Japanese Immigration
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| The Japanese Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Law sets out the
basic regulation of entry and residence for foreign nationals. Foreign
nationals residing in Japan are authorized to engage in activities which
are granted under their status of residence at the time of their entry
into Japan, and are permitted to stay for a period determined for each
status of residence. When you wish to apply for procedures regarding entry
and status of residence yourself, you need to go to the regional Immigration Bureau. However, you have to take days off at work
and stand in a long queue to go through complicated procedures. If you
contract our service, you basically do not have to appear at the regional
Immigration Bureau at all. We also deal with naturalization procedures at the Ministry of Justice.
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Status of Residence
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| The list of status of residence (27 categories) is shown in the following tables: |
| 1. Status of Residence under which foreign nationals can engage in authorized professional or occupational activities |
Diplomat, Official, Professor, Artist, Religious Activities, Journalist,
Investor/Business Manager, Legal/Accounting Services, Medical Services, Researcher,
Instructor, Engineer, Specialist in Humanities and International Services,
Intra-Company Transferee, Entertainer, Skilled Labor |
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| 2. Status of Residence which prohibits foreign nationals from work or employment |
Cultural Activities, Temporary Visitor, College Student, Pre-College Student,
Trainee, Dependent |
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| 3. Status of Residence which allows foreign nationals to work depending on permission granted |
| Designated Activities (Activities which are particularly designated by the Minister of Justice for individuals) |
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| 4. Status of Residence based on each position or social standing
(No limit in work and employment) |
| Permanent Residence, Spouse or Child of Japanese National, Long Term Resident |
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Procedures for Entry and Residence
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| 1. When foreign nationals are outside of Japan |
■Certificate of Eligibility
A Company or proxy in Japan will request the issuing of the Certificate
of Eligibility at the regional Immigration Bureau. Once issued, an applicant
will bring the Certificate of Eligibility to Japanese Embassy or Consulate
abroad and make the visa application to enter Japan. |
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| 2. When foreign nationals are already in Japan |
■Changing status of residence
It is necessary to go through certain procedures at the regional Immigration
Bureau when a foreign national wish to change one's current status of residence.
For instance, an application for changing status of residence is required
if a college student plans to be employed in Japan after graduation.
■Re-entry permit
When a foreign national who has an appropriate visa wants to leave Japan
on business or personal reasons, it is necessary to go through certain
procedure at the regional Immigration Bureau to obtain a re-entry permit.
Without the permit, he or she may not be allowed to reenter Japan even
if one retains a proper visa.
■Extension of period of stay
The period of stay is determined together with the status of residence
at the time of entry or changing status. When a foreign national wish to
extend the period of stay, he or she would need to apply to extend the
period of stay before the expiry date.
■Permit for outside-status activities
When a college or pre-college student intends to engage in a part-time job, he or she needs to
obtain a permit in advance from the regional Immigration Bureau. Please
note that working hours for this type of employment are limited to up to
28 hours a week.
■Permanent residence
When a foreign national wishes to live in Japan permanently, he or she
needs to apply for permanent residence status. If this status is granted,
the resident's activity is unlimited and the period of stay shall be indefinite.
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