All You Need To Know About Obtaining A Residence Card

The residency card is a card that is issued by the Immigration Services Agency for visitors that require a mid-term or even a long-term visiting plan to Japan. It shows the student’s details such as his/her landing permission, permission to change the status of his/her residence, the time period of his/her stay renewal permission, and also other information related to his/her residence, and so on.

If any updates are made to a student’s residency-related data, the Immigration Bureau will re-issue or update/ modify the residency card. It can also be used as the “certificate" of proof of legal residency status as denoted by the Ministry of Justice, which is the Government of Japan.

This means that while an international person who lives in Japan must be able to prove their residency status, they can make use of their residency card (or a Certificate of Residence). The residency card is used to prove residency status in situations like the process of opening a bank account, signing a contract for a mobile phone, or taking admission tests at Japanese schools, universities, and other institutions. Additionally, According to the laws for issuing residence cards, there is a duty to carry the residence card everywhere in Japan to be able to show the residence card. This is essential at all places such as city offices, and so on. Police officers may stop you on the road to ask for yur residence card in order to verify it for the details you have provided, etc, as on your residence card. If you are not carrying your card with you, the penalty may be a fine that can amount up to 200,000 yen. Always make it a point to note that a failure to carry your residence card with you always when you step out, may cause a doubt that you are staying illegally in Japan. So it is crucial to always hold onto your residence card along with you. Additionally, note that the foreigners who are in Japan who are of under 16 years of age are not required to carry their residence card.

For Daily Life Activities In Japan

To continue with your daily life in Japan, you must know to communicate in the Japanese Language as the Japanese people commonly do not speak English or any other foreign languages. Even if you want to step out to buy groceries or wish to travel by any means of public transport, you need to know Japanese Language.

For Study Routine

For the students who wish to pursue their higher education in Japan, Japanese Language is very crucial for them. Most Japanese universities and graduate schools offer different graduate and post graduate courses in Japanese. That is why proficiency in the Japanese Language is required to pursue higher studies in Japan.

For Part-Time Job

If students want to work on a part-time basis while they study in Japan, Japanese Language is a must. Without being able to talk in Japanese Language, it is quite difficult to get a job in Japan. If a student knows Japanese, it is very simple for him/her to get a part-time job to support their educational expenses, as well. The better the Japanese Language proficiency, the higher the communication effectiveness, as well as their salary.

For Full-Time/ Part-Time Job

For full time or permanent job, the student requires to know business or an advanced level of Japanese Language. There is a great opportunity/ chance to get a permanent full-time job.

For Permanent Residency

To get Permanent Residency (PR) or a Green Card in Japan, a student must have a technical know-how in a certain level of Japanese Language. This is one of the key criteria to obtain a PR in Japan.

For Citizenship

To obtain a Japanese Citizenship, the student must know a sufficient level of Japanese Language along with other mandatory elements.

Japan is undoubtedly a country with a multitude of career opportunities after completing your higher education in a school here in this country. But there are many reasons why Japan is an appealing country to students in India to pursue their higher education in Japan. Let us walk through some major reasons, as they are listed below:

Working part-time facilities

To work part-time, you will need an extra permit to work and it has a limit of 28 hours/week. This is equally interesting and insightful while you spend your time in Japan.

Travel

Japan is home to many travel opportunities. Be it night buses or highway express services that are both cheap and simple options of traveling in Japan, it gives you the best Japanese culture and language experiences.

Learn the Japanese Language

It is undoubtedly impossible to live a complete life in Japan without knowing the Japanese language, but since many schools and universities have a compulsory Japanese language course in their syllabi, and great availability of good applications based on learning Japanese language, it is not as daunting as it sounds to be. OTAGAI Business Consulting offers JLPT language classes to ensure you are well aware of the Japanese language as you prepare to pursue your higher education in Japan.  Contact our (OTAGAI Consulting services) official channel partner ESPPO Overseas Education Consultants, Kadavanthra, Ernakulam, Kerala.

Homestay Amenities

Homestays are a great way of cost-effective stays in Japan, as well as a deep insight into the everyday Japanese culture and life.