What kind of re-entry permit does a permanent resident need?

What is a re-entry permit?

A re-entry permit is a permit for a foreigner residing in Japan to temporarily leave the country and re-enter Japan.Simplify immigration and landing procedurespermission given by the Minister of Justice to
It is given on the premise of entering the country before departure.

If you have a re-entry permit, it is usually required for re-entry applicationsvisa exemptBecauseYou can enter Japan again without spending time and effortis a big advantage.
Also, when entering the country, I had it when I left the countryStatus of residence and period of stay are deemed to be continuingTherefore, there is no need to obtain a new status of residence.

On the other hand, if you leave Japan without a re-entry permit,Both the acquired status of residence and the period of stay will be extinguished.I will do it.
Therefore, if you wish to re-enter Japan, you will need to obtain a new visa, apply for landing, and receive permission after going through the landing examination procedure.

You know it takes a lot of time.
Therefore, basically, foreigners who have a status of residence should apply for a re-entry permit when leaving the country for some reason.

There are two types of re-entry permits:

• ● Valid for one time only
• ● Can be used any number of times within the validity period

The validity period is determined within the period of the current status of residence,Up to 5 years (6 years for special permanent residents).
The application is also very easy, prepare and submit the following four items.

[Things to prepare when applying for a re-entry permit]

• re-entry permit
• Passport (passport)
• Resident card (or alien registration certificate deemed to be a resident card)
• Fee (single re-entry permit: 3,000 yen, multiple re-entry permit: 6,000 yen)

You can prepare in one day, so we recommend that you obtain a re-entry permit as much as possible when you leave Japan.

What is a special re-entry permit?

Permanent re-entry permitis a permit issued to a foreigner who has a status of residence in Japan and has a passport.
Re-enter Japan within 1 year from the date of departurewhen you wish tosimple procedureYou can re-enter Japan with

Simply put, by leaving Japan after conveying your intention to re-enter,A system that allows activities with the same status of residence when re-entering Japan.
It also simplifies the process, so you don't even need a regular entry permit.

Therefore, it is very effective in the following cases.

• Temporary return to home country
• short business trip
• Travel

In such a caseYou do not have to apply for a re-entry permit to the Immigration Services Agency..
If you have a status of residence and a passport, you should actively use it.
The application is easy, and you can ask the immigration inspector at the airport when you leave Japan."I want to leave Japan with a special re-entry permit"Just tell it and write it on the dedicated ED card.

On the other hand, there are of course some caveats.
In particularPeriod of staymust be firmly grasped.

For example, a deemed re-entry permitRe-enter Japan within 1 yearis assumed.
for that reasonIf your status of residence expires within one year, you can re-enter Japan only until the expiration date..
If you re-enter Japan after the period of your status of residence has expired,It takes time and effort because you have to apply for a new visa..
When using a special re-entry permit, be sure to check the period of your current status of residence.

In addition, not everyone can use the special re-entry permit, and the following people are not eligible.

　[Persons not eligible for special re-entry permit]

• ● Those who are in the process of canceling their status of residence
• ● Persons subject to suspension of departure confirmation
• ● Persons for whom a detention order has been issued
• ● Persons residing in Japan with a “designated activities” visa that is being recognized as a refugee
• ● Applicants who are recognized by the Minister of Justice as having a risk of engaging in acts that harm the interests or ideas of Japan, or having other reasonable grounds for requiring re-entry permission for fair control of immigration.

Those who fall under any of the above must obtain a normal re-entry permit.
Similarly, special permanent residents are also eligible for a special re-entry permit, so please refer to it.

Benefits of obtaining a re-entry permit

The biggest advantage of obtaining a re-entry permit isSimplification of procedures.

Normally, if a foreigner with a status of residence leaves Japan without a re-entry permit,Status of residence will be revoked.
Therefore, in order to enter Japan again, you will have to apply for a new visa.

This is very troublesome, for example, if you have a status of residence such as "Business Manager", "Spouse or Child of Japanese National" or "Permanent Resident" before leaving Japan, it will take the same amount of time and effort as when you obtained it. .
Depending on the status of residence, it may take years, so cancellation is a big deal for foreigners living in Japan.Demerit.

However, as long as you have a re-entry permit,Even if you leave Japan once, you can stay with the same status of residence and period of stay without a visa if you have the same purpose of stay..
In addition to being able to easily prepare the necessary documents at the time of application, applicants are also OK with one of the following.

　【Applicant】

• Departing foreigner
• Employees of institutions or organizations to which the foreigner belongs, employees of organizations that support foreigners, travel agents, etc.
• Lawyers and administrative scriveners
• Legal representative of the foreigner himself/herself
• Others deemed appropriate by the director of the Regional Immigration Bureau

Institutions and groups should"Application intermediary"Although it is necessary to receive an application for this, it is also characterized by a wide range of people who can apply.
Basically, you can apply by the day before you leave Japan, and the procedure is very simple.

　【procedure】

1. Completing a re-entry permit application form
2. Apply at the regional immigration office that has jurisdiction over your place of residence
3. Pay the application fee by stamp

The re-entry permit application will also be reviewed, but the period is very short, and you will be notified of the result on the day of application, so you should be fine even if it is the last minute.
However, we recommend that you apply well in advance, just in case.

If you cannot re-enter Japan within the period of re-entry permit

If you leave Japan with a re-entry permit and cannot re-enter within that period,Can be extended only onceThere are cases.
Of course, that is limited to re-entry permits,Special re-entry permit is not subject to extension of period.
If you have applied for a special re-entry permit, you will need to apply for a visa again.

On the other hand, if you have applied for a re-entry permit and left the country,The validity period does not exceed 1 year and can be extended within 6 years (7 years for special permanent residents) from the effective date of the permission..
However,It is not possible to extend beyond the period of stay.So be careful.

If the re-entry permit cannot be extended, the Immigration Services Agency will issue a new application.Procedures for Issuance of Certificate of EligibilityAnd the.
In other words, if you do not enter Japan within the period set by the re-entry permit,Your residence permit will be revoked.
Therefore, if you are unable to return within the re-entry period for unavoidable reasons such as unplanned business or illness, please go to the nearest diplomatic mission.Application for extension of re-entry permitLet.

I want you to be careful, even if you apply for an extensionPermission is not necessarily granted, only when the Minister of Justice recognizes that there is a reasonable reason.
In particular, if the period of stay or re-entry period has expired due to the recent corona disaster, it will be recognized as "special circumstances", so it is a good idea to apply.

Summary

A re-entry permit is a system used by foreigners living in Japan when they leave the country for some reason.
By applying, you can stay in Japan with the acquired status of residence and period of stay without having to apply for a visa again when re-entering Japan.
For temporary business trips or trips, it is a good idea to apply for a special re-entry permit, which can be easily applied for at the airport.

In addition, it is possible to extend the period of re-entry permit, but only if there are special circumstances.
Most recently, a special permission was issued due to immigration restrictions due to the corona misfortune.
However, in principle, if the re-entry permit or special re-entry permit expires, you will need to re-acquire a status of residence.
When applying for a re-entry permit, be sure to calculate the number of days, including the number of days you will need to return to Japan.

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