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Dependent Visa Holders and Permanent Residence Applications A Permanent Residence application by a foreign national residing in Japan on the "Dependent" Status of Residence will, as a general rule, not be approved if filed alone. The "Dependent" visa is a visa for family members to stay in Japan to…

The hurdle for obtaining Permission for Permanent Residence (Permanent Resident status) is high, but for holders of the Highly Skilled Professional visa, it can be obtained relatively easily. This article explains what Highly Skilled Professional status is, why obtaining Permission for Permanent Re…

The "10 Years of Residence as a General Rule" Requirement To obtain Permanent Residence, as a general rule, the applicant must have resided continuously in Japan for 10 years or more (and during this period, must have resided continuously for 5 years or more on a work-related or status-based Status…

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 Residence. As the name suggests, it is the Status of Residence granted to foreign nationals married to a Japanese national. Foreign nationals married …

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 a business in Japan. For example, it can be obtained by those who wish to newly establish a company in Japan and act as its manager, or those who wis…

Permanent Residence Applications When You Have a Criminal Record For those living in Japan who wish to continue residing here over the long term, Permission for Permanent Residence is the Status of Residence that many foreign residents seek. However, if you have committed a crime in the past, does …

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 a Permanent Resident. In addition, children of Permanent Residents born in Japan may also obtain it. The Spouse or Child of Permanent Resident visa h…

Permanent Residence and the Highly Skilled Professional Visa When both Permanent Residence and the Highly Skilled Professional visa are obtainable, we sometimes receive inquiries about which one should be obtained. In choosing between the two, it is necessary to understand the advantages and disadv…

How Can the Children of Permanent Residents Obtain Permanent Residence? The children of foreign nationals who have already obtained Permanent Residence and are residing in Japan are not automatically granted Permanent Residence. Permanent Residence is granted only when an individual Permanent Resid…

How to Approach a Permanent Residence Application When You Have a Criminal Record When a foreign national wishing to apply for Permission for Permanent Residence has a criminal record, many people assume that obtaining approval will be difficult. And indeed, in actual practice, applications by thos…