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Business Manager Visa Japan: Complete Guide 2026
Practical guide 1 month ago

Business Manager Visa Japan: Complete Guide 2026

The Business Manager visa allows you to create or manage a business in Japan. Capital of 5 million yen, physical office, business plan: discover all the conditions, the step-by-step procedure, and the pitfalls to avoid when starting a business in the land of the rising sun.

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Japanese Spouse Visa: The Complete Guide 2026
Practical guide 1 month ago

Japanese Spouse Visa: The Complete Guide 2026

The Spouse of Japanese National visa gives you complete freedom to work in Japan. If you are married to a Japanese national, discover the required documents, the application procedure, the pitfalls in case of divorce, and the path to permanent residency.

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Japan Work Visa (Engineer/Specialist in Humanities): Complete Guide 2026
Practical guide 1 month ago

Japan Work Visa (Engineer/Specialist in Humanities): Complete Guide 2026

The Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services visa is the most common work visa in Japan. Sponsored by the employer, it requires a university degree or 10 years of experience. Discover the complete procedure, from the Certificate of Eligibility to settling in.

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