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Already eligible for Japan’s Highly Skilled Professional Visa? Learn how to get Permanent Residency faster, including 1-year and 3-year routes.
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Learn whether self-sponsorship is possible in Japan, who qualifies, visa types that allow it, and common mistakes to avoid in 2026.
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Learn how Japan’s Highly Skilled Professional Visa works, including the points system, benefits, and fastest path to permanent residency in 2026.
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By Admin••0 reactions•26 viewsLearn whether self-sponsorship is possible in Japan, who qualifies, visa types that allow it, and common mistakes to avoid in 2026.
By Admin••0 reactions•46 viewsLearn how Japan’s Highly Skilled Professional Visa works, including the points system, benefits, and fastest path to permanent residency in 2026.
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Read real anonymized visa rejection stories in Japan. Learn why applications fail, common mistakes, and how to avoid rejection for work, dependent, and PR visas.
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Compare Dependent Visa vs Spouse of Japanese National Visa for Permanent Residency in Japan. Learn timelines, income rules, risks, and the best PR strategy for 2026.
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Thinking of switching electricity in Japan? Discover why Octopus Energy beats other providers—and get ¥8,000 off your bill with a referral.
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See real income calculation examples for Japan’s Dependent Visa in 2026. Learn how Immigration evaluates salary, rent, taxes, and family size with approval and rejection cases.
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Learn the real income requirements for Japan’s Dependent Visa in 2026, including minimum salary guidelines, family size impact, and common rejection reasons explained with examples.
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A complete and up-to-date checklist of documents required for Permanent Residence (PR) applications for Dependent Visa holders in Japan, including sponsor documents and common mistakes.
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Real approval case studies of Permanent Residence (PR) applications for Dependent Visa holders in Japan, including income levels, timelines, and success factors.
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Real case studies of Permanent Residence (PR) rejections for Dependent Visa holders in Japan, including income issues, work violations, and strategies to improve approval chances.
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Is freelancing allowed on a dependent visa in Japan? Learn what’s legal, what’s risky, real gray zones, income limits, penalties, and safer alternatives for foreign residents.
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