Latest information as of May 2022, 5 | Immigration deregulation status and precautions for immigration procedures

In 2022, signs of recovery from the threat of the new coronavirus are gradually beginning to appear.
As countries around the world move to with Corona, Japan has also begun to review the strict restrictions on immigration regulations.
This time, I will explain the immigration control status in 2022 and points to note when carrying out immigration procedures.

The latest status of immigration restrictions in Korona-ka

Due to the Korona-ka, the situation was significantly different from the previous immigration restrictions.
More than two years have passed since then, and the regulations that were initially very strict are changing.
This time, I will explain each of them focusing on the following points.

• ● Latest immigration deregulation status
• ● Status of residence where entry has resumed
• ● Status of residence for which immigration restrictions are expected in the future

Let's take a closer look at what each one looks like.

▼ Latest submission deregulation status

August 2022, 4New measures for strengthening border measures (27)From March 3st, new foreigners who are not for tourism purposes are allowed to enter the country under the supervision of the person in charge of acceptance.
Until now, new entry of foreign nationals from all countries and regions was temporarily suspended, and was not possible unless there were "special circumstances."

• ● New entry for a short stay (March or less) for commercial or employment purposes
• ● New entry for long-term stay
• ● Foreigners re-entering Japan with a re-entry permit (including a deemed re-entry permit)
• ● Japanese / permanent resident spouse or their children
• ● A spouse or child of a resident who has a family staying in Japan and the family is separated.
• ● Persons who are recognized as having the necessity of family integration in a state of family separation and who obtain the status of residence of "family stay" or "specific activity"
• ● Those who have or obtain a "diplomatic" or "public" status of residence
• ● In addition to the above, individual circumstances such as when there are circumstances that require special humanitarian consideration or when there is a public interest are recognized.

Only in the above cases, it will be accepted by the application of the person in charge of acceptance located in Japan.
However, other than the above, it is still regulated.

▼ Status of residence where entry has resumed

From March 2022, 3, new entry for non-tourist purposes for short-term stays is permitted under the supervision of the host.
Therefore, in most cases, you can issue a visa if you apply.
Since student visas can also be issued, many foreign students are coming to Japan for the new semester of Japanese universities.

On the other hand, for returnees and immigrants from countries and regions where Omicron stocks are rampant, there is a set waiting period at home, so it is not immediately free.
It may be necessary to be careful because movement restrictions etc. may be applied for a short period of time.

▼ Status of residence for which immigration restrictions are expected in the future

Tourism-related statuses are likely to be subject to entry restrictions in the future.
As a tourism-related visa, "Short-term stay visa"And so on.

Since a short-term stay visa is literally intended for a short-term stay, it is a major premise that you will complete the scheduled activities within a specified period such as within 15 days or 30 days.
Short-term stay visas are used for the following purposes in addition to tourism.

• ・ Treatment of illness and injury
• ・ Participate in councils and contests
• ・ Visit to relatives and friends
• ・ Purpose of market research
• ・ Company information sessions and meetings
• ・ Business negotiations and contracts

Precautions when considering new entry

As of May 2022, there are some points to keep in mind when considering new entry.
This is because it is not released as it was before the Korona-ka, and some restrictions on entry into Japan have still been lifted.

Above all, pay attention to the following points.

• ・ Must be a short-term stay (March or less) for commercial or working purposes
• ・ You must apply in advance through the Immigration Health Management System of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare.
• ・ There will be a waiting period after entering Japan.

I will explain in detail what each means.

▼Notes ① Must be a short-term stay (3 months or less) for business, work, etc.

As of May 2022The restriction has been lifted is "Purpose of commercial / working, etc.'Has become.
for that reasonYou cannot come to Japan for sightseeing purposes.

In addition, if you are staying for business, work, etc.,Must be less than 3 months oldThere is also a restriction.
It's a very confusing point, but be aware that it's not March of the month.

Basically, short-term stays of more than 4 months are not permitted.
Also before coming to JapanMySOSBy installing the app "" and entering the necessary information, you can omit the troublesome procedure after arriving at the airport.
If you find the procedure troublesome, we recommend entering your information in "MySOS" in advance.

▼Note ② You must apply in advance through the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare's Immigration Health Management System.

Since new entry of foreigners is permitted with restrictions, there are some cases where the person in charge of acceptance must apply in advance.
One of them is "Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare Immigrant Health Confirmation System (ERFS)".
ERFS is an online application for new entry of foreigners, and anyone can easily do it using a personal computer.
The following information is required when inputting, so it will be smooth if you prepare in advance.

• -Passport information for immigrants
• -Address information such as waiting facilities for immigrants after entering the country

All you have to do is enter it in ERFS, and then hand the receipt to the foreigner who will enter the country.
However,Computer environment requiredTherefore, it works on both Windows and Mac, but it is not compatible with smartphones and tablets such as Android and iOS.
Be sure to do it from your computer.

We will apply for ERFS on your behalf!

* Please contact us for details.

▼Note③ There will be a waiting period after entering the country.

For foreigners newly entering the country, please take quarantine measures after entering the country.waiting periodto happen.
You must have completed the prescribed application under the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare Immigration Health Confirmation System (ERFS) mentioned above.
After that, as part of the measures at the water's edge, a waiting period will be set up at home.

Regarding waiting at home, it changes as follows depending on whether or not you are taking the third vaccine.

● Third time Uninoculated

After waiting for 3 days at the accommodation secured by the quarantine station, if the result of the inspection received at the accommodation is negative, the waiting is canceled.

● Third time Inoculated

As a general rule, wait for 7 days at home, etc., and if the result of the voluntary test received within 3 days after entering Japan is negative, cancel the waiting after that.

In addition to these, public transportation can be used only when moving to the purpose of waiting at home within 24 hours after entering Japan.
Other countries and regions where mutant strains other than Omicron strains dominate are subject to strict restrictions.
Therefore, it is recommended to check in advance because the waiting after entering Japan will proceed smoothly.

Benefits of consulting an administrative scrivener when applying for status of residence

Application for status of residence has become more complicated than before due to the Korona-ka.
What I would like to use in such a case isAdministrative scrivener.

Consulting with an administrative scrivener has the following merits.

• ・ You can rest assured that the documents will be collected without any defects.
• ・ Will go to the Immigration Bureau
• ・ You can consult with a professional

Let's take a closer look at each.

▼Advantage 1: You can rest assured that your documents will be collected without any defects.

There are a wide variety of documents required to apply for status of residence.
Whether you are a beginner or not, it is the same to collect documents.
Many of the documents are issued by government offices, so it can be quite difficult to collect the necessary documents when you are working normally.
The administrative scrivener collects such documents quickly and accurately on your behalf.And you don't even need a power of attorney.
The ability to efficiently collect the necessary documents for your application without any defects is a big advantage.

▼Advantage 2: You will go to the Immigration Bureau

One of the merits of using an administrative scrivener is that you go to the Immigration Bureau.
This is because the Immigration Bureau, like other administrative agencies, is only open during the day on weekdays.
Therefore, if you apply for a status of residence, you have to take a day off to go out, or if you do it at a company, the person in charge must go out during working hours.
That's fine, but like other government agencies, the Immigration Bureau is crowded during the day on weekdays, so it's okay to go to apply, but you may have to wait for hours.
Hiring an administrative scrivener has the advantage of saving you such trouble and time.

▼Advantage 3: You can consult a professional

If you have any questions about applying for status of residence, it is also an advantage to be able to consult with an administrative scrivener.
In particular, most of the application-related documents are documents that are rarely involved.
Therefore, when applying, questions such as "Is this document really okay?" And "I'm worried about any inadequacies" always arise.
Of course, it is good to research on the internet or in books, but the information is unreliable in terms of accuracy, and you may end up completing your application documents incorrectly.
However, if you consult an administrative scrivener, they will help you with your questions with the correct information and knowledge.
If your application documents are incomplete, it will take time and effort to recreate them.
Creating an environment where you can consult with a professional at any time is a major benefit of using an administrative scrivener.

For consultation regarding application for status of residence, please contact Climb, an administrative scrivener corporation.

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It may change depending on the situation in the future, and I think that many people are worried about applying for status of residence.
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Since the opening of the business, we have been developing with one visa application, and so far we have received consultations on employment of foreigners and visas from many companies and individual customers.
An administrative scrivener who is particularly strong in immigration law and employment of foreigners will make the best proposals using the knowledge and experience accumulated so far.
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We accept inquiries by phone or email for free, so if you have any problems with your status of residence, please feel free to contact us.

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