PR Applications by Status of Residence / Case Type

Dependent Visa Holders and Permanent Residence Applications A Permanent Residence application by a foreign national residing in Japan on the "Depende…

The hurdle for obtaining Permission for Permanent Residence (Permanent Resident status) is high, but for holders of the Highly Skilled Professional vi…

The "10 Years of Residence as a General Rule" Requirement To obtain Permanent Residence, as a general rule, the applicant must have resided continuou…

What Is the Spouse Visa? The Spouse visa, also known as the marriage visa, is officially called the "Spouse or Child of Japanese National" Status of …

What Is the Business Manager Visa? The Business Manager visa is one of the Statuses of Residence that can be obtained by foreign nationals operating …

Permanent Residence Applications When You Have a Criminal Record For those living in Japan who wish to continue residing here over the long term, Per…

What Is the Spouse or Child of Permanent Resident Visa? The Spouse or Child of Permanent Resident visa is a visa for the spouse of someone married to…

How Can the Children of Permanent Residents Obtain Permanent Residence? The children of foreign nationals who have already obtained Permanent Residen…

How to Approach a Permanent Residence Application When You Have a Criminal Record When a foreign national wishing to apply for Permission for Permane…

What Is the Engineer / Specialist in Humanities / International Services Visa? The Engineer / Specialist in Humanities / International Services visa …