Hi there,

I'm currently in my first year in Japan and holding an Instructor Visa. I will be leaving Company A this March, and my Instructor Visa is set to expire on April 1st. I have already found Company B and am waiting for them to send me my contract. The new company has informed me that they will be changing my visa to a Humanities Visa.

Here’s my concern: Since I am not renewing my contract with my current company, I won’t be renewing my Instructor Visa either. My last working day at Company A is March 24th, and I want to leave on good terms. I plan to start processing my visa change around March 24th, but since my current visa expires on April 1st, I’m worried about the short timeframe.

Will this cause any complications? I’ve heard that visa applications should be processed at least a month before expiration, so I’m a bit concerned about the timing. Any insights would be greatly appreciated!

Thank you! 😊