What are the requirements for emigrating to Japan? 202 1

Japan is a non-immigrant country. Generally speaking, Japanese immigrants generally refer to obtaining Japanese naturalization (nationality) or Japanese permanent residence (permanent residence, green card) status. Although Japan is not an immigrant country, if you want to live in Japan for a long time and obtain legal status, you can apply for Japanese status in any of the ways mentioned below after you meet the conditions, so as to achieve the purpose of emigrating to Japan. The conditions include continuous residence in Japan for several years, long-term residence qualification of three or five years, no criminal record, tax payment according to regulations, etc.

I. Conditions for applying for Japanese citizenship

Living in Japan for more than 5 years, not more than 3 months, and 1 year not more than 150 days.

At least 20 years of age (the age of the child is not limited when both parents apply at the same time), with legal capacity.

Abide by Japanese laws and regulations, such as no criminal record, no traffic violations, etc.

Have enough income or assets to maintain a living, with an annual income of not less than 2 million yen.

Have the obligation to pay taxes, and have no arrears in annuity and insurance.

Be able to communicate with Japanese in normal spoken English.

Second, the conditions for applying for permanent residence in Japan

Have lived in Japan for more than 10 years and worked for more than 5 years. Hold a residence qualification of 3 or 5 years at the time of application.

Abide by Japanese laws and regulations, such as no criminal record, no traffic violations, etc.

Have enough income or assets to maintain a living, with an annual income of not less than 3 million yen.

Have the obligation to pay taxes, and have no arrears in annuity and insurance.

Third, the ways and means of applying for Japanese immigration

On the basis of Japanese communication, you may start by studying in Japan, then find a stable job in Japan and live in Japan in a down-to-earth manner until you meet the conditions for obtaining Japanese identity.

It is also a way to "touch relatives and bring old friends" with Japan. If you are destined to have a Japanese spouse and live in Japan, you will also have the opportunity to meet the conditions for obtaining Japanese identity.

There are also two visa routes to choose from.

Japanese business management visa.

In order to boost Japan's economy, attract talents to start businesses in Japan and welcome overseas people who have settled in Japan, the Japan Immigration Bureau launched an investment business visa in 2006. 20 15 changed its name to business management visa, encouraging people who set up companies in Japan and really manage them to realize the opportunity of living in Japan for a long time.

Applicants need to set up a company (joint-stock company or contract company) in Japan, with a registered capital of not less than 5 million yen and unlimited business scope, and can apply for a business management visa from the Japan Immigration Bureau. The first visa period is one year, and it will be renewed for one year, three years or five years according to the company's operation. Applicants need to pay taxes when they hold a business management visa. After paying taxes for three years within five years, you can apply for Japanese naturalization (naturalization) in the fifth year. After paying taxes for five years in ten years, you can apply for permanent residence in Japan in the tenth year (permanent residence, green card). The premise is that the applicant can't leave Japan for more than half a year and not more than three months at a time, otherwise he will not be regarded as a Japanese tax resident and his years cannot be accumulated.

Japan's high-level talent visa (management).