Permanent Resident Status

To receive permanent resident status, the foreign national must have been living in Japan for a very long time. If this status is granted, it does not need to be renewed. This will change the current status the foreign national has to permanent resident.

The determining factors are:

1. The applicant has good behavior
2. The applicant has a way to earn a living in Japan
3. The applicant will contribute to Japan in a positive way

Permanent Resident

1. The application for permanent residence is submitted before the end of the period of stay (while the current visa is still valid).
2. The application form, along with other required documents. The type of information needed will depend on the applicant, so the process is not the same for everyone.
3. Place to submit: the Immigration Bureau in the area you are currently living.
4. Processing time: Around 6 months