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Visa to Live in Japan
Long-term pathways: Student, Spouse, and Permanent Residency.
Last Updated: December 12, 2024
Requirements Checklist
✅ Visa Requirement Checklist
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Process
1
Choose correct category.
2
Apply for COE in Japan.
3
Convert COE to Visa abroad.
Student Visa
The easiest way to move to Japan. Enroll in a language school (6 months - 2 years) or university. You can work part-time (28 hours/week).
Spouse Visa
If you marry a Japanese national, you can get a Spouse Visa. It allows you to work any job without restriction. The application requires proof of a genuine relationship (photos, chat logs).
Permanent Residency (PR)
Usually requires 10 years of consecutive residence (or 1-3 years for High Skilled Professionals). It allows you to stay indefinitely without renewing visas.