Four common ways to immigrate to Japan

Four common ways to immigrate to Japan

First, the descendants of old overseas Chinese. These old overseas Chinese have often lived in Japan for three

Four common ways to immigrate to Japan

Four common ways to immigrate to Japan

First, the descendants of old overseas Chinese. These old overseas Chinese have often lived in Japan for three or four generations, up to seven generations. Their ancestors migrated to Japan from China in the Qing Dynasty or the Republic of China before the Taisho era in Japan, so they naturally have the right of permanent residence in Japan.

Second, people who have completed their studies in Japan. In modern China, especially after the reform and opening up, a large number of Japanese went to Japan to study at public expense and at their own expense. Many former international students choose to work in Japan after graduation, and can gradually apply for permanent residence in Japan after several years of stable work.

Third, Japanese spouses. This may be the fastest way for China people to immigrate to Japan. If you marry a Japanese wife or a Japanese, you can apply for a "Japanese spouse" visa after going through the legal formalities for marriage.

Fourth, stay in Japan after work. This is a little different from the second point, that is, you don't have to study in Japan first. If a Japanese university or company is willing to hire you for a certain position, you can apply for a "professor" or "international knowledge, humanities business" or "internal transfer" visa. Similarly, when you have worked in Japan for a certain number of years, you can apply for permanent residence in Japan.

Further reading: the purchasing process of Japanese immigrants

1. Choose a house to see a house

There are no restrictions on foreigners buying and selling houses in Japan.

As long as you are an adult, have enough money and have no criminal record.

Japanese real estate agents are standardized and orderly, and the information is transparent.

Whether it is a new house or a second-hand house, you need to help you arrange the house through a developer or a real estate agent.

If you can't go to Japan to see the house in person, you can also entrust an agency to show you the house by shooting videos and photos.

2. Application for house purchase

If you decide to buy a house in Japan, prepare the required notarial certificate in advance.

After all, there are many Japanese properties that you like, and they can be very popular. Whoever has complete materials is likely to be ahead.

The contents of the notarial certificate generally include your name, domestic address, personal seal and other basic information.

When you are ready, you can send the notarial certificate and power of attorney to the real estate agent for handling.

At this time, you may have chosen the real estate to buy, and the real estate agent will soon help you submit a purchase application to the seller.

However, submitting a purchase application does not mean that the property is locked for you.

The real estate agent will also help you to coordinate the price (mainly second-hand houses), the signing time and other details with the seller.

After all the above details are agreed, you can continue to buy.

Buy a house and sign a contract

If you happen to be selected by the seller, sign a contract with the house.

Before signing the contract, the residential construction consultant (residential builder, Japan's unique real estate occupation) will explain the relevant important matters.

After confirming all the terms, the real estate agent can sign the contract for you.

Therefore, it usually takes about 1 week to sign the contract after submitting the application for house purchase.

When signing the contract, you should prepare a deposit to show your sincerity, which is generally 10% of the house price.

This link, of course, can be fully entrusted to the real estate agent.

After signing the contract, you need to pay according to the cost details, including the balance of the house and taxes.

The signed purchase contract will stipulate the payment period of the final payment.

This cycle usually takes 3-4 weeks, and may be negotiated separately according to the price and payment method of the house.

However, once the time is specified, you will fulfill it.

Buy a house and transfer ownership.

The property transfer will be carried out after you pay the final payment.

The transfer procedure must be represented by a judicial clerk.

After the transfer, the real estate license generally takes 2-3 weeks, which is completed by the relevant departments of the Japanese government.

At this time, the information of property right change will be recorded in the system of the Legal Affairs Bureau of the Japanese government.

Finally, the real estate agent will give you your real estate license in person or send it to you.

It can be completed as soon as 1 month from signing a house to getting the real estate license.