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Tout savoir pour s'installer au Japon en 2026 : visas, COE, logement, compte bancaire, assurance santé, budget. Le guide de A à Z pour les expatriés français.
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Guide pratique pour renouveler votre visa au Japon : documents requis, frais, démarches en ligne ou en personne, et conseils pour les expatriés francophones.
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Tout comprendre sur le Certificate of Eligibility (COE) au Japon : qui doit en faire la demande, documents requis, procédure en ligne et délais à prévoir pour 2026.
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Work visas, COE, permanent residence, fees and obligations: the complete guide for French citizens who want to live in Japan in 2026.
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Which visa should you choose to live in Japan? A comprehensive comparison of long-stay options: work, study, spouse, HSP and permanent residence.
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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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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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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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The Working Holiday Visa (WHV) Japan allows French citizens aged 18-30 to live and work in Japan for 1 year. Quota, embassy procedure, budget, possible jobs: everything you need to know to get your WHV and go on an adventure.
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French citizens can stay in Japan up to 90 days visa-free. Learn entry requirements, how to extend for an additional 90 days, and the difference with a formal tourist visa.
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Discover how to obtain a student visa for Japan: requirements, procedures, costs, and practical tips to start your Japanese studies. Complete guide for French citizens.
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Japan officially launched its Digital Nomad Visa on April 1, 2024. Complete guide with eligibility criteria, income requirements, application process, and practical tips.
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A French expat's journey finding work as a building painter in Tokyo via Craigslist. Practical advice, workplace traditions (Bounenkai, Omiyage), and the reality of manual labor in Japan.
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Great news! The Sekaijin community is expanding to the Land of the Rising Sun. Discover our section dedicated to French expatriates in Japan now.
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