How to get a permanent resident visa in Japan

Permanent Resident Visa Japan

Permanent Resident Visa Japan

What are the benefits of Permanent Residence in Japan?

  • You can stay in Japan as long as you want, unless your visa (status of residence) is revoked or you fall under deportation.

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  • No restrictions on the activities you are permitted to engage in.

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  • If you are approved for a Permanent Residence visa, it makes it easier for your spouse or child to be approved for a Permanent Residence visa.

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  • It increases your credit in Japanese society (such as for a mortgage).


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What are the requirements to apply for "Permission for Permanent Residence"

1. Legal requirements
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  • The person is of good conduct.
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  • The person has sufficient assets or ability to make an independent living.
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  • The person's permanent residence is regarded to be in accord with the interests of Japan.
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  • The person has stayed in Japan for more than 10 years and also during the period, the person has had work permit or status of residence for more than 5 years.

   

  • The person has been never sentenced to a fine or imprisonment. The person fulfills public duties such as tax payment.

   

  • The maximum period of stay allowed for the person with his / her current status of residence.

   

  • There is no possibility that the person could do harm from the viewpoint of protection of public health.

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2. Special requirements for 10-year residence in principle
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  • The person is a spouse of a Japanese national, special permanent resident or permanent resident, and has been in a real martial relationship for more than 3 years consecutively and stayed in Japan more than 1 year consecutively.  Or the person is a true child of a Japanese nationals, special permanent resident or permanent resident, and has stayed in Japan more than 1 year consecutively.

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  • The person has stayed in Japan for more than 5 years consecutively with the status of long term resident.

 

  • The person has been recognized as a refugee, and has stayed in Japan for more than 5 years consecutively after recognition. 

 

  • The person has been recognized to have made a contribution to Japan in diplomatic, social, economic, cultural or other fields and has stayed in Japan for more than 5 years.

 

   (for more details, please see " Highly Skilled Professionals ")


Required documents for permanent residence application


  • Application form 1 copy
  • Photo             
  • Passport and residence card
  • Letter of Guarantee
  • Supporting documents (such as a tax certificate, a bank certificate, marriage certificate, and certificate of employment etc. It depends on your current status of residence).


In general this procedure takes between 8 months and 12 months.

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