Hi All,
Thanks everyone that helped me with my previous question related to taking the job offer or not. I have decided on an offer and now gotten the COE processed and just received the electronic COE.
I have a few question related to after-arrival procedures. I know that after arrival the regular procedure after obtaining a residence is to go to local municipal office to register it and apply for my number card. But my situation is a bit different, I already planned a vacation to Japan from July 29-Sept 2 and my official starting date for my new company is Oct 3. I wonder should I apply the visa now and enter japan July 29 as a resident throughout my trip or wait till I get back from the trip as a tourist and apply my visa after. I've searched on MOJ and other University or information websites they all got conflicting information. Some say I need to register within 14 days of arrival some say within 14 days of obtaining a permanent residence.
According to MOJ:
A person who has had been issued a Residence Card need to register his / her address /
place of residence (file moving-in notification) within 14 days after his / her residence has been
determined.
Have anyone had any experience similar to me? Any information is appreciated, thanks!
by m1tan