· 3 min read
Certificate of Eligibility (COE) in Japan: what it is and how it works
The COE is applied for in Japan before someone moves here. Who files it, where, how long it takes, the fee, and getting it by email.
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Plain guides to residence procedures in Japan. Every figure comes from an official page, linked at the end, and each post is re-checked against its sources.
· 2 min read
Part-time jobs on a student or dependent visa: hours and permission
Students and dependents need a permission before taking a part-time job in Japan. What it is, the weekly hour limit, where to apply, and the fee.
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Changed jobs in Japan? The 14-day notification to immigration
Working in Japan on a status such as Engineer / Specialist in Humanities / International Services? Report a job change within 14 days. Who files, and how.
NotificationsWork· 3 min read
Visa renewal in Japan: when to apply, the fee and the wait
How the period of stay extension works: the 3-month window, where to apply, the fee, processing time, and what happens if your stay ends while you wait.
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