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Permanent Residence and Naturalization

Requirements and procedures for permanent residence (PR) and for naturalization, which grants Japanese nationality.

Highly Skilled Professional Visa Guide — Points System, J-Skip, J-Find, and Fast-Track Permanent Residence

Highly Skilled Professional Visa Guide — Points System, J-Skip, J-Find, and Fast-Track Permanent Residence

October 5, 2026 Work PR & Naturalization

Japan's points-based Highly Skilled Professional visa: benefits at 70 points, permanent residence after one year at 80 p…

Naturalization in Japan: Conditions, Procedure, and How It Differs from Permanent Residence

Naturalization in Japan: Conditions, Procedure, and How It Differs from Permanent Residence

October 5, 2026 PR & Naturalization

Acquiring Japanese nationality: Nationality Act conditions, the April 2026 review practice, in-person filing, documents,…

Permanent Residence in Japan: Requirements, the October 2026 Guideline Revision, and New Revocation Grounds

Permanent Residence in Japan: Requirements, the October 2026 Guideline Revision, and New Revocation Grounds

October 5, 2026 PR & Naturalization

Permanent residence in Japan: requirements, the October 2026 revision (stricter spouse rules, Japanese B1, income), and …

Status of Residence in Japan: Meaning, Visa Difference, and All 29 Types

Status of Residence in Japan: Meaning, Visa Difference, and All 29 Types

August 27, 2025 Procedures Work Business Study & Stay Family PR & Naturalization

Status of residence vs. visa in Japan: what each means, why they differ, and all 29 types with periods of stay and how t…