Do I have to know japanese in order to move to japan?

Question:

I've been wanting to move to japan for years. I'm asian, I'm half chinese but I'm mainly vietnamese. Do I have to know japanese in order to move there??? How can i get a job and everything?

Answer:

You usually need working or student visa to live in Japan.

For working visa, you have to get a job offer from a Japanese company. But you can't look for a job in Japan without a visa. So you need it before you enter Japan.

For student visa, you have to be admitted to a Japanese college. You need to pay tuition and living cost for 4 years. It could be about $80,000.


Japanese skill is not a must to get a visa. But it will give you much advantage.