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How can I return to Japan under the same status of residence after a temporary departure? We’ve summarized the differences between deemed re-entry permission and re-entry permission, as well as their validity periods, fees, application procedures, and key points to check before leaving the country.

Permanent Resident Status May Be Revoked Starting in April 2027 Hello. I’m Yukiko Horiuchi, a certified administrative scrivener. Among Japan’s various residence statuses, “Permanent Resident” is one of the most stable, with no restrictions on the length of stay and, in principle, no restrictions on employment. However, in 202...

This blog post organizes the contents of the revised Guidelines for Permanent Residence Permit on February 24, 2026, so that those actually preparing for the application can quickly understand them. The main points of this revision of the Guidelines for Permanent Residence Examination Regarding the fulfillment of public obligations, the payment itself...

Last Update: 2025-12-18 This article is not just an explanation of the Japanese permanent resident status (status of residence "Permanent Resident") system, but also covers points that can easily trip you up in application practice (annual income concept, proof of tax, pension, and social insurance, traffic violations, changing jobs and increasing support, application timing, reasons for disapproval...

Table of Contents Introduction 20 Questions and Answers about Applying for Permanent Residence Summary of Points to Consider When Applying for Permanent Residence Reasons for Consulting an Expert Summary｜Guidance on Free Consultation 1. We often receive questions such as, "Can I apply? What if I am not approved?

Complete Guide to Obtaining a Permanent Resident Visa in Japan (Permanent Resident Visa) [Latest Edition for 2025] For foreigners who are staying in Japan for a long period of time or who wish to have a stable status of residence, permanent residence is a status of residence with tremendous advantages. In this article, we will explain the application conditions, application procedures, advantages and disadvantages of Permanent Resident status, and...

The proposed amendment to the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act will establish a new provision that allows permanent residence permits to be revoked in cases of willful failure to pay taxes and social insurance premiums, as well as in cases of certain crimes such as breaking and entering and injury to persons. Here, we would like to look at the newly established provisions...

As of October 2026 · Administrative Scrivener Yukiko Horiuchi Hello. I am Yukiko Horiuchi, an administrative scrivener at the Horiuchi Administrative Scrivener Office. As you spend more time living in Japan, many of you may find yourselves thinking, “It’s about time I applied for permanent residency” or “I want to be free from the hassle of renewals.” On the other hand, permanent residency permits are...