 Extension of Period of Stay and Change of Status of Residence

2.11 Points-Based Preferential Immigration Treatment for Highly-Skilled Foreign Professionals

 

2.6 Reciprocal Visa Exemptions for Temporary Visitor

The countries listed on the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan have concluded reciprocal visa exemption arrangements with Japan, and nationals of these countries wishing to engage in activities that fall within the scope of a temporary visitor are not required to receive a visa to enter Japan. However, these visa exemption arrangements will naturally not apply to foreign nationals intending to work or engage in other activities for compensation.

 

List of countries that have vista exemption arrangements with Japan: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan