I think that there are many people who want to apply for permanent residence visa by themselves. The Ministry of Justice and the Immigration Bureau publish information on the application for Permanent Visa. However, some of these information are complicated and difficult to understand. Therefore, we explain gently about permanent residence visa from the following. Please refer to this page and apply for permanent residence visa by yourself. If there are places that are difficult to understand, please do not hesitate to contact us.

The following items are

１ Attraction of Permanent Resident Visa

２ Acquisition Requirement for Permanent Visa

３ Points of Permanent Visa Acquisition 5 Link collection

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 Permanent resident has no restrictions on residence activity and period of stay.

This point is quite different from other status of residence, which makes it very attractive for　residents of foreign countries.

  Then, we will explain the points for obtaining permanent residence visa below.

 Even if you applied for permanent residence visa (permission) and you were temporarily refused permission,

there is no disadvantage beyond non-permission.

On the other hand,

if you apply for other applications,

you will not be able to stay in Japan if you do not accept it.

Therefore,

there is no risk with permanent residence visa (permission) application due to failure.

In order to obtain a permanent residence visa it is necessary to clear the requirements stated in the law.

There are three basic requirements for taking a permanent visa.  

One is that a behavior is good.

One must have assets or skills that are sufficient to run independent livelihoods.

One is to be recognized as meeting the interests of Japan

Such requirements are quite abstract. Therefore, the Ministry of Justice publishes guidelines for explaining the above requirements.

 The following explanation is made on the fact that an

Behavior is good. Being in compliance with the law and living in a daily life without social criticism as residents. In other words, this can be rephrased as "it is not a violation of the law as a residence of Japan".

"To have assets or skills that are sufficient to run independent livelihoods" "It will not be a public burden in everyday life, and a stable life will be expected in the future from the assets or skills that it has," explained. In other words, it can be said that "Independent living is done".

(A) To remain in Japan for more than 10 years as a rule. However, during this period, it is necessary for the employment qualification or resident status to remain for at least 5 years.

(B) It has not been punished by fine or imprisonment. Must fulfill public obligations such as tax obligation.

(C) Must have the current status of residence with the longest period of stay prescribed in Appended Table 2 of the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act Enforcement Regulations.

(D) There is no risk of harm from the viewpoint of public health.

There are quite a few cases where foreigners who have not stayed in Japan for ten years have acquired permanent visas. They fulfilled the requirements of the exception listed below, so they did not stay for 10 years and acquired a permanent visa.  

Special rule concerning residence for 10 years in principle  

A.

In the case of spouses of Japanese, permanent resident and special permanent resident, the marriage life accompanied with substance has been over three years To continue and to stay in Japan for at least 1 year. In the case of its real child etc., it has been staying in Japan continuously for more than one year.  

B

You have stayed in Japan for more than 5 years with the status of residence of 'long term '.  

C

In the case of a person who has been certified as a refugee, staying in Japan continuously for more than 5 years after recognition   Although there are other special cases, on this page it has not much relation, so I omit it.

People living in Japan have an obligation to pay annuity.

Therefore, foreign nationals living in Japan also have an obligation to pay annuity.

One of the requirements for permanent residence permit acquisition is "profit compatibility to Japan".

And in the guidelines for permission to permanent residence,

this "compatibility of profit to Japan" is divided into four, and explanation "profit suitability to Japan" is explained.

One of the four disassembled is "(B) not being fined or imprisoned for imprisonment, etc., that you are fulfilling public obligations such as tax obligation".

Therefore, if there are unpaid pensions, you will not be able to obtain the permanent residence permission without fulfilling the requirement of (B) above.