Family and Dependent
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Guide for Japanese Descendants (Nikkei): What to Do If You Cannot Obtain Your Parent or Grandparent’s Koseki Certificate for a Japan Visa Application
Have a Japanese parent or grandparent but cannot obtain their Koseki (Japanese family register) certificate? This guide explains how Japanese descendants (Nikkei) can research and obtain Koseki Tohon from overseas and prepare the documents needed for a Japan visa or Long-Term Resident status application. Learn what to do if you do not know your ancestor’s…
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For People with Japanese Roots: “Long-Term Resident (Second- and Third-Generation Japanese Descendants; Nikkei Nisei, Sansei)”
Learn about the “Long-Term Resident” status of residence for second- and third-generation Japanese descendants(Nikkei Nisei, Sansei). This guide explains eligibility requirements, family applications, work rights with no employment restrictions, and key documents needed to live and work in Japan—even if you are currently overseas.
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Who Can Apply for a Status of Residence in Japan?: Applicants, Authorized Representatives, and Certified Immigration Procedural Agents
A quick guide to who can apply for residence status in Japan. Learn the differences between applicants, legal agents, and certified immigration representatives, and understand the rules for each type of visa application.(“COE,” “status change,” “visa renewal/extension)”
