Moving to Japan
Explore your residence options
Connect your intended activities in Japan with the official residence-status procedures.
Your next steps
- 01
Describe your intended work, study or family activities
Start with the official service linked below. Your circumstances and location can change the procedure.
- 02
Check the relevant status and official application route
- 03
Confirm requirements before making travel commitments
Documents, fees and deadlines
Use the current official checklist for your specific application. Ask Immibot to check current details, or confirm them with the responsible office.
Sources & current information
This is an editorial task guide. The linked official service supplies the current procedure; the guidebook provides background.
Open the responsible official source ↗Source references organised: 2026-10-12. Current legal requirements are checked when you ask.