- Can I immigrate to Japan and live in Japan?<\/a><\/li>
- What should I consider if I want to live in Japan?<\/a><\/li>
- What types of long-term visas are there to live in Japan and how much do they cost?<\/a>
- Working Visa and Highly Skilled Professional Visa<\/a><\/li>
- Student Visa and Internship Visa<\/a><\/li>
- Working Holiday Visa<\/a><\/li>
- Spouse Visa<\/a><\/li>
- Other types of long-term visas<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- How can I get Permanent Residence in Japan?<\/a><\/li>
- Is it possible to become a Japanese citizen?<\/a>
- What are the requirements for Japanese citizenship?<\/a><\/li>
- How does the application process for naturalization work and which documents are required?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- What do I have to do before I emigrate to Japan and shortly after?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Can I immigrate to Japan and live in Japan?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The simple answer to this question is: yes, you can. There are different types of long-term visas. Most of them allow you to live and\/or work in Japan for a period of one, three, or five years.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Visa types that go beyond a short stay<\/a> and allow you to stay in Japan for a longer period are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Working Visa and Highly Skilled Professional Visa<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Student Visa and Internship<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Working Holidays Visa<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Spouse Visa<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Other types of long-term visas<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Permanent Residency<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Japanese Citizenship<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nWhat should I consider if I want to live in Japan?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The decision to immigrate and live in another country should never be taken lightly. Not only will the language be different, but so will the standard of living, the housing situation, and the social environment for most of us in Japan compared to our respective home countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Therefore, I would first like to give you a brief overview of the aspects to keep in mind when the question of wanting to live in Japan is in your head. Three aspects played a crucial role for me. But of course, these aspects can vary from person to person.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n
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“I am studying!” \u2014 If you want to live in Japan, you should also learn the language.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n With its more than 50,000 Kanji<\/a>, the Japanese language is included on UNESCO\u2019s list of the 10 most difficult languages to learn<\/a> for a reason. If you want to live in Japan, you will not be able to avoid studying the Japanese language in either the short or long term \u2014from simple greetings<\/a> and phrases to introduce yourself <\/a>to the different ways to express feelings like \u2018love\u2019<\/a> in Japanese. In addition, you’ll benefit greatly by studying Kanji. For example, if you want to explore Japan’s rural parts by train, you’ll also have to be able to read Kanji in order to get off at the correct station.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Numerous natural disasters<\/strong> hit Japan every year. Japan’s earth shakes around 5,000 times a year<\/a>, experiences an average of three typhoons per season<\/a>, and brings with them floods, followed by heat waves of up to 41 degrees, as it did in 2018<\/a>. If you have decided to emigrate to Japan, you’ll have to learn to be prepared for natural disasters.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Another issue is the cost of living<\/strong> and the housing situation in Japan<\/strong>. Those of you who have already been to Japan will know that Japanese apartments are much smaller compared to western apartments. The price for fruits and vegetables is also many times higher. In order to give you a small overview, here’s a monthly list of costs for the average income and expenditure for a two-person household in Tokyo area (as of April 2021)<\/a>. Insurance expenses are not included.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Student Visa and Internship<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- How does the application process for naturalization work and which documents are required?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- Student Visa and Internship Visa<\/a><\/li>
- What should I consider if I want to live in Japan?<\/a><\/li>
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