I would like to know! Requirements to obtain permanent residence in Japan
It is only natural that a foreigner who has worked in Japan for many years and established a foundation for his/her life in Japan would wish to live permanently in Japan. In order to obtain a permanent residence visa in Japan, the necessary conditions must be met. If you are in a position to hire foreigners, you may be asked about permanent residence by foreign workers or companies that employ foreigners. This article will explain the necessary conditions to obtain a permanent resident visa.
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Basic Knowledge of Permanent Residency
In order for a foreigner to stay in Japan, he/she must obtain a status of residence (visa) from the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Agency (hereinafter referred to as "Immigration"). Various types of status of residence are available according to the purpose of each foreigner. A permanent resident visa is one of the many types of status of residence.
Almost all visas have a maximum period of stay and a limited range of activities. However, the Permanent Resident Visa has no maximum period of stay and unlimited activities, allowing the holder to work in any occupation.
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Conditions for obtaining permanent residence
Not just anyone can apply for a permanent residence visa. To obtain a permanent residence visa, you must meet the conditions set forth in the "Guidelines for Permanent Residence Permits.
Immigration Law Conditions
| Good conduct The applicant must comply with the law and live a socially acceptable life as a resident in his/her daily life. |
| Have sufficient assets or skills to earn an independent living The applicant must not be a burden on the public in his/her daily life and must be expected to have a stable life in the future in view of his/her assets or skills, etc. |
| (2) The permanent residence of the person is deemed to be in the best interest of Japan. (a) In principle, the applicant must have continuously resided in Japan for 10 years or more. However, during this period, the foreign national must have a work qualification (excluding "technical internship" and "specified technical skill 1") or a residence status (2) The applicant must have continuously resided in Japan for at least 5 years with a work status (excluding "Technical Intern Training" and "Specified Trade Skills 1") or residence status. (a) The applicant must not have been fined or imprisoned. (b) The applicant has properly fulfilled his/her public obligations (tax payment, payment of premiums for public pension and public medical insurance, and notification and other obligations stipulated in the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act). c. The applicant must be residing for the maximum period of stay stipulated in Appended Table 2 of the Enforcement Regulations of the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act with regard to the status of residence he/she currently possesses. (d) There is no risk of harm from the standpoint of public health. *However, in the case of a spouse or child of a Japanese national, permanent resident, or special permanent resident, neither (1) nor (2) shall be required to be met. In addition, in the case of a person who has refugee status, he/she is not required to conform to (2). |
The three conditions will now be explained more clearly.
Good conduct
If you are going to live in Japan permanently, you must obey the laws and rules and live with the awareness that you are a member of Japanese society. Breaking the law will result in the loss of your permanent resident status and deportation. Repeated arrests for even minor offenses such as traffic violations, even at the time of application or after obtaining a permanent resident visa, are considered "bad behavior.
Have sufficient assets or skills to earn an independent living
The examination for permanent residence includes the alien's own annual income and assets, occupation, and income of the alien's spouse. The term "public burden" refers to public assistance. The main focus is on whether the foreigner will be able to live without problems in the future.
(2) The permanent residence of the person is deemed to be in the best interest of Japan.
There are several items in this condition, all of which must be met.
As a general rule, the applicant must have been continuously residing in Japan for at least 10 years.
You must have resided in Japan continuously for at least 10 years, of which at least 5 years must have been spent in Japan with either a work or residence status. Even if you have been in Japan for more than 10 years, if you have been in Japan for more than 6 years under the status of "foreign student," you will not be admitted.
Proper fulfillment of public obligations.
Public obligations refer to obligations such as tax payment, payment of pension premiums and national health insurance premiums, and notification required by the Immigration Control Act. At the time of application, documents proving tax payment or payment must be submitted. In addition, it is a necessary condition that the applicant has not been fined or imprisoned.
Must have the longest period of stay in the current status of residence
Most of the periods of stay stipulated in the status of residence extend the maximum period of stay according to the renewal of the status of residence. In most cases, the maximum period of stay is five years. If the period of stay under your current status of residence is 5 years, it can be considered the longest period of stay.
Not likely to be harmful from a public health standpoint
Simply put, the question is, "Are you infected with a potentially harmful infectious disease?" If you have had an infectious disease in the past, you must prove that it is not likely to become harmful in the future. If you have had an infectious disease in the past, you must prove that it is not likely to become harmful in the future.
Special Exceptions to the Conditions for Acquiring Permanent Resident Status
There are also special exceptions to the conditions for obtaining permanent residence. Let's take a look at what special exceptions are allowed.
Exemption from the requirements of "good conduct" and "independent livelihood."
| Spouses and children (regular and special adopted children) of Japanese nationals or permanent and special permanent residents are exempt from the "background" and "independent livelihood" requirements. *If you have refugee status, only the "independent livelihood" requirement is waived. |
Exemption from the condition of 10 years of residency in principle
| For spouses of Japanese nationals, permanent residents and special permanent residents The marriage must have lasted for at least three years and the applicant must have resided in Japan for at least one year. Their biological children or specially adopted children (not including regular adopted children) must have been continuously residing in Japan for at least one year. |
| For permanent residents Must have been continuously residing in Japan for at least 5 years with "Permanent Resident" status. |
| For persons who have been granted refugee status Must have resided in Japan continuously for at least 5 years after certification. |
| In the case of a person who is recognized as having made a contribution to Japan Must have resided in Japan continuously for at least three to five years, depending on the nature of the activity. |
| If any of the following apply to you as an advanced professional Must be recognized as having at least 70 points for 3 years as a highly qualified professional, based on the point in time 3 years prior to the date of application for permanent residence. Must be recognized as having at least 80 points for one year as an advanced professional, based on the point in time one year prior to the date of application for permanent residence. |
How does permanent residency change things?
Foreign nationals who obtain a permanent resident visa will no longer have restrictions on length of stay or employment. They will be able to work in all types of occupations and will have more freedom. In addition, with a permanent resident visa, they will gain social credibility, making it easier to obtain housing loans and business loans, and in some cases, they will receive preferential interest rates on their loans.
Although the permanent residence permit has many advantages for foreigners who wish to lead a permanent and stable life in Japan, caution is also required. For example, if you have false information when applying for permanent residence, or if you fail to register your place of residence or renew the validity period of your resident card, your permanent residence permit may be revoked. Special attention should be paid to the "validity period of the resident card" because it is not the period of stay but the renewal of the validity period of the "resident card itself".
summary
In order for a foreign national to obtain a permanent residence visa, the necessary conditions must be met. However, meeting the conditions does not guarantee that permanent residence will be granted. Even if you obtain a permanent residence visa, it may be revoked depending on your living conditions and conduct. As long as you live in a country, not just Japan, you are expected to obey the laws and rules and behave responsibly as a member of society. It is important to keep in mind the conditions for acquiring a permanent resident visa as basic knowledge that should be kept in mind when hiring foreign nationals.
