Hello,
I would like to move to Japan in the future (within the next 5 years). I’ve started learning the language on my own and also attend a small course.
My question is: What is the best way to immigrate with a good chance of getting permanent residency?
I read somewhere about the option of a 5-year student visa followed by a 5-year working visa.
To be honest, I completed my Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Business Informatics in Europe. During my studies, I worked as a software developer. (Unfortunately, the economic situation in Europe — especially in my country — is currently changing.)
After graduating last year, I started working in the e-commerce sector, managing different marketplaces and webshops. I would like to continue working remotely for my current company or as a freelancer. Finding a job is also a possibility but I don't know how hard it is.
However, I’ve noticed the following challenges:
- The digital nomad visa requires a high salary (based on US standards).
- A student visa might be possible, but accumulating five years of work experience afterwards could be a problem.
- There's no specific freelancing visa.
- The business visa is complicated because it requires hiring two employees. (+ office rent)
- I’m not sure about the investor visa – could you clarify that?
I feel so lost right now, and I’m afraid that everything I’m doing is for nothing.
by Real_Spare_6123