Questions tagged [japan]

Questions regarding emigrating from, immigrating to and living in Japan.

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Japan Name - Marriage with a dual citizen

I am an American female citizen marrying a dual (Japanese & American) citizen man and I know that Japan has a law that states that Japanese women have to change their last name when they get married. I have my number in Japan, so I exist in their…
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Is the arrival date I entered on my Japan visa application form flexible?

TL;DR: If I put "September 10" as my arrival date on my visa application form, will I have problems if I enter Japan on another day instead? I have been hired by an employer in Tokyo, but they have not told me my exact placement yet, and I have not…
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In Japan, is it possible to have a tourist visa converted to a work visa?

Let's say, while you're on vacation (within the 3-month limit for tourist stay), that you got a job offer from a Japanese company. Is it possible to have your tourist visa converted to a work visa without leaving Japan?
Sidharta Gautama
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Japan work visa and tickets for 5 family members?

I've got a job offer from Japan, I'll be relocating with family, 2 adults, 3 kids. As a visa requirement, I have to mention entry and departure dates on the visa form. What do I put in the case of a work visa (stay for more than 1 year)? For the…
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