In recent years, with the continuous development of the economy and the improvement of people’s living standards, many people have the idea of immigration.
As a developed country, Japan used to be one of the four Asian tigers, so the immigration to Japan has attracted the attention of many immigrants.
Japan enjoys an international reputation for education, quality of life, social security and economic freedom.
Here is a small series for you to analyze the latest policy of 2023 Japanese immigration, welcome to read.
Similar to China, Japan has adopted the principle of dual descent and limited recognition of dual nationality in its nationality law, so the choice of nationality for children born of mixed Chinese and Japanese will be theoretically involved.
According to the Japanese Nationality Law, Japanese citizens who acquire foreign citizenship before the age of 20 should choose one of the nationalities before the age of 22;
Japanese citizens who acquire foreign citizenship after the age of 20 should choose one of their nationalities within two years.
(2) Japanese Immigration Policy The requirements for obtaining a permanent residence visa to Japan are as follows: (1) In principle, you need to have lived in Japan for more than 10 years, and during this period, you need to have obtained the “work qualification” or “residence qualification” to stay in Japan for more than 5 years.
(2) Japanese. The spouse with permanent residence or special permanent residence has been in actual marriage for more than 3 years and has resided in Japan for more than 1 year;
Their children lived in Japan for more than a year.
(3) have lived in Japan for more than 5 years as a “locust”.
(For other special conditions, see the website of the Ministry of Justice of Japan.) The necessary conditions to become a Japanese citizen are to have lived in Japan for more than five years, have a stable residence, have a stable financial income, have a clean record, and be at least 20 years old (a Japanese-born person and a Japanese spouse).
Children and other conditions above can be slowed down).
The Japanese permanent residence visa is an indefinite visa with no restrictions on extra-qualifying activities.
But those who qualify for permanent residence in Japan are not allowed to leave the country for three years or they will automatically fail.
During this period, you can apply for an extension at Japanese embassies and consulates abroad.
There are two differences between permanent residence and naturalization: (1) Permanent residents maintain their original nationality;
(2) In addition to the right to vote and stand for election, permanent residents also enjoy the same rights and obligations as Japanese citizens.
Japan Residence Policy and Related Procedures (1) Residence Policy for Foreigners in Japan All foreigners living in Japan are divided into 28 “residence qualifications”, with a “residence period” set for each.
The Entry Law strictly limits the activities that people with different “residency status” can undertake.
Any paid activity without the permission of the Immigration Administration shall be deemed to be an activity.
Applications for “extra-qualifying activities” to renew the type of residence status or extend the length of stay will be restricted, and in serious cases will be forced to repatriate to the country of nationality.
Except for “permanent residence”, the duration of residence can be divided into 15 days, 30 days, 90 days, 3 months, 6 months, 1 year and 2 years.
Three years to wait.
The period of residence of foreigners in Japan shall not exceed the period of residence.
The categories of residence status and permitted activities are as follows: Diplomatic: diplomatic activities;
Public: official activities of international agencies;
Professor: Research at a Japanese university or higher school.
Educational activities;
An income-generating artistic activity;
A religious practice;
Reporting: Reporting of activities by foreign reporting authorities;
Investment. Management: Business operation.
Investment activities;
Legal accounting affairs: with legal qualifications, execute relevant laws.
Accounting activities;
Medical care: legally qualified medical activities;
Research: Based on contracts with Japanese agencies;
Education: Small in Japan.
Educational activities carried out by middle schools, senior high schools, junior colleges or other schools or the same educational institutions;
Technology: natural science and technology.
Necessary knowledge business activities;
International humanistic knowledge practice: engaged in legal work.
Business that is necessary for economic, social and other humanities, or business activities that feel necessary based on thinking about foreign cultures;
Internal post: the activity of transferring employees to Japan in the foreign office;
Happy line: acting. Acting.
Playing. Sports and other artistic activities;
A special specialty;
The operational activities required for proficiency;
Cultural activities: academic arts or Japanese culture related to Japanese culture.
Technology research and learning activities;
Short-term stay: Sightseeing.
Self-cultivation. Relatives visit.
Short-term activities for the purpose of business contacts;
Study abroad: university (including junior college), professional courses, or related equipment.
Educational activities received by the same educational institution;
Schooling: in a specialist school (except for specialist courses), or in a related facility.
Receiving educational activities in the same educational institution;
Research: Technical work in Japanese public institutions.
Skills and knowledge learning activities;
Spouses raised by foreigners whose families are staying in Japan.
Children’s daily activities;
Specific activities: Activities designated by the Minister of Justice.
There are also “permanent residents”, “fixed residents”, “Japanese spouse”, “permanent resident spouse”, and “special permanent residents” who are waiting for residence status and are not subject to restrictions on activities.
(2) Relevant procedures In principle, I will apply directly to the Immigration Bureau for post-entry residence procedures.
If engaged in work.
For activities other than those specified in the “residence qualification”, or for those who stay in Japan beyond the period of residence, the following procedures shall be completed: 1.
Application for extra-qualified Activity Permit: Those who plan to engage in business activities (with income or remuneration) other than those stipulated in the existing residence permit shall apply for and obtain the extra-qualified activity permit from the immigration Administration under their jurisdiction.
2. Apply for permission to change residence status: cancel current activities.
They also need to apply for and obtain a new permit to change their residence status when engaging in other activities permitted by their residence status.
3. Apply for renewal of residence status: If you stay in Japan after the expiration of your current stay, you must go through the renewal procedure before the expiration of your current stay.
If the residence period exceeds 6 months, the case shall be accepted two months before the expiration of the residence period.
4. Application for residence Permit: Foreigners who renounce Japanese nationality due to birth or other reasons or live in Japan without completing entry formalities must apply for residence permit within 30 days from the date of renunciation of Japanese nationality or birth.
5. Apply for a re-entry permit: Japan’s re-entry permit is divided into one validity period and several validity periods. The maximum validity period is 5 years (especially 7 years for a permanent residence permit), but it cannot exceed the residence permit period.
If for some reason you cannot re-enter the country during your stay, you can also apply to the Japanese Embassy for an extension of your stay.
1. Foreigners who live in Japan for a long period of time (more than 3 months) must register with the municipal government within 14 days after the address is confirmed, and apply for a resident ticket and residence card.
Short-term residents are not required to register.
If there is a change in residency.
If the retention card is lost or defaced, an application shall be made to the city, town or district government of the place of residence for replacement within 14 days.
If you lose your retention card while traveling overseas, you must apply for a replacement within 14 days of your return to Japan.
2. Foreign babies born in Japan who wish to live in Japan for a long time must register their birth information with the municipal government within 14 days after birth and apply for a residence permit with the Immigration Administration within 30 days.
Those who do not intend to stay in Japan for a long time may not register with the relevant authorities, but must leave Japan within 60 days.
3. The immigration law stipulates that foreigners must carry passports.
Those who violate identity documents, such as temporary landing permit or temporary asylum permit, will be subject to the following penalties: “special permanent resident” foreigners who violate the duty of keeping the card will be fined up to 200,000 yen;
Violation of passport obligations will result in a fine of up to 100,000 yen.
The “special permanent resident” who violates the duty of holding a card will be fined less than 100,000 yen;
Violation of passport obligations, a fine of less than 100,000 days.
4. Articles brought into Japan by the Customs for epidemic prevention shall be declared to the Customs in writing;
Those who carry more than the duty-free range of goods shall submit the Baggage Declaration Form for Separate Transport of Goods.
At the same time, those who carry no more than 1 kg of gold (gold, gold, etc.), but compared with other items whose total price exceeds 200,000 yen, should fill out the luggage Declaration Form for separate transport of the items, regardless of weight and purity, and pay the corresponding tax.
Such as carrying cash and other securities more than 1 million yen or carrying gold (bullion, bullion, etc.).
In addition to completing the Declaration Form for separated baggage, the Declaration Form for Carrying Baggage, including Means of Payment, must also be completed.
