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Once you obtain permanent residence status, you can freely engage in activities in Japan. There are no restrictions on employment or length of stay, and you are free to work in Japan. You will also no longer need to renew your visa. The so-called Japanese version of a green card is the permanent residence visa.
The requirements for obtaining Permanent Resident status are as follows:
1. Good Conduct Requirement
This requirement examines whether the applicant has been complying with Japanese laws and has been leading a life that is not socially reprehensible as a resident of Japan.
2. Financial Independence Requirement
This requirement assesses whether the applicant is not a public burden in daily life and, based on their assets or skills, is expected to maintain a stable livelihood in the future.
As a specific standard, a single-person household generally needs an annual income of 3 million yen, with an additional 750,000 yen required for each dependent family member.
３．Requirement Related to the National Interest
- As a general rule, the applicant must have stayed in Japan continuously for 10 years or more, including at least 5 years with a work-eligible status of residence (excluding "Technical Intern Training" and “Specified Skilled Worker (i)”).
- The applicant must not have received any fines or imprisonment, and must properly fulfill public obligations such as tax payments and social insurance contributions.
- The applicant must currently be residing under the maximum period of stay permitted for their status of residence, as prescribed in Appended Table II of the Immigration Control Act Enforcement Regulations.
- The applicant must not pose a risk from a public health perspective.
There are special exceptions regarding the period of residence under Item (1) of the National Interest Requirement. For details, please refer to the FAQ below.
Exemptions
The spouses and children of Japanese nationals, permanent residents, and special permanent residents are exempt from the Good Conduct Requirement and the Financial Independence Requirement.Recognized refugees and individuals under complementary protection are exempt from the Financial Independence Requirement.
Applicable status of residence
Permanent Residence（Eijyu-sha)
Fees (excluding tax)
Application (company employee) 110,000JPY~
Application (business owner/executive) 150,000JPY
Additional family member living in the same household +50,000JPY
※When permission is granted, an additional fee of 10,000 JPY must be paid to the Immigration Services Agency.
FAQ
Q: Is it possible to apply for permanent residence while the applicant is overseas?
A: Permanent residence status is granted through an application for change of status of residence, not through the issuance of a Certificate of Eligibility. Therefore, you must have the appropriate status of residence in Japan at the time of applying for permanent residence.
Q: Once I obtain a permanent residence visa, will it never be revoked?
A: It may be revoked if you engage in problematic behavior such as breaking the law, failing to pay taxes or social insurance premiums, or committing a crime.
Q: If I have committed traffic violations such as speeding in the past, will my application be rejected?
A: Payment of traffic violation fines alone does not constitute bad behavior, but in cases of serious violations such as drunk driving, driving without a license, or speeding more than 20 km over the limit, it is highly likely that the requirement of good behavior will not be met.
Q: I have a residence status as a “Spouse or Child of a Japanese National.” Do I need to have lived in Japan for 10 years to apply for permanent residence?
A: The period is shortened if you have been living together as a married couple for at least three years and have continued to reside in Japan for at least one year.
Q: I have a “Highly Skilled Professional” residence status. Do I need to stay in Japan for 10 years to get permanent residency?
A: Points are calculated based on the application date, and if you score 70 points or more, you must have lived in Japan for at least three years, and if you score 80 points or more, you must have lived in Japan for at least one year.
Q: I have the “Long-Term Resident” (Teijūsha) status of residence. Is it necessary to have 10 years of continuous residence?
A:If you have been residing in Japan for more than five years under the “Long-Term Resident” status, the required period is shortened to five years.
Q: I heard I need to provide a guarantor. I don't have anyone I can ask to be my guarantor. Is it okay to use a guarantee company?
A:When applying for permanent residency, foreign nationals must have a Japanese citizen or permanent resident living in Japan act as their guarantor and submit documentation proving this. However, this guarantor's responsibility is not a legal obligation where they bear liability in case of default, but rather a moral one. Please explain your situation to a company representative or acquaintance and ask them to serve as your guarantor.
We do not recommend paying a guarantor company to act as your guarantor. The requirement for a guarantor in the permanent residence application serves as one factor in assessing whether you can lead a stable life in Japan, specifically to confirm whether you have acquaintances in Japan.
Q:If I entrust the work to your office, would you be able to act as (or provide) a guarantor?
A:Our office does not undertake or arrange guarantor services. Because that would be against the ethical standards of an immigration law professional. Thank you for your understanding.