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What is a permanent resident visa?
Permanence is the meaning of the letter as it is, but to live forever in a certain land. Living in that land until death. It means that.
Permanent residence, unlike naturalization, is a permit that allows you to continue living in Japan without acquiring Japanese nationality.In order to do so, you have to clear some conditions, but if you become a permanent resident, you can work freely because there are no restrictions on employment.
In generalPermanent residence (permanent residence visa = permanent residence)It is said thatPermanent ResidenceSometimes called.
What is “permanent residence”?"Permanent resident"This is a status of residence.
Advantages and disadvantages of permanent resident
So, what are the advantages and disadvantages of applying for permanent residence and obtaining permanent residence?
- 1. The period of stay will be indefinite.
- Since the period of stay is unlimited, there is no need to renew the period of stay. However, it is necessary to update your residence card.
- 2. There is no limit on employment.
- With a work visa, you can only work in a profession that meets your status of residence, but you will not be restricted.Allowance for activities outside your statusYou don't even need to get it.
- 3. Nationality does not change.
- 1. If you leave Japan and do not return for more than 1 years, your permanent residency will be canceled.
- in advanceRe-entry PermitThere is no problem if you have it, but please note that if you do not, your permanent residence will be revoked even if you have it.
- 2. I do not have the right to vote.
Requirements for Permanent Resident Visa Acquisition
- 1. Good behavior.
- Obey the law and live a life without being criticized by society as a resident even in daily life. It's not good if you have a criminal record.
- 2. Possess sufficient assets or skills to earn an independent living.
- It is not a public burden in everyday life, and stable living is expected in the future from the assets or skills that it has.
- 3. It is recognized that the person's permanent residence is in the interest of Japan.
- You are required to meet the following criteria:
- ・As a general rule, you must have lived in Japan for 10 years or more.
However, during this period, it is necessary to have a resident status (work visa) or residence status (spouse of Japanese, spouse of permanent resident, etc.) and stay for 5 years or more. - ・Fulfilling public obligations such as tax obligations.
- ・You must be residing in Japan for the longest period of stay under your current status of residence.
- ・There is no risk of harm from a public health perspective.
- ・As a general rule, you must have lived in Japan for 10 years or more.
*However, if you are a spouse or child of a Japanese national, permanent resident, or special permanent resident, you do not need to meet 1 and 2. Also, if you have been recognized as a refugee, you do not need to meet 2.
Also, one of the requirements is a period of 1 years.Exceptionthere is. As a result, there are cases where you can apply even if it has not been 10 years.
Permanent Visa Category
Permanent visa has 3 kinds of categories.
The attached documents at the time of application will change according to the current status of residence.
- ■ Visa for spouse of Japanese national or spouse of permanent residentDocuments to be submitted for those who haveGo to this page
- ■ permanent residence visaDocuments to be submitted by those who haveGo to this page
- ■ Working visa (technical/humanities/international work)or sending us a message onSpouse visa for family stayDocuments to be submitted for those who haveGo to this page
Permanent Visa Category
Permanent visa has 3 kinds of categories.
The attached documents at the time of application will change according to the current status of residence.
Those who have a visa for a spouse of a Japanese national or a spouse of a permanent resident
Period of stay
Permanent Resident Visa Required Documents
1. Application documents
- ① Application documents (permanent residence permit application) 1 copy
- ② Picture (Vertical 4 cm × Width 3 cm) 1 Leaves
- * No hat, no background, and clear shot taken from the front within 3 months before application.
Please describe the name of the applicant on the back of the photo and paste it in the photo column of the application form. - ③ Statement of reasons
- 4 Understanding
- *From October 2021, 10, for permanent residence permit applications,"Letter of Understanding"is required to be submitted. (Those who applied before then do not need to submit any additional documents.)
2. Residence card/passport
- ① Present your residence card (or alien registration certificate)
- ② Present your passport
3. One of the following documents to prove your identity:
- ■ If the applicant is a Japanese spouse
- ① Copy of spouse's family register (certificate of all matters)
- ■ When the applicant is a Japanese child
- ① Copy of Japanese parent's family register (certificate of all matters)
- ■ When the applicant is the spouse of a permanent resident
- Proof of marriage with one of the following:
- ① Marriage certificate with spouse
- (XNUMX) Documents similar to (XNUMX) above (certifying the identity relationship between the applicant and the spouse)
- ■ If the applicant is a child of a permanent resident or a special permanent resident
- Proof of marriage with one of the following:
- ① Departure certificate
- (XNUMX) Documents similar to (XNUMX) above (certifying the identity relationship between the applicant and permanent resident or special permanent resident)
4. Resident records of all family members (household) including the applicant
5. One of the following documents proving the occupation of the applicant or the person supporting the applicant.
- ■ If you work for a company, etc.
- ① Certificate of employment (includes employee and company information)
- ■ If you are self-employed
- ① Copy of final tax return
- ② Copy of business license (if available)
- ■ In other cases
- ① Occupation-related manual (free format) and supporting materials
* If both the applicant and spouse are unemployed, please indicate so in the instruction manual (free format) and submit.
6. One of the following documents proving the most recent (past 3 years) income and tax status of the applicant or the person supporting the applicant.
- ① Documents certifying residence tax payment status
- ② Documents proving national tax payment status
- ③ Others (“copy of savings passbook” or equivalent)
7. Documents certifying the payment status of public pension and public medical insurance premiums of the applicant and his or her dependents.
- ① Documents certifying the most recent (past two years) public pension premium payment status
- ② Documents certifying the most recent (past 2 years) payment status of public medical insurance premiums
- ■ If the person applying is the business owner of a business that is covered by social insurance at the time of application
- Submit the following documents ① or ② (either) related to the public pension and public medical insurance premiums at the workplace for the period during which you were the business owner at the workplace within the most recent two years.
- ① Health insurance / welfare annuity premium receipt (copy)
- (XNUMX) Social insurance premium payment certificate or social insurance premium payment confirmation (application) form (when certifying / confirming whether or not both have been unpaid)
8. Materials related to personal guarantee
- ① Personal guarantee
- ② All the following documents related to the guarantor
- ・ Documents certifying occupation
- ・ Certificate of income for the latest (for the past year)
- ・Resident card
9. Documents proving your identity
When a person other than the applicant (agent, agent, etc.) submits the application, it is necessary to confirm whether the application can be submitted.
Those who have a long-term resident visa
Period of stay
Permanent Resident Visa Required Documents
1. Application documents
- ① Application documents (permanent residence permit application) 1 copy
- ② Picture (Vertical 4 cm × Width 3 cm) 1 Leaves
- * No hat, no background, and clear shot taken from the front within 3 months before application.
Please describe the name of the applicant on the back of the photo and paste it in the photo column of the application form. - ③ Understanding
- *From October 2021, 10, for permanent residence permit applications,"Letter of Understanding"is required to be submitted. (Those who applied before then do not need to submit any additional documents.)
2. Residence card/passport
- ① Present your residence card (or alien registration certificate)
- ② Present your passport
3. One of the following documents to prove your identity:
- ① Copy of family register (certificate of all matters)
- ② Birth certificate
- ③ Marriage certificate
- ④ Certificate of matters stated in the notification of recognition
- Items similar to ① to ④ above
4. Resident records of all family members (household) including the applicant
5. One of the following documents proving the occupation of the applicant or the person supporting the applicant.
- ■ If you work for a company, etc.
- ① Certificate of employment (includes employee and company information)
- ■ If you are self-employed
- ① Copy of final tax return
- ② Copy of business license (if available)
- ■ In other cases
- ① Occupation-related manual (free format) and supporting materials
* If both the applicant and spouse are unemployed, please indicate so in the instruction manual (free format) and submit.
6. One of the following documents proving the most recent (past 3 years) income and tax status of the applicant or the person supporting the applicant.
- ① Documents certifying residence tax payment status
- ② Documents proving national tax payment status
- ③ Others (“copy of savings passbook” or equivalent)
7. Documents certifying the payment status of public pension and public medical insurance premiums of the applicant and his or her dependents.
- ① Documents certifying the most recent (past two years) public pension premium payment status
- ② Documents certifying the most recent (past 2 years) payment status of public medical insurance premiums
- ■ If the person applying is the business owner of a business that is covered by social insurance at the time of application
- Submit the following documents ① or ② (either) related to the public pension and public medical insurance premiums at the workplace for the period during which you were the business owner at the workplace within the most recent two years.
- ① Health insurance / welfare annuity premium receipt (copy)
- (XNUMX) Social insurance premium payment certificate or social insurance premium payment confirmation (application) form (when certifying / confirming whether or not both have been unpaid)
8. Any of the following documents proving the assets of the applicant or the applicant's dependents:
- ① Copy of savings passbook
- ② Real estate registration certificate
- ③ Items similar to ① and ② above
9. Materials related to personal guarantee
- ① Personal guarantee
- ② All the following documents related to the guarantor
- ・ Documents certifying occupation
- ・ Certificate of income for the latest (for the past year)
- ・Resident card
10. Materials related to contribution to Japan (if any)
- Copies of certificates of commendation, letters of appreciation, medal books, etc.
- Letter of recommendation created by representatives of your company, university, organization, etc.
- Other materials related to contributions in each field
11. Documents proving your identity
When a person other than the applicant (agent, agent, etc.) submits the application, it is necessary to confirm whether the application can be submitted.
Those with a working visa (technical/humanities specialist/international work) or a dependent visa
Period of stay
Permanent Resident Visa Required Documents
1. Application documents
- ① Application documents (permanent residence permit application) 1 copy
- ② Picture (Vertical 4 cm × Width 3 cm) 1 Leaves
- * No hat, no background, and clear shot taken from the front within 3 months before application.
Please describe the name of the applicant on the back of the photo and paste it in the photo column of the application form. - ③ Understanding
- *From October 2021, 10, for permanent residence permit applications,"Letter of Understanding"is required to be submitted. (Those who applied before then do not need to submit any additional documents.)
2. Residence card/passport
- ① Present your residence card (or alien registration certificate)
- ② Present your passport
3. One of the following documents to prove your identity:
* Must be submitted if the applicant's status of residence is "family stay"
- ① Copy of family register (certificate of all matters)
- ② Birth certificate
- ③ Marriage certificate
- ④ Certificate of matters stated in the notification of recognition
- Items similar to ① to ④ above
4. Resident records of all family members (household) including the applicant
5. One of the following documents proving the occupation of the applicant or the person supporting the applicant.
- ■ If you work for a company, etc.
- ① Certificate of employment (includes employee and company information)
- ■ If you are self-employed
- ① Copy of final tax return
- ② Copy of business license (if available)
- ■ In other cases
- ① Occupation-related manual (free format) and supporting materials
* If both the applicant and spouse are unemployed, please indicate so in the instruction manual (free format) and submit.
6. One of the following documents proving the most recent (past 5 years) income and tax status of the applicant or the person supporting the applicant.
- ① Documents certifying residence tax payment status
- ② Documents proving national tax payment status
- ③ Others (“copy of savings passbook” or equivalent)
7. Documents certifying the payment status of public pension and public medical insurance premiums of the applicant and his or her dependents.
- ① Documents certifying the most recent (past two years) public pension premium payment status
- ② Documents certifying the most recent (past 2 years) payment status of public medical insurance premiums
- ■ If the person applying is the business owner of a business that is covered by social insurance at the time of application
- Submit the following documents ① or ② (either) related to the public pension and public medical insurance premiums at the workplace for the period during which you were the business owner at the workplace within the most recent two years.
- ① Health insurance / welfare annuity premium receipt (copy)
- (XNUMX) Social insurance premium payment certificate or social insurance premium payment confirmation (application) form (when certifying / confirming whether or not both have been unpaid)
8. Any of the following documents proving the assets of the applicant or the applicant's dependents:
- ① Copy of savings passbook
- ② Real estate registration certificate
- ③ Items similar to ① and ② above
9. Materials related to personal guarantee
- ① Personal guarantee
- ② All the following documents related to the guarantor
- ・ Documents certifying occupation
- ・ Certificate of income for the latest (for the past year)
- ・Resident card
10. Materials related to contribution to Japan (if any)
- Copies of certificates of commendation, letters of appreciation, medal books, etc.
- Letter of recommendation created by representatives of your company, university, organization, etc.
- Other materials related to contributions in each field
11. Documents proving your identity
When a person other than the applicant (agent, agent, etc.) submits the application, it is necessary to confirm whether the application can be submitted.
Annual income as a guide for applying for permanent residence
The standard annual income for applying for permanent residence is300 million yen.
If you have a family member (spouse or child) living with you or a dependent overseas, you will be required to earn even more income.
- ・ If the spouse has income, it works positively
- ・Earnings from activities other than that permitted under the status of residence are basically not covered.
- ・If the tax certificate is tax-exempt (no resident tax, etc. is levied), it is better to wait until the tax is paid before applying for permanent residence.
About hiring foreigners with permanent residency
Foreigners with permanent residence (permanent residence visa) do not have to worry about occupations and working hours because there are no work restrictions.
However, if a foreigner with permanent residency goes on a long-term business trip abroad,Re-entry Permit"Or"Deemed re-entryIf you forget to complete the procedure or your re-entry permit has expired,Permanent residency will be terminated.
Instead of leaving it to foreigners with permanent residency, companies should be careful.
About application for permanent residence of foreigners who fall under "advanced profession"
Foreigners with a "highly professional" status of residence will be relieved of the "10 years of residence" required to apply for permanent residence.
The condition is that one of the following applies.
- ・“Highly skilled professional” (80(Points or more)More than 1 yearsForeigners residing
- ・“Highly skilled professional” (70(Points or more)More than 3 yearsForeigners residing
Additionally, even if you do not currently have a status of residence as a highly skilled professional (such as "Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services," "Spouse of a Japanese National," "Business Manager," etc.), when calculating your Highly Skilled Professional points,
- ・Points from 3 years ago and current points70 points or more
- ・Points from 1 years ago and current points80 points or more
If either ofSpecial requirementsTherefore, you can apply for permanent residence even if you do not have a 10-year period of stay.
- ▼ Advanced human resources point system
- A system that provides preferential treatment for immigration and residence management using the point system for highly-skilled foreign human resources in order to promote the acceptance of highly-skilled foreign human resources.
http://www.moj.go.jp/isa/publications/materials/newimmiact_3_system_index.html - ▼ Click here for point calculation table
- http://www.moj.go.jp/isa/content/930001657.pdf
- ▼ Details about point evaluation
- http://www.moj.go.jp/isa/publications/materials/newimmiact_3_evaluate_index.html
* All materials are from the "Immigration Bureau of Japan website"
About Special Permanent Residents
"Special Permanent Resident" was enforced on November 1991, 11.Immigration Special LawA foreigner with a status of residence specified by (*).
- Target
- Foreign nationals who lived in Japan as Japanese citizens before World War II and lost their Japanese nationality due to the San Francisco Peace Treaty.
- Major countries
- Korea/Korea/Taiwan
- Application
- ・Not the Immigration Bureau (Immigration Services Agency)Municipalitysubmit a notification to
- ・Instead of a residence card"Special permanent resident certificate" will be issued
- ・ Descendants of Special Permanent Residents: If either of the parents is a Special Permanent Resident, it is possible to apply for a Special Permanent Resident Permit.
* "Special Law Concerning Immigration Control for Persons Who Have Left Japanese Nationality Based on the Peace Treaty with Japan"
Notice of permanent resident visa application
In order to obtain a permanent resident visa, it is difficult to obtain a visa without sufficient written proof that you have the above conditions.
Foreigners residing in Japan must, in principle, go to the local immigration bureau (immigration bureau, branch office, branch office) and submit the application documents when applying for various visas for immigration. Hmm. There is no application for a Certificate of Eligibility, because the status of residence cannot be obtained unless you have been in Japan for more than 10 years. Also, once you have obtained it, there is no application for a period of stay renewal because you have a permanent status of residence.
However, renewal of residence card (photos etc.) may be rewritten.
Points to note when preparing application documents
- 1. Please submit all certificates issued in Japan within the period of 3 months from issue date.
- 2. If the documents to be submitted are in foreign languages, please attach a translation.
In our office
We support permanent residence applications
There are complicated procedures to apply for permanent residence.
We will not only help you obtain the various certificates required for your application, but we will also thoroughly support you with the preparation of application documents, making reservations and accompanying you to the Legal Affairs Bureau, and the necessary procedures after your application.
For consultations regarding permanent residence applications, please contact our visa application specialist who has achieved the highest acquisition rate in the industry.Climb Immigration Lawyer OfficePlease leave it to us!
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- ■ We handle document creation on your behalf with a perfect system!
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About service charges
| Item | print fee | Cost (excluding tax) | Total (tax included) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Permanent residence permit application | 0JPY | 100,000JPY | 110,000JPY |
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