The residence card is mandatory for anyone who intends to remain in Japan longer than the period of stay authorised with a tourist visa. It is used as an ID-card in the Japanese administration system. The residence card will be required for most of the procedures that you will need to complete within the first […]

If you want to study and work in Japan with a WHV: – You are allowed to work in Japan with a WHV – Income from this activity should only be complementary – WHV holders are not allowed to take part in some specific professional activities (See list) – Violating these rules will lead to […]

In order to obtain a Working Holiday Visa for Japan, you have to consider the following: Rules apply to all applicants   You cannot be accompanied by a dependent (spouse or children) You have to possess a valid passport You have to possess a return/onward travel ticket or sufficient funds in order to purchase such […]

Do you feel ready to embark on your Japanese language journey? Have you already found your Japanese language school in Japan or your university? That is great! However, do not forget to apply for your Student Visa. This document is essential, if you’d like to stay longer in the land of the rising sun than […]

A Certificate of Eligibility (CoE): Our school, SNG, is accredited and is able to get you a CoE. You want to learn Japanese in Japan; or maybe you plan to move in order to work in Japan? In these two cases or for many other reasons, your stay in the land of the rising sun […]