Frequently Asked Questions

What Is Permanent Residence? Permanent Residence refers to the right of a foreign national to reside in the host country without restrictions on resi…

Permanent Residence Applications by Spouse Visa Holders For foreign nationals who have resided in Japan for a long time and plan to continue residing…

From Permanent Residence to Naturalization (Acquiring Japanese Nationality) Foreign nationals who have obtained Permanent Residence no longer need to…

Marriage and Childbirth After Obtaining a Work Visa For foreign women working in Japan on a work visa, marriage and childbirth can be a real concern …

Does the Permanent Residence Visa Need to Be Renewed? To put the conclusion first: the Permanent Residence visa itself does not require renewal. Thi…

Leaving Japan After Obtaining Permanent Residence Once Permission for Permanent Residence is granted, you can live in Japan without worrying about yo…

The Advantages of Obtaining Permanent Residence After living in Japan for a long time, "obtaining Permanent Residence" is something many foreign nati…

Permanent Residence and Dependents During the Permanent Residence review, the foreign national applicant's annual income is subject to assessment. Th…

Permanent Residence Visa Applications and Changing Jobs Many people considering a Permanent Residence application — or those currently in the middle …

The Permanent Residence Visa and Naturalization Once you have grown accustomed to life in Japan and begin thinking about living here for the long ter…