Permanent Residence
Requirements, guidelines and practical tips for permanent residence in Japan.
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Permanent Residence and the New Household Income Standard: Our Reference Estimate by Household Size (2026)
The revised guidelines compare your household income with the average for Japanese households of the same size, but publish no figures. Here is our reference range, built from public statistics.
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Japan’s permanent residence guidelines have been revised: what changed on October 1, 2026
Japan revised its permanent residence guidelines on October 1, 2026. New income, pension, Japanese B1 and spouse rules, and when each one applies.
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Overview of the Draft Revisions to the Guidelines for Permission for Permanent Residence
Our translation of the overview of the draft PR guideline revisions published on August 4, 2026. The revised guidelines took effect on October 1, 2026.
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Fees for Change of Status, Extension of Stay, and Permanent Residence to Increase from October, 2026
Since October 1, 2026, fees for extension, change of status and permanent residence have risen sharply, with PR fees reaching ¥200,000. See the new fee tiers.
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New “5-Year Visa” Requirement for Permanent Residence (PR)
From April 2027, you will need a 5-year period of stay, not 3, to apply for permanent residence in Japan. Learn who the transitional rule protects.
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Excerpts from an official document “About the Permanent Resident Status” (September 2018)
Our translation of excerpts from a 2018 Immigration Bureau document on permanent residence, including local governments' requests for stricter tax checks.
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Reported: “Permanent Resident (永住者)” holders in Japan who do not pay taxes and insurance premiums may have their permits revoked.
Reported: Permanent residents in Japan who do not pay taxes and insurance premiums may have their permits revoked.
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