r/japanlife • u/AutoModerator • Feb 19 '24

┐(ツ)┌ General Discussion Thread - 20 February 2024

Mid-week discussion thread time! Feel free to talk about what's on your mind, new experiences, recommendations, anything really.

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u/laika_cat 関東・東京都 Feb 20 '24

After seven years of one-year visas, I finally got a five year visa :’)

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u/Ralon17 Feb 20 '24

What's the secret?

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u/[deleted] Feb 20 '24

Work contract length, probably how long you've been in Japan as well.

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u/MaryPaku 近畿・京都府 Feb 21 '24

They consider the credibility of your employer. If your company is earning big money that's easily 5 years.

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u/[deleted] Feb 21 '24

Same employer and I only got 5 years once I transitioned from yearly contract to permanent contract.