Last reviewed: ｜ Reviewed by:Makoto Sano, Immigration Lawyer
Japan Permanent Residence is not granted automatically after living in Japan for a certain number of years. Immigration reviews your residence history, financial stability, tax and social insurance compliance, and overall circumstances. This guide explains the current requirements as of August 31, 2026, based on official information and practical review points from ACROSEED Immigration Lawyer's Office.
People often use the informal terms “Japan PR” or “Permanent Visa.” The legal status granted under Japanese immigration law is Permanent Resident status. It allows you to live and work in Japan without restrictions on your period of stay or permitted activities, but approval is never automatic.
Bottom line: Japan Permanent Residence is assessed comprehensively. Years of residence alone are not enough; Immigration also reviews financial stability and compliance with public obligations.
Even where the basic requirements appear to be met, late payments, long absences, job changes, family separation, traffic violations and other circumstances can affect what evidence should be submitted.
Permanent Resident is a status of residence that allows a foreign national to live in Japan for an indefinite period and to engage in any lawful work or business activity. It is different from Japanese citizenship: you remain a foreign national and continue to use your home-country passport.
Permanent Resident status is often the most stable immigration option for people who have built their careers, families and long-term lives in Japan. However, it is a discretionary permission granted by the Minister of Justice. Even where the published conditions appear to be met, Immigration reviews the applicant's overall residence history and compliance record.
Permanent Residents do not need to apply for extensions every one, three or five years. This removes the risk that a future extension may be granted for a shorter period or refused because of a change in employment or other circumstances.
Permanent Resident status is indefinite, but the physical Residence Card still has an expiry date. For Residence Cards issued on or after June 14, 2026, the validity period is generally until the tenth birthday after the date of issue for Permanent Residents aged 18 or older, and until the fifth birthday after the date of issue for those under 18. Residence Cards issued by June 13, 2026 remain valid until the expiry date printed on the card.
Most work-based statuses of residence limit the activities you may perform. Permanent Residents are not subject to those activity restrictions. They may change industries, take a side job, work freelance, start a business or stop working without first changing their status of residence.
This does not remove obligations under employment, tax, licensing or other Japanese laws. It only removes the immigration-law restriction on the type of activity.
Permanent Resident status can make it easier to plan a long-term career, establish a company, remain in Japan during periods between jobs and make family decisions without linking your immigration status to one employer or one permitted activity.
Some banks and financial institutions treat Permanent Resident status as a positive factor when reviewing mortgages or other long-term credit. Approval is never guaranteed: income, employment, credit history, age and the lender's own rules remain decisive.
Your spouse and children do not automatically obtain Permanent Resident status when you are approved.
A spouse may be able to change to Spouse or Child of Permanent Resident status if the relevant requirements are met. A child's status depends on factors including where the child was born, the parent's status at the time of birth, and the child's current residence status. A child does not automatically become a “Spouse or Child of Permanent Resident” simply because a parent becomes a Permanent Resident.
Permanent Residency and naturalization both provide long-term stability in Japan, but they lead to fundamentally different legal positions. Permanent Residency allows you to remain a foreign national. Naturalization means acquiring Japanese nationality.
| Point | Permanent Resident Status | Naturalization |
|---|---|---|
| Nationality | You remain a foreign national | You become a Japanese national |
| Passport | You continue using your home-country passport | You may obtain a Japanese passport |
| Voting rights in Japan | No national voting rights | Available as a Japanese citizen |
| Work restrictions | No immigration-based activity restrictions | None as a citizen |
| Renewal | No extension of period of stay, but Residence Card renewal is required | No immigration residence procedure |
| Main authority | Immigration Services Agency / regional immigration office | Legal Affairs Bureau |
| Original nationality | Generally retained | Japanese law generally requires action to avoid multiple nationality; home-country law must also be checked |
The right option depends on whether you want to retain your current nationality, whether Japanese citizenship is important to your future plans and how the nationality laws of your home country apply.
A detailed comparison of legal status, nationality, procedures, benefits and practical considerations.
A guarantor form is required for a Permanent Residence application. The guarantor should ordinarily be a Japanese national, Permanent Resident, or Special Permanent Resident who lives in Japan.
The guarantor for a Japanese Permanent Residence application is not the same as a co-signer for a private loan or lease. The role is to support the applicant, within a reasonable scope, in complying with Japanese law and public obligations and in maintaining a stable life in Japan.
The guarantor does not automatically assume the applicant's private debts merely by signing the immigration guarantor form. Applicants should use the current official form and make sure the guarantor's information is accurate.
Permanent Residence is not approved on the basis of years in Japan alone. Immigration reviews three legal requirements: good conduct, the ability to maintain a stable livelihood, and whether granting Permanent Residence is in Japan's interests.
In practice, the review normally covers your full residence history, work and income record, tax and social-insurance compliance, immigration notifications, time spent outside Japan, criminal or traffic history, and whether your current activities comply with your status of residence.
| Legal requirement | What Immigration examines in practice |
|---|---|
| Good conduct | Compliance with Japanese law, criminal penalties, serious or repeated traffic offences, immigration violations and truthful filing history |
| Independent livelihood | Income stability, employment or business continuity, household size, dependants, assets and the realistic ability to support the household |
| Japan's national interest | Required years of residence, timely payment of taxes and social insurance, immigration notifications, maximum period of stay and continued compliance with the requirements of the current status |
The general rule is at least 10 consecutive years of residence in Japan, including at least five consecutive years under an eligible work-based or status-based residence category. Time under Technical Intern Training and Specified Skilled Worker (i) is excluded from the five-year work/status portion.
| Applicant category | Main residence-period requirement |
|---|---|
| Most work-based applicants | Generally 10 consecutive years in Japan, including five years under an eligible work-based or status-based category |
| Spouse of a Japanese national, Permanent Resident or Special Permanent Resident | A genuine marriage lasting at least three years, plus at least one consecutive year of residence in Japan |
| Biological child or other qualifying child | At least one consecutive year of residence in Japan |
| Long-Term Resident | At least five consecutive years under Long-Term Resident status |
| Highly Skilled Professional: 70 points | Generally three years while continuously meeting the 70-point standard |
| Highly Skilled Professional: 80 points | Generally one year while continuously meeting the 80-point standard |
| Special Highly Skilled Professional | A one-year route may apply where the relevant statutory criteria are met |
| Recognized refugee or person granted complementary protection | At least five consecutive years of residence in Japan after recognition |
Until March 31, 2027, a three-year period of stay is treated as satisfying the requirement to hold the maximum available period. From April 1, 2027, applicants will generally need to hold the actual maximum period available for their current status of residence.
A transitional rule applies to people who hold a three-year period of stay as of March 31, 2027. If a decision on their Permanent Residence application is made within that three-year period of stay, the applicant will be treated as satisfying the “maximum period of stay” requirement for the first such decision only. Therefore, the timing of the decision—not only the filing date—must be considered.
There is no published law or guideline stating that every applicant must earn at least JPY 3 million per year. The commonly quoted figure is not a universal legal threshold.
Immigration considers whether the applicant's household can maintain a stable life in Japan. Relevant factors may include:
One strong income year does not erase an unstable multi-year record, and one lower-income year does not automatically make approval impossible. We normally review the reason for any change, the current situation and whether documentary evidence supports the explanation.
Proper and timely fulfilment of public obligations is one of the most important parts of a Permanent Residence review. This includes:
Paying an overdue amount before filing does not automatically remove the concern. The official guidelines state that payment after the original deadline is, in principle, assessed negatively even if the amount has been paid by the application date.
There is no published rule stating that an applicant is automatically refused after a fixed number of days outside Japan. However, long or frequent absences may lead Immigration to question whether Japan has remained the applicant's true base of life and whether residence has been continuous.
Where absences are significant, useful supporting evidence may include business-trip orders, overseas assignment records, medical or family-care evidence, entry and exit records, proof that a home was maintained in Japan, and evidence of continuing employment, taxation and family life in Japan.
Common mistake: relying only on the reason “business trips” without submitting a timeline or employer documents that explain when, where and why the travel occurred.
A single minor traffic ticket does not necessarily result in refusal. Immigration considers the seriousness, frequency, timing and pattern of the conduct. Repeated offences, drunk driving, unlicensed driving, serious accidents, fines or imprisonment require careful review.
Applicants should not omit an offence because they believe it was minor. An inaccurate application can create a separate credibility problem.
If you are considering a Japan Permanent Residency Application, the first step is to confirm whether you meet the “general requirements for Permanent Residency approval.”
With this online test, you can easily check whether you currently satisfy the conditions for Japan Permanent Residency based on years of residence, conduct, income, tax record, social insurance, and family structure.
All questions can be answered simply with “Yes / No,” and on the result page you will see which points still need improvement.
Please click the button below to try our Japan Permanent Residency Requirement Check Tool.
The correct route depends on your current status of residence, family relationship and, where relevant, Highly Skilled Professional points. The table below helps you identify which detailed guide to read after understanding the general requirements above.
| Current situation | Main issue to check first |
|---|---|
| Work-based status | Ten-year rule, five-year eligible-status period, income continuity and employer-change notifications |
| Highly Skilled Professional | 70/80-point evidence at the required past and present dates |
| Business Manager | Company stability, remuneration, taxes, social insurance and continued compliance with Business Manager requirements |
| Spouse of Japanese national or Permanent Resident | Genuine and continuing marriage, residence period and household circumstances |
| Long-Term Resident | Five years under Long-Term Resident status and stable settlement in Japan |
| Dependent | Whether applying together with the principal applicant or changing to another qualifying route |
Applicants under Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services, Skilled Labor, Intra-company Transferee and similar categories normally rely on the general ten-year route. Immigration also checks that the work actually performed was permitted by the status of residence and that employer-change notifications, taxes and social-insurance procedures were completed correctly.
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The shortened route is not based only on points calculated today. The applicant must prove that the required points were held continuously over the relevant one- or three-year period. Evidence may include historical salary documents, degrees, professional experience and qualifying achievements.
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Business owners are assessed both as individuals and through the condition of the business. Common review points include company performance, executive remuneration, corporate and personal tax compliance, social-insurance enrolment, office arrangements and whether the applicant continues to satisfy the Business Manager requirements.
Administrative lawyers explain the required conditions after the 2025/10/16 reform (1 full-time employee, 30 million yen capital, Japanese N2 level, management experience, and a business plan with professional evaluation), along with the basic requirements for Japan Permanent Residency Application. Includes a new-requirement check tool for Business Manager visas.
A spouse route can substantially shorten the residence-period requirement, but Immigration still confirms that the marriage is genuine and continuing. Separation does not automatically prevent approval, although the reason, financial support, contact and future plans may need explanation.
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Applicants normally need five continuous years under Long-Term Resident status. Earlier years under a different status do not automatically replace this requirement.
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Permanent Residence applications by people holding Dependent status require an individual review of the principal family member's status and application circumstances, the dependent applicant's own residence history, the family relationship, household finances, and compliance with public obligations.
The spouse exception of “at least three years of genuine marriage plus at least one continuous year of residence in Japan” is specifically provided for spouses of Japanese nationals, Permanent Residents, and Special Permanent Residents. It does not automatically apply to every spouse holding Dependent status.
A Dependent may be able to apply at the same time as the principal family member in some cases, but each family member's current status, residence history, household circumstances and eligibility must be checked separately.
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Permanent Residence is not approved automatically simply because the required documents have been submitted. Immigration reviews each applicant individually, including residence history, current status, public-obligation compliance, conduct and living circumstances.
Approval and refusal figures vary by year. This page therefore does not use a single nationwide “approval rate” as a shortcut for predicting an individual result.
Official document lists are minimum filing lists. Where a case includes a difficult fact, the key is not to hide it or produce an unnecessarily long personal statement. The explanation should clearly identify what happened, why it happened, what has changed, and which objective documents support that explanation.
Reapplication is possible, but filing the same documents again rarely changes the result. A sound reapplication process normally involves:
There is no universal rule that every applicant must wait a fixed number of months. The appropriate timing depends on whether the issue involved income, payment history, residence period, overseas travel, conduct or another factor.
Based on current screening trends and actual refusal reasons, this article explains what you need to do to improve your chances when reapplying for Japan Permanent Residency.
Permanent Resident status has no fixed period of stay, but it is not completely unconditional. Status may be revoked or lost in situations provided by law, including fraud, certain immigration violations, failure to maintain required re-entry arrangements, or other statutory grounds.
Amendments scheduled for April 2027 include additional rules relating to intentional non-payment of taxes or social-insurance contributions in specified circumstances. Non-payment does not automatically result in revocation; the reasons and the person's circumstances must be considered.
A Residence Card expiring does not by itself automatically terminate Permanent Resident status. Permanent Residents must still complete required Residence Card procedures, and failure to do so may lead to penalties or other legal issues. The card's validity period should therefore be distinguished from the continued existence of Permanent Resident status itself.
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Required documents differ according to the applicant's current status of residence and family relationship. Before filing, check the latest official document list and the category-specific self-check sheet published by the Immigration Services Agency of Japan.
Depending on the application category, documents generally include identity and family records, income and tax records, public pension and public health-insurance records, and a guarantor form. A consent/acknowledgement form (了解書) is also required. For some family-based categories, including certain applicants under “Spouse or Child of Japanese National” or “Spouse or Child of Permanent Resident,” a list of relatives (親族一覧表) may also be required.
| Document group | Typical examples |
|---|---|
| Application and identity | Application form, passport, residence card and photograph |
| Residence and family | Certificate of residence, family register, marriage or birth certificates, depending on the route |
| Work and finances | Employment certificate, company documents, income and taxation records |
| Public obligations | Tax certificates and evidence of pension and health-insurance payment |
| Guarantor | Letter of guarantee and the documents required under the current official list |
| Case-specific evidence | Explanation letter and documents concerning absences, job changes, late payments, separation or other relevant circumstances |
| Official check documents | Category-specific self-check sheet and consent/acknowledgement form (了解書) |
| Family-based applications | A list of relatives (親族一覧表) or other family-status documents where required by the official list |
Foreign-language documents should be accompanied by an accurate Japanese translation.
Photograph rule: for residence cards issued on or after June 14, 2026, a photograph is generally required for applicants aged one or older. The standard size is 4 cm high by 3 cm wide.
Online filing: Permanent Residence applications cannot be filed through the Immigration Services Agency's online residence application system. This applies both to applicants and to immigration lawyers or administrative scriveners acting as filing representatives.
For Permanent Residence applications accepted by September 30, 2026, the government fee remains JPY 10,000, payable when permission is granted. This remains the applicable fee even if permission is granted on or after October 1, 2026.
New fee from October 1, 2026. For applications accepted on or after October 1, 2026, the government fee for Permission for Permanent Residence is JPY 200,000, payable when permission is granted. The applicable fee is determined by the date the application is accepted, not the date permission is granted.
Certain applicants who fall within statutory reduction categories may qualify for a reduced Permanent Residence fee of JPY 20,000. This is a limited statutory measure, not a general discount available to all applicants. The JPY 300,000 figure sometimes reported is the statutory upper limit, not the actual Permanent Residence fee from October 1, 2026.
The Immigration Services Agency of Japan publishes a standard processing period of four to six months for Permanent Residence applications. This is not a guarantee that every application will be decided within that period.
Actual processing time varies depending on the immigration office, application volume, applicant category, case complexity and requests for additional evidence. The Immigration Services Agency also publishes monthly residence-procedure processing data, so applicants should check the latest figures.
Filing for Permanent Residence does not extend your current period of stay. If your current status will expire before a PR decision is issued, you must file a separate application to extend your period of stay.
No. There is no universal statutory minimum income of JPY 3 million. Immigration reviews not only the amount of income but also its continuity, household size, dependants, assets, expenses and the overall likelihood of maintaining a stable life in Japan.
Yes. Compliance with taxes, pension contributions and health-insurance premiums is an important part of the Permanent Residence review. Immigration may consider not only unpaid amounts but also a history of payments made after the original due date.
If there have been missed or late payments, review when and how often they occurred and the subsequent record of timely compliance before deciding when to file.
Frequent or lengthy absences do not automatically make an application impossible, but they can raise questions about continuous residence and whether Japan remains your genuine base of life. There is no single published number of days that automatically determines the outcome.
Where travel was necessary for business, childbirth, caregiving or another reasonable reason, objective records may be used to explain the circumstances.
Changing jobs frequently is not automatically disqualifying. Immigration may review continuity of employment, income stability, unemployment gaps, whether the work is consistent with your current status of residence, and whether immigration, pension, health-insurance and resident-tax procedures were handled correctly during each transition.
The Immigration Services Agency of Japan publishes a standard processing period of four to six months. Actual processing time varies by immigration office, application volume, the facts of the case and whether additional evidence is requested. Check the latest monthly processing data as well.
Yes. Changing jobs is not prohibited. However, you must make any required immigration notifications and may need to provide updated employment, contract and income documents. A substantial drop in income or a long unemployment period may affect the review.
Yes, provided that you continue to hold a valid status of residence and satisfy the requirements for re-entry. However, lengthy or frequent absences may affect the assessment of whether Japan remains your principal base of life.
Yes. Applicants may file on their own. Required documents differ according to current status, family structure, employment, tax and social-insurance circumstances, and additional explanations may be necessary in some cases. Professional review is an option where the correct route or supporting evidence is unclear.
A Permanent Residence application does not extend your current period of stay. If no PR decision has been issued before your current period expires, you must separately apply for an extension of your existing status before the deadline.
Yes. There is no universal waiting period for every case. Before reapplying, confirm the reason for refusal, correct the relevant problem and prepare objective evidence showing the improvement.
They may be able to apply at the same time if each person meets the relevant requirements. Family members are not automatically approved together with the principal applicant. Marriage duration, residence history, family relationship, household finances and compliance with public obligations may need to be checked for each applicant.
A single minor violation does not automatically result in refusal. Repeated violations, serious offences, drunk driving, unlicensed driving or other significant conduct can affect the good-conduct assessment. The type, number, timing and disposition of violations should be reviewed accurately.
No. As of August 31, 2026, Permanent Residence applications are outside the scope of the Immigration Services Agency's online residence application system. Neither applicants nor filing representatives can submit the PR application online. It must be submitted in writing to the competent regional immigration office.
A new Residence Card showing the status “Permanent Resident” is issued. Permanent Residents do not need to extend a period of stay, but the Residence Card itself has a validity period. For cards issued on or after June 14, 2026, the validity period is generally until the tenth birthday after the date of issue for Permanent Residents aged 18 or older, and until the fifth birthday after the date of issue for those under 18. Cards issued by June 13, 2026 remain valid until the expiry date printed on the card.
Permanent Residence allows you to keep your foreign nationality while living in Japan without a period-of-stay limit. Naturalization is the process of acquiring Japanese nationality. The better option depends on whether you wish to retain your current nationality and on your own and your family's long-term plans.
For applications accepted on or after October 1, 2026, the government fee for Permission for Permanent Residence is JPY 200,000, payable when permission is granted. Applications accepted by September 30, 2026 remain subject to the previous JPY 10,000 fee even if permission is granted later. Where an applicant falls within the statutory reduction rules, the fee may be reduced to JPY 20,000. For Permanent Residence, the reduction is limited to specified categories such as certain spouses or children of Japanese nationals, Permanent Residents, or Special Permanent Residents, and other statutory conditions must also be satisfied. It is not a general discount.
Statements about legal requirements, government fees and procedures on this page are based on published government information. Where public authorities do not publish a fixed numerical standard—for example, for income, overseas absences or the best timing after a job change—we distinguish the official legal requirements from practical review points used by ACROSEED Immigration Lawyer's Office.
Legal information last reviewed: August 31, 2026
Obtaining Permanent Residence in Japan is not something that is automatically granted simply by residing in the country for a certain period. Immigration authorities conduct a comprehensive review of factors such as the applicant’s residence history, stability of daily life, and compliance with public obligations.
Here, we introduce real approval cases in which our office provided continuous support, gradually adjusted clients’ residence statuses, and successfully assisted them in obtaining Permanent Residence. Please review these cases while comparing them with your own situation, and use them as a reference for planning your application.
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Client (from Google Reviews) |
| [Continuous Support Case] Special Landing Permission → Spouse of Japanese National Visa → Permanent Residence |
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Client (from Google Reviews) |
| [Continuous Support Case] Temporary Visitor Visa → Work Visa → Spouse Visa → Permanent Residence |
At ACROSEED Immigration Lawyer's Office, we visualize all key screening points for Japan Permanent Residency – such as residence history, tax and social insurance record, income, and actual family situation – and fully support your application with the best possible evidentiary strategy tailored to your specific case.
Even if you are not sure where to start, or if your Japan Permanent Residency Application was refused in the past, we can handle everything from current situation analysis to designing a reapplication plan.
A Permanent Residence application is not merely about preparing the required documents. The impression formed by the immigration examiner can vary significantly depending on how individual facts are organized and in what order they are presented, including the applicant’s residence history, income progression, job change history, family composition, and compliance with tax and social insurance obligations.
At ACROSEED, we design the application in advance by determining which documents should serve as the core evidence and how far each point should be explained, and structure them into a clear and consistent application narrative that allows immigration examiners to make accurate and efficient judgments. In particular, in cases where income is close to the required threshold, where there have been multiple job changes, or where the applicant has dependent family members, we comprehensively demonstrate a stable living foundation by taking into account not only annual income, but also savings, living expenses, and actual residential circumstances.
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| Permanent Residence from a Work Visa | 200,000 yen |
|---|---|
| Permanent Residence for applicants under the "Engineer / Specialist in Humanities / International Services" visa who qualify for Highly Skilled Professional points | 180,000 yen |
| Permanent Residence from a Highly Skilled Professional Visa, Spouse of Japanese National / Permanent Resident, or Long-Term Resident Visa | 150,000 yen |
| Other Permanent Residence Applications | Quotation Required |
Even if your situation is more complicated than a standard application, there may still be options available. We recommend discussing your circumstances with an immigration professional before making assumptions about your eligibility.
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Representative Administrative Scrivener
Makoto Sano
1998 Graduated from Aoyamagakuin University
2001 Registered as an administrative scrivener
He has Over 20 years of experience as an international administrative scrivener, specializing in foreign employment consulting and residence procedures for foreign residents in Japan.
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Since opening our practice in 1986, we have been involved in consulting on visa applications for foreigners for nearly 40 years as an immigration lawyer.
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