Permanent Residence and Naturalization
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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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Can You Apply for Permanent Residence Immediately After Moving? How to Apply and Which Immigration Office to Use If Your Address Changes
Can you apply for Permanent Residence immediately after moving in Japan? If you are planning to relocate before submitting your Permanent Residence application, your change of address may affect which Immigration Office you must apply to and where you need to obtain certain supporting documents. In this guide, we explain whether moving impacts your application,…
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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.
