Permanent Residency (Eijūsha)

永住者 · Eijūsha

Indefinite residence with no renewals and no work limits — earned through years of clean conduct and contributions.

CODE: PR-EIJU

VALIDITY INDEFINITE

CARD RENEWAL EVERY 7 YEARS

PROCESSING WINDOW OFTEN 6+ MONTHS

APPROVAL FEE ¥8,000 STAMP

BUREAUCRACY FRICTION

Documentation rigor 4 / 5 (HIGH)

Processing wait 4 / 5 (HIGH)

Interview demand 1 / 5 (LOW)

Cost burden 2 / 5 (LOW)

The heaviest paper chase in the system plus the longest silence. Payment records are the real exam.

Mandatory Submission Pack

Verify each asset before the immigration desk sees it.

0 OF 4 PACKED

Residence History Proof REQUIRED 10 continuous years (5+ working), or 3 / 1 years via the HSP tracks, or the spouse track — pick your lane and prove it.
Tax + Pension Payment Records REQUIRED Several years of kazei/nozei certificates and pension premium receipts. Late payments are the top killer.
Guarantor Letter (身元保証人) REQUIRED A resident (often Japanese) vouching for conduct and livelihood — moral, not financial, guarantee.
Income + Employment Proof REQUIRED Contracts, withholding slips, bank records — stable independent livelihood.

General information only — immigration rules change and cases vary. Confirm with the Immigration Services Agency or a registered specialist before acting.