To get Japan’s Permanent Residency (PR), you usually need 10 years of continuous stay, with 5 years on a work or family visa.
Highly skilled professionals can apply much earlier—after 3 years if they score 70 points, or in just 1 year if they achieve 80 points in Japan’s points-based system.
Indians married to Japanese citizens or permanent residents become eligible after 3 years of marriage and 1 year of residence in Japan, while children of Japanese nationals or PR holders can apply after 1 year.
Applicants must prove financial stability, a clean criminal record, timely tax payments, and good conduct to be considered for permanent residency.
Documents required: The application requires a valid passport, residence card, proof of employment and income, tax and social security certificates, guarantor documents, and marriage or family registration papers if applicable, all in Japanese or officially translated.
Application Process: All documents must be submitted to the local Immigration Bureau along with a fee of 8,000 yen (around Rs 4,800), and the process usually takes 4 to 8 months to complete.
Benefits: Permanent residency allows unlimited stay in Japan without visa renewals, the freedom to change jobs, easier access to banking and loans, and the chance to enjoy a stable life while keeping Indian citizenship, though voting rights and a Japanese passport are not included.
Conditions & Responsibilities: PR holders must stay in Japan for at least 6 months every year, declare global income, and pay taxes regularly, as prolonged absences or violations can lead to cancellation of status.
Why Japan wants you: With its ageing population and shrinking workforce, Japan is opening doors to skilled migrants, offering Indians not just residency but also career growth, cultural exposure, and a chance to build a new lifestyle.
