🇯🇵 Japan · Permanent residence

Ordinary ten-year permanent-residence route

The standard permanent-residence route used by many work and business statuses. It requires a separate application and review; holding a long-term status for ten years does not itself grant permanent residence.

Timing

Check the official residence-period rule.

Government fee note

Check the official fee schedule.

Eligibility requirements

Detailed settlement conditions are not yet translated for this language. Check the official sources below.

Application and documents

Check the official application processing guidance.

Official sources and verification record

Last verified2026-08-07

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