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Reasons Permanent Residence Applications Are Denied

不許可原因 サムネイル

What Is Permanent Residence? Permanent Residence refers to the right to reside in Japan with essentially no restrictions on residence activities or period of stay. When the application for the "Permanent Resident" Status of Residence is approved, you obtain Permanent Residence. Permanent Residence…

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Is Applying for Permanent Residence on Your Own Risky?

永住権を自分で申請するリスク サムネイル

Applying for the Permanent Residence Visa on Your Own For those who have lived in Japan for many years and wish to continue living here, many likely wrestle with the question of whether to submit the "Permanent Residence visa" application to the Immigration Bureau on your own, or to engage a profes…

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Reapplying for Permanent Residence

永住権の再申請

Permanent Residence Applications Many foreign nationals who have lived in Japan for a long time and plan to continue residing here are likely considering obtaining the "Permanent Resident" Status of Residence. To obtain "Permanent Resident" status, you must file a Permanent Residence application w…

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What Is Permanent Residence?

永住権とは? サムネイル

What Is Permanent Residence? Permanent Residence refers to the right of a foreign national to reside in the host country without restrictions on residence activities or period of stay. In Japan, a foreign national obtains Permanent Residence by acquiring the "Permanent Resident" Status of Residence…

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How to Obtain Permanent Residence in Japan: The Application Process Ex…

永住権を取得するには サムネイル

What This Article Will Help You Understand How to obtain Permanent Residence and what the requirements are The advantages and disadvantages of obtaining Permanent Residence The path to obtaining Permanent Residence in Japan For Those With Concerns Such As Those planning to pursue Perm…

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Procedures and Required Documents

How to Write a Permanent Residence Statement of Reasons: Immigration L…

The statement of reasons is the only document among the required documents for a permanent residency application that is written in a free format. Precisely because there is no prescribed format, people often place excessive expectations on it, thinking, “If I write this well, I can get approval.” H…

2026.05.19
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How a Permanent Residence Application Differs for Spouse Visa Holders

配偶者ビザとの違い サムネイル

Permanent Residence Applications by Spouse Visa Holders For foreign nationals who have resided in Japan for a long time and plan to continue residing in Japan, obtaining Permanent Residence is well worth considering. Permanent Residence and the Spouse visa share the common feature of being visas f…

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Naturalization (Acquiring Japanese Nationality) After Permanent Reside…

永住権から帰化 サムネイル

From Permanent Residence to Naturalization (Acquiring Japanese Nationality) Foreign nationals who have obtained Permanent Residence no longer need to worry about periodic Status of Residence renewal procedures, making it easier for them to settle in Japan compared with other foreign nationals. Howe…

2026.05.19
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Does Taking Maternity Leave or Childcare Leave Affect a Permanent Resi…

産休や育休の影響 サムネイル

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 when thinking about Permanent Residence in Japan. Childbirth in particular involves a period away from work, and you may wonder whether the resulting…

2026.05.19
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What Role Does the Withholding Tax Statement Play in a Permanent Resid…

源泉徴収票の役割 サムネイル

Regarding the Withholding Tax Statement in a Permanent Residence Application There are cases where you may submit a withholding tax statement (gensen choshu hyo) issued by your employer when applying for Permanent Residence. To begin with, it should be noted that the withholding tax statement is no…

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