Clear, accurate guidance for foreign residents navigating visas, residence cards, and life admin in Japan.
When to apply, where to go, the documents you need by visa type, processing times, and the grace period that keeps you legal while you wait.
The 14-day rule, the ward office procedure, and everything else you must update when you move.
A side-by-side comparison of the main residence statuses: who they are for, duration, work rights, and path to permanent residence.
Eligibility, the points-based fast track, documents, common rejection reasons, and what changes after you get PR.
The difference between the grace period and an overstay, what to do next, and the consequences to avoid.
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