Hello, this is Kou of IMS Legal Professional Corporation. The COVID pandemic has really made the world a lonely place. No matter how much humanity evolves and how much science is developed, we can never defeat nature (viruses, disasters, etc.)!
As international exchange and traffic between countries is gradually easing, albeit with some restrictions, the number of inquiries about permanent residence applications has been increasing recently. However, I don't think it is directly related to the ongoing pandemic. Especially in the case of Chinese nationals, I think the number of those who have been in Japan for 10 years (or more) has reached its peak. In addition to this, we are also seeing an increase in the number of applications based on the Highly Skilled Foreign Professionals point system.
The number of applications is increasing, which means that the screening process is becoming more stringent. Not only is the examination period longer, but the number of required documents is also increasing. In particular, those who are not enrolled in pension or health insurance, those who have a history of delinquent payments, and those who have parents living abroad as dependents in order to save tax (or worse, evade tax) should be careful. There is a high possibility that these people will be denied.
In light of the large number of applicants and the high rate of disapproval, we have introduced a "money back guarantee" system. Of course, it is not a 100% guarantee, but there are conditions and regulations, so please check our website below.
Please also visit our website dedicated to permanent residence applications.
We hope we can dispel some of your anxiety about applying for permanent residence. We are here to help! If you are considering applying for permanent residence, or if you are considering re-applying for permanent residence after being denied, please contact us.
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Permanent Resident Japan Requirements
If you have a work visa
- Be of good conduct
- No delinquent payments of resident tax, national health insurance, etc., no traffic violations or punishments such as imprisonment or fines, etc.
- Have sufficient assets or skills to make a living
- Have an annual income of at least 3 million yen, own a home, etc.
- Continuous stay in Japan of 10 years or more, 5 years or more of which were on a working visa status
- No more than a few months out of Japan in a 10-year period, etc.
- The current status of residence must have a period of stay of 3 or 5 years
- If you have a visa with a 1-year period of stay, you cannot apply for a permanent residence permit even if you meet the above conditions
If you have a Highly-Skilled Professional visa, or meet the qualifications of a Highly-Skilled Professional
- Be of good conduct
- No delinquent payments of resident tax, national health insurance, etc., no traffic violations or punishments such as imprisonment or fines, etc.
- Have sufficient assets or skills to make a living
- Have an annual income of at least 3 million yen, own a home, etc.
- Be in possession of 70 points or more, according to the highly-skilled professional point calculation table, AND have been in possession of 70 points or more 3 years prior
- Be in possession of 80 points or more, according to the highly-skilled professional point calculation table, AND have been in possession of 80 points or more for at least the last 1 year
If you have a Spouse of Japanese Resident visa, Spouse of Permanent Resident visa, or Dependent visa
- Be in a bona fide marriage for a continuous 3 years or more, and have lived in Japan for at least 1 continuous year
In the case of biological children, must have lived in Japan for at least 1 continuous year - The current status of residence must have a period of stay of 3 years or more
- If you have a visa with a 1-year period of stay, you cannot apply for a permanent residence permit even if you meet the above conditions
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