Japan’s Permanent Residency allows you to live, work and study there indefinitely
From the cherry blossom season to the fascinating streets of Tokyo, Japan is a beautiful place that many people aspire to live in. If you want to live in Japan, the country offers Permanent Residency that allows foreigners to live in the Land of the Rising Sun indefinitely, and Indians can apply too.
What Is Japan’s Permanent Residency
Japan Permanent Residency is a visa status that allows a foreign national to reside in the country for as long as they want. You are eligible for Japanese Permanent Residency if you have lived in Japan for at least 10 years.
Who Is Eligible
Here are the eligibility criteria you need to meet if you want Japanese PR:
- You have been living in Japan for at least 10 years.
- You have the financial means.
- You have no criminal record or history of violating immigration laws.
- If you have been married to a Japanese national or permanent resident for more than three years and have been residing in Japan for at least one year.
- Children of Japanese nationals or permanent residents can apply for PR after one year of residence.
Japan has a points-based system for highly skilled professionals. If an applicant scores 70 points, they can apply after three years of continuous residency. If they score 80 points or more, the waiting period is reduced to just one year.
Documents Required
- Application Form for Permanent Residence.
- A valid passport and residence card.
- Certificate of Residence, proof of employment/income, and recent bank statements.
- Tax payment certificates, proof of social security contributions.
- Documents from a guarantor (letter of guarantee, proof of their income/status).
- Marriage/family registration documents, if applicable.
Important: All documents must be in Japanese or accompanied by translations.
