Quitting/Moving Jobs - What happens to my visa?

theox · (#1 (**permalink**))

Hi,

I moved to Japan last year on a 3-year visa, and have 2 years left.

However I'm thinking of quitting my job or changing jobs at least.

Does anyone know what the standard situation is for working visas?
If I quit my job, do I have to go back home?
Can I stay till the end of my 3-year visa?

Is there somewhere I can look up more information about my situation?

Thanks,

Theo

Sangetsu · (#2 (**permalink**))

You can stay until your visa expires. However, you'll have to inform immigration and your ward office of your change in status. You'll need to bring them a copy of the new contract from your new employer, as well as the usual sponsorhip form. The process is no more difficult than if you were moving to a new apartment more getting your visa renewed.

blimp · (#3 (**permalink**))

please be aware that you can only legally work within the same visa status without getting a new visa. this doesn't mean that it is impossible to get a different visa status.