How to obtain permanent residency in Japan

(1) Foreigners with a "decent work" visa are eligible to apply for a permanent residence permit.

(All the following conditions must be met)

A continuous residence in Japan for more than 10 years (during which the residence qualification has not been interrupted), of which at least 5 years have a work visa.

B. The current work visa has a stay period of three years.

C. Pay the resident tax normally, have the assets and ability to maintain a stable life in Japan, have no criminal record, and have no infectious diseases endangering public health and safety.

② Foreigners holding "Japanese spouse, etc." visas. Or "permanent resident spouse, etc." are eligible to apply for a permanent residence permit.

(All the following conditions must be met)

A. Married for 3 years or "permanent resident spouse, etc." after obtaining the visa of "Japanese spouse, etc." and lived in Japan for at least 65,438+0 years.

B. currently holding a "Japanese spouse, etc." visa. Or "permanent resident spouse, etc." stays for three years.

C. Pay the resident tax normally, have the assets and ability to maintain a stable life in Japan, have no criminal record, and have no infectious diseases endangering public health and safety.

(3) Foreigners holding a "permanent residence" visa are eligible to apply for a permanent residence permit.

(All the following conditions must be met)

A. Having lived in Japan for five consecutive years after obtaining a "permanent resident" visa.

B. Currently holding a "permanent resident" visa for three years.

C. Pay the resident tax normally, have the assets and ability to maintain a stable life in Japan, have no criminal record, and have no infectious diseases endangering public health and safety.

Foreigners who have made special contributions to Japan have relaxed their eligibility for permanent residence permits. For details, please refer to the following official website instructions.

Japan is a non-immigrant country, and the quickest way to apply for permanent residence is to marry a Japanese. If you have special skills that Japan values, it is also possible to apply for permanent residence (there are few opportunities and few people can reach the statutory time limit). There are also Japanese universities and jobs in Japan (many of them get permanent residence in this way). You don't need to invest in immigration to buy a house because Japan is a non-immigrant country. There are also many illegal workers in China, so waiting for the opportunity (lucky enough) may lead to permanent residence.