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Visa & Immigration

Japan Visa Guide for Filipino Citizens (Tourist & Work)
ByJapan Handbook Editorial Team October 30, 2025September 25, 2026 September 25, 2026

Japan visa requirements for Filipino citizens explain tourist application steps, work permits, certificate of eligibility rules, fees, and timelines.

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Japan Visa Guide for Indian Citizens (Tourist & Work)
ByJapan Handbook Editorial Team October 30, 2025September 25, 2026 September 25, 2026

Japan visa requirements for Indian citizens detail tourist eVISAs, multiple-entry options, fees, and work routes like Engineer and SSW.

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Visa & Immigration

How to Apply for a Japanese Tourist Visa from Vietnam (2027 Guide)
ByJapan Handbook Editorial Team October 30, 2025October 26, 2026 October 26, 2026

Japan tourist visa applications from Vietnam require choosing between eVISA and sticker visas, gathering financial documents, and paying official fees.

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Japan Working Holiday Visa Guide – Europe Edition (France & Germany)
ByJapan Handbook Editorial Team October 30, 2025September 25, 2026 September 25, 2026

French and German citizens applying for a Japan Working Holiday Visa can review age limits, fund requirements, medical certificates, and application steps.

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Document Apostille & Translation for Japan (Visa/School Papers)
ByJapan Handbook Editorial Team October 30, 2025October 14, 2026 October 14, 2026

Document authentication and Japanese translation requirements for visa and school applications explain how to avoid rejections when moving to Japan.

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Weekly Roundup: Japan Visa FAQs and Common Mistakes
ByJapan Handbook Editorial Team October 30, 2025October 15, 2026 October 15, 2026

Japan visa regulations, certificate validity periods, remote work limits, address registration deadlines, and fee changes for 2025.

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Visa & Immigration

Long-Term Resident (Nikkei) Visa Guide: For Descendants of Japanese Nationals
ByJapan Handbook Editorial Team October 30, 2025October 14, 2026 October 14, 2026

Japan immigration rules explain the Long-Term Resident status for Nikkei descendants, covering lineage proof, application steps, work rights, and fees.

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Japan Student Visa College Application Guide
ByJapan Handbook Editorial Team October 30, 2025October 14, 2026 October 14, 2026

Japan student visa requirements include a Certificate of Eligibility, consular filing, proof of funds, and address registration within 14 days.

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Japan Spouse Visa Guide: Marriage to a Japanese Citizen
ByJapan Handbook Editorial Team October 30, 2025October 14, 2026 October 14, 2026

Japan marriage visa requirements, application routes, 2025 fees, document checklists, and post-arrival steps for spouses of Japanese citizens.

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Housing & Living

Living in Fukuoka as an Expat: An Insider’s Guide
ByJapan Handbook Editorial Team October 30, 2025September 25, 2026 September 25, 2026

Fukuoka expat living details cover neighborhood choices, rental costs, transport options, healthcare access, and sample monthly budgets for newcomers.

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