Immigrate to Japan

Immigration to Japan is very popular because of the high quality of life and prosperity of this country, especially from Asian countries. Of course, Japan is not a country that accepts immigrants, but if they receive a visa for this country and live in Japan, due to the favorable living conditions, most people want to get a residence in Japan.

Japan is one of the most advanced countries in Asia, and the hard work of Japanese people has made the living standards in it higher than many European countries. Despite its small size, this island-shaped country has a large indigenous population of over 125 million people. Japan has 47 prefectures, the most important of which is Tokyo, the capital of Japan.

Is it good to immigrate to Japan?

Immigration to any country can be good if it is chosen according to the right criteria. Japan also has the criteria of a suitable country for immigration, and each person should make the final decision according to their immigration goals. Certainly, countries such as America, Canada or Australia, Germany will be a more suitable option for many people to immigrate and obtain permanent residence due to their immigration acceptability.

Documents and conditions for immigration to Japan

The required documents and conditions for immigration to Japan are different according to the visa. For example, for a study visa, you must have a Japanese language certificate along with other documents, but for an investment visa, the amount you intend to invest in and your expertise and work experience are considered.

General documents for immigrating to Japan by any method are as follows:

• passport
• Personal photo
• Certificate of no bad background
• Language certificate (study and work visa)
• Certificate of financial ability and account turnover
• health certificate
• Completing immigration forms

Costs of immigrating to Japan

The total cost of applying for a Japanese visa is not a fixed amount and varies according to the type of visa. The cost of a single-entry visa to Japan is 3,000 yen, and the cost of a multiple-entry visa is 6,000 yen. You will need the cost of document translation, financial resources, travel tickets, and in case of investment, you will need capital.

Benefits of immigrating to Japan

• High security
• Regular public transportation system
• Living in a modern country while preserving traditional culture
• High income if you have expertise
• Technology and high-speed internet
• Modern health and hygiene system

Disadvantages of immigrating to Japan

• High cost of living especially in Tokyo
• Difficulty learning Japanese for some people
• Hard work and long hours
• Living in small apartments
• Good earthquake and winter cold
• Overcrowding of cities during peak hours and high population density

Immigrate to Japan with a study visa

If you intend to study in long-term courses such as bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate in Japan, you must apply for a study visa through the Japanese embassy. You must have received a letter of acceptance to a university in Japan before submitting your documents to the embassy. If you do not have a full scholarship, proof of financial ability and account balance must also be provided, this certificate shows that you will be able to cover your education and living expenses for one academic year. For a student visa, you need at least 1.5 million yen for financial resources.

Note that international students who are studying in Japan will not be allowed to work in Japan and can only work for a limited number of hours per week by obtaining a permit. The best universities in Japan The University of Tokyo, Waseda University, Kyoto University and Osaka University are among the top universities in Japan.

Immigrate to Japan with a work visa

Workers can apply for a Japanese work visa in two ways. One method of action is through Japan’s required jobs. If your specialty is in the list of these jobs, most of which require high education and work experience, you can apply for this visa.

Another way is to personally apply for a job in Japan by sending your resume to Japanese employers. If a Japanese employer is unable to find the desired workforce among the local workforce, he can hire a foreign workforce. In this way, if you are married, you can also bring your family to Japan using a companion visa.

Japan investment visa

Although investment is one of the best ways to immigrate to Japan, but due to the high costs of this method, not every person can apply for this type of visa. Among the investment methods in Japan, we can mention company registration, property purchase, stock purchase, and government bond purchase. To register a company in Japan, you need at least 5 million yen. Types of company registration methods in Japan include joint stock company, limited liability company, partnership company and partnership company.

The Japanese investment visa, like other visas in this country, will not directly lead to residence in Japan, but after working and living in Japan for a few years and checking the conditions, you can apply for permanent residence.

Immigrate to Japan through marriage

If you apply for a Japanese marriage visa, you can apply for residence after living for at least 5 years. Because Japan does not accept the law of dual citizenship, if you apply for permanent residence, you must cancel your citizenship.

Obtaining residence in Japan

Finally, after living in Japan for a few years, you must meet the following conditions to qualify:

• At least 5 years living in Japan
• Not having the citizenship of another country
• At least 20 years old
• Not having a criminal record and bad background
• Sufficient financial ability to continue living in Japan

In case of studying in Japan, the years of study are not counted as years of residence. Therefore, after completing your education, you need to find a job. Also, due to the non-acceptance of dual citizenship, if you wish to obtain Japanese citizenship, you must renounce Iranian citizenship.

The conclusion of immigration to Japan

Japan is one of the countries that many Iranians have chosen as their immigration destination for a long time. The methods of immigrating to Japan should be based on age, expertise, level of education and the amount you intend to spend. The passport of Japan is always among the 5 most powerful passports in the world, and the high prosperity of life in Japan has made a large number of Iranians decide to immigrate to Japan.

Although Japan is considered an ideal country to live in many ways, at the same time, the cost of living there is very high, especially in big cities. Also, one of the reasons for Japan’s rapid development is hard work and long hours, which you must accept in case you immigrate to this country.