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Foreign nationals who have already stayed in Japan with a Japan's status of residence (VISA) need to apply for proper procedures in order to continue legally staying in Japan. The type of Japan's status of residence (VISA) and the procedures vary depending on the purpose of residence. In consideration of diversity of each of foreign nationals staying in Japan, I will proceed with the procedures for the status of residence (VISA) appropriately while consulting with them. For examples,

◆the procedures of “Change of status of residence”, “Extension of period of stay”, “Permanent residence”, “Naturalization”, “Residence card”, etc. for foreign nationals already having stayed in Japan.

◆Support for foreign nationals who wish to start up business in Japan (status of residence of “Business manager”), including support to use “program to increase foreign entrepreneurs” offered by Tokyo Metropolitan Government.

◆Support for International Students seeking career opportunity in Japan

◆Support for foreign nationals who want to attract children living in their home countries

etc.

Japan’s "Status of Residence" is what a foreign national staying in Japan should acquire strictly according to the activities planned in Japan, while "VISA" is issued at the Japanese Embassy or Consulate abroad, confirms that the passport possessed by the foreign national is valid, and indicates that it is appropriate for the foreign national to enter or stay in Japan. Therefore, Japan’s "Status of Residence" is specifically different from "VISA". However, many foreign nationals actually refer to Japan’s "Status of Residence" as "VISA", so to avoid confusion, I put both of words without distinction on this website.