Long-Term Resident Visa
Long-Term Resident is a status of residence under which the Minister of Justice permits a foreign national to live in Japan for a designated period in consideration of special circumstances. There are no restrictions on work.
Main cases set out in the public notice
- Third-generation Japanese descendants (Nikkei)
- Minor, unmarried biological children supported by a Japanese national, permanent resident, special permanent resident or long-term resident
- Spouses of long-term residents
- Adopted children under 6 of a Japanese national, permanent resident or long-term resident
- Japanese left behind in China and their families, among others
Main cases granted outside the public notice
- A former spouse of a Japanese national or permanent resident who continues to live in Japan after divorce or the spouse's death
- A foreign parent raising a biological child of a Japanese national in Japan
These are decided on an overall assessment of the length of stay, the ability to support oneself, the child's upbringing and other factors, and are generally considered as a change of status for people already living in Japan rather than as a new entry.
Period of stay
5 years, 3 years, 1 year, 6 months, or a period individually designated by the Minister of Justice (not exceeding 5 years).
The documents required and the points examined vary widely from case to case. Changes of status after divorce or bereavement in particular depend on a clear explanation of the circumstances. We can help you from checking the requirements to preparing the documents and filing the application. Please feel free to contact us.
Main cases set out in the public notice
- Third-generation Japanese descendants (Nikkei)
- Minor, unmarried biological children supported by a Japanese national, permanent resident, special permanent resident or long-term resident
- Spouses of long-term residents
- Adopted children under 6 of a Japanese national, permanent resident or long-term resident
- Japanese left behind in China and their families, among others
Main cases granted outside the public notice
- A former spouse of a Japanese national or permanent resident who continues to live in Japan after divorce or the spouse's death
- A foreign parent raising a biological child of a Japanese national in Japan
These are decided on an overall assessment of the length of stay, the ability to support oneself, the child's upbringing and other factors, and are generally considered as a change of status for people already living in Japan rather than as a new entry.
Period of stay
5 years, 3 years, 1 year, 6 months, or a period individually designated by the Minister of Justice (not exceeding 5 years).
The documents required and the points examined vary widely from case to case. Changes of status after divorce or bereavement in particular depend on a clear explanation of the circumstances. We can help you from checking the requirements to preparing the documents and filing the application. Please feel free to contact us.