Living Essentials in Japan: visa, residence card, insurance & tax
Practical guides to visa, residence card, My Number, health insurance, tax and pension for foreigners in Japan.
Guides
- Sending Money Abroad from Japan: Banks, Services & Fees Explained
- Visa & Residence Status Renewal in Japan: Deadlines, Extension & Requirements for Foreigners
- Cancelling National Health Insurance in Japan: Procedures When You Leave
- Lost or Damaged Residence Card (Zairyu Card) in Japan: Emergency Replacement Process
- Getting a Japanese Bank Account as a Foreigner: Complete Guide to Opening & Requirements
- Renewing Your Japanese Driving License as a Foreigner: Process, Timeline & Documents
- Visa Extension & Status of Residence Renewal in Japan: Timeline, Documents & Application Process for Foreigners
- Filing Your Tax Return (Kakutei Shinkoku) in Japan: Guide for Foreign Residents & Remote Workers
- Pension Lump-Sum Refund When Leaving Japan
- How to Get Permanent Residency in Japan
- Opening a Bank Account in Japan as a Foreigner: Requirements & Steps
- Municipal Registration (Juminhyo) & Address Transfer in Japan: A Foreigner's Guide
- Dental Care & Health Insurance Coverage in Japan: What Foreigners Need to Know
- Re-entry Permit (Kaizai) in Japan: Why You Need It Before Leaving
- Change of Address in Japan: Updating Your Registration at City Hall
- Setting Up Utilities in Japan as a Foreigner: Gas, Electricity & Water
- National Pension System in Japan for Foreigners: Coverage, Exemptions & Refunds
- Resident Tax Payment Schedule for Foreigners in Japan: Deadlines & Methods
- Residence Card Renewal & Extension in Japan: Deadlines & Procedures
- Changing Resident Status in Japan: Work Visa to Student & Beyond
- Understanding Resident Tax Calculation & Payment Schedule for Foreigners in Japan
- National Health Insurance Enrollment Deadline in Japan: Penalties & Exemptions for Foreigners
- Lost or Damaged Residence Card (Zairyu Card) in Japan: Replacement Process & Timeline
- Tax Refund When Leaving Japan: Non-Resident Status & Final Tax Settlement for Foreigners
- Resident Tax Exemption & Non-Resident Status in Japan: When You Stop Paying
- Resident Tax Filing in Japan for Foreigners: Deadlines, Forms & Process
- Switching Between National and Workplace Health Insurance in Japan: Procedures & Timing
- Inkan Seal vs. Digital Signatures in Japan: When to Use Each for Official Documents
- Work Restrictions on Your Residence Card: Activities Permitted by Visa Status in Japan
- My Number Card Application Process for Foreigners in Japan: Steps & Timeline
- How to Get a Juminhyo (Resident Certificate) in Japan: Requirements & Uses
- Residence Card Expiry & Renewal Timeline: When to Apply & What Happens If You Miss the Deadline
- Tax Identification Number Abroad: Reporting Requirements for Foreigners Leaving Japan
- Updating Your Residence Card After Moving in Japan: Complete Procedures & Timeline
- Juminhyo (Certificate of Residence) for Foreigners in Japan: Uses, How to Get & Common Situations
- Adding Dependents to Health Insurance in Japan: Coverage & Procedures
- Changing Your Name in Japan's Family Register (Koseki): Process for Foreigners
- Divorce & Separation Procedures for Foreigners in Japan: Legal Process & Registration
- Getting Your Tax Number (My Number) as a Foreign Resident in Japan: Process & Requirements
- Child Allowance (Kodomo Teate) for Foreign Residents in Japan: Eligibility & Application
- Municipal Tax Deductions & Exemptions for Foreigners in Japan: Eligible Expenses & Application
- Lost Residence Card in Japan: Emergency Reporting & Replacement Timeline for Foreigners
- Inheritance & Estate Procedures for Foreigners in Japan: Legal Requirements & Steps
- Spousal Visa & Marriage Registration in Japan: Process for Foreign Residents
- Apartment Rental Guarantor (Hoshonin) Requirements for Foreigners in Japan: Alternatives & Process
- Bicycle Registration in Japan for Foreigners: Legal Requirements & Process
- Getting a Japanese Phone Number & Mobile Contract as a Foreigner: Requirements & Providers
- Pension Lump-Sum Refund (Nenkin Jikkyoku) for Foreigners Leaving Japan: Eligibility & Application
- Changing Your Visa Status (Zairyu Shikaku Henkou) in Japan: Work to Spouse, Student & Beyond
- Student Health Insurance in Japan for International Students: Enrollment & Coverage
- Proof of Residence in Japan: Documents, Requirements & How to Obtain
- Marriage Registration in Japan for Foreigners: Legal Process & Family Registry (Koseki)
- Updating Your Residence Card After a Visa Status Change in Japan: Required Procedures
- Key Money (Reikin) & Security Deposit in Japanese Apartments: What Foreigners Need to Know
- Foreigner Residence Status Restrictions in Japan: Permitted Activities & Work Limitations by Visa Type
- Health Checkup (Ningen Dock) for Foreigners in Japan: Coverage, Booking & Process
- Legal Name Change Registration in Japan for Foreigners: Process & Family Registry Updates
- Guarantor Insurance (Hoshonin Hoken) for Foreigners in Japan: Cost-Effective Alternative to Finding a Guarantor
- Using Utility Bills as Proof of Residence in Japan: Acceptable Documents & Requirements
- Refusing Health Insurance in Japan: Legal Consequences & Enforcement for Foreigners
- Lost or Damaged My Number Card in Japan: Emergency Replacement & Timeline for Foreigners
- Alien Registration & Fingerprinting in Japan for Foreigners: Requirements & Process
- National Health Insurance Payment Methods & Deadlines in Japan for Foreigners: Complete Guide
- Checking Your Pension Payment Status & Records in Japan: Guide for Foreign Residents
- Family Court Procedures for Foreigners in Japan: Custody, Support & Legal Rights
- Guarantor Seal (Inkan) Requirements & Notarization for Foreigners in Japan
- School Enrollment for Foreign Children in Japan: Registration, Documents & Procedures
- Vehicle Inspection (Shaken) for Foreigners in Japan: Requirements, Costs & Process
- Japan Visa & Residence Status Types Explained
- Residence Card (Zairyu Card): What It Is and How to Use It
- My Number Card for Foreigners: How to Get One
- National Health Insurance in Japan: How to Enroll & Costs
- Resident Tax & Income Tax for Foreigners in Japan
- Dependent Visa: Bringing Your Family to Japan
- Converting a Foreign Driving License in Japan (Gaimen Kirikae)
- Emergency Contact Registration (Kinkyū Renraku) in Japan: Setup & Requirements
- Family Register (Koseki) & Foreigners in Japan: What You Need to Know
- Employment Insurance & Unemployment Benefits for Foreigners in Japan
- Inkan (Hanko) Seal Registration for Foreigners in Japan: Requirements & Usage
- Using Japan Post (Yubin) & Mail Services as a Foreign Resident: Address Registration & Forwarding
- Municipal Ward Office (Ku/Shi Yakusho) Services for Foreigners in Japan: What You Can Do There
- Japanese Postal Address Format for Foreigners: How to Write & Receive Mail in Japan
- Tax File Number (Zeimusho) & Tax Identification for Foreigners in Japan: Registration & Requirements