Japan•AsiaPermanent Resident Visa
At a Glance
Processing Time
60-120 days
Application Fee
10,000 JPY
Stay Duration
Indefinite
Renewable
Yes
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
No
This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Indefinite residence status with unlimited work rights. No time limit on residence. Highest immigration status short of citizenship.
Permanent resident status is the highest immigration status in Japan, providing indefinite residence rights. Eligibility varies by pathway: Highly Skilled Professional 80+ points (1 year), Spouse of Japanese national (3 years marriage + 1 year residence), Highly Skilled Professional 70+ points (3 years), Long-term resident (5 years), Others (10 years total, 5 consecutive).
Requires good conduct and financial stability.
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Requirements
Financial
Minimum Income
3,000,000 JPY
per year
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Current passport
Resident's Card
Current residence status card
Tax certificates
Proof of tax payment during required period
Residence records
Address registration documents
Criminal record check
Police certificate
Employment records
Employment history and documentation
Financial documents
Bank statements, income records
Family documents
Marriage/birth certificates if applicable
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Advantages
- Indefinite residence - no expiration
- Unlimited work rights
- No visa renewal required
- Can sponsor family
- Can apply for citizenship
- Equal employment rights
- Social security access
Considerations
- Strict eligibility requirements
- Long waiting periods for most
- Background check rigorous
- Cannot leave Japan for extended periods without permission
- Must maintain residence card
- Fee increased to 10,000 JPY (2025)
Application Process
Meet eligibility requirements
Fulfill residence duration and other criteria
Prepare documentation
Gather residence records, tax documents, family certificates
Apply at immigration
Submit permanent residency application
Background check
Immigration conducts thorough background investigation
Assessment
Immigration evaluates eligibility
Pay fee
Pay 10,000 JPY application fee
Receive decision
Approval or notification of decision
Application Forms
Application for Permanent Residency
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