Japanese Emigration and Immigration

Japan is not a country of immigrants. Basically, except for marrying a Japanese, only by investing in a business or working locally can you obtain Japanese permanent residence or naturalization.

Invest in Japan to join the business, obtain a visa and meet various conditions, you can apply for permanent residence orNaturalizationIn order to obtain the same medical and educational benefits as Japanese nationals.

Benefits of obtaining permanent residency or naturalization

Obtaining the right of permanent residence in Japan, in addition to retaining the original nationality, can also enjoy the same medical and educational benefits as Japanese nationals, but will not have political rights.
such as naturalization (Naturalization), you will get a Japanese passport (need to give up your original nationality) and have political rights.

Permanent residency (permanent residency/green card)

1. has lived in Japan for more than 10 years and worked for more than 5 years. Hold a 3-year or 5-year residence status at the time of application.

2. has no criminal record or traffic violation in Japan.

3. has enough income or assets to maintain life, and the annual income is not less than 3 million yen.

4. is obliged to pay taxes and has no arrears of annuity and insurance.

Naturalization (naturalization in Japan)

1. If you have lived in Japan continuously for more than 5 years, you generally cannot leave for more than 3 months in a row, and you cannot leave for more than 150 days in total in one year.

2. Over 20 years old (the age of the child is not limited when applying with the parents or one of the parents at the same time), and have the ability to act by law.

3. No criminal records, traffic violations, etc. in Japan.

4. Have sufficient income or assets to maintain life, with an annual income of not less than 2 million yen.

5. There are tax obligations, no arrears of annuity and insurance.

6. Able to communicate with Japanese normally.