Visa

Permanent residency (eijū kyoka, 永住許可) is the most flexible visa status in Japan. No restrictions on work, no renewal every few years. Here’s how to qualify and apply. What Is Permanent Residency? A permanent resident visa (PR) lets you: Live in Japan indefinitely Work in any job, any industry, without restrictions Renew your residence card every 7 years (instead of 1–5 for other visas) Own property and access services on equal terms with Japanese nationals You do not become a Japanese citizen — PR is a separate status. You keep your original nationality. ...

If you’re married to a Japanese national or a permanent resident of Japan, you can apply for a Spouse of Japanese National visa (日本人の配偶者等) or Spouse of Permanent Resident visa (永住者の配偶者等). Here’s how. Types of Spouse Visas Visa Type For Spouse of Japanese National (日本人の配偶者等) Married to a Japanese citizen Spouse of Permanent Resident (永住者の配偶者等) Married to a PR holder in Japan Both visas allow you to: Live in Japan Work in any industry, no restrictions Renew every 1–3 years (based on circumstances) Key Requirements Legal marriage recognized in both Japan and your home country Genuine relationship — immigration checks that the marriage is real Financial stability — the Japanese spouse or you must demonstrate ability to support the household No criminal record Valid passport Applying From Outside Japan (Certificate of Eligibility) If you’re applying from your home country: ...

Japan’s Working Holiday Visa lets young people from eligible countries live and work in Japan for up to 1 year. It’s one of the most accessible ways to experience living in Japan without a work sponsorship. Eligible Countries (2025) Japan has working holiday agreements with 30 countries: Australia, New Zealand, Canada, South Korea, France, Germany, UK, Ireland, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Spain, Czech Republic, Argentina, Chile, Iceland, Austria, Netherlands, Belgium, Sweden, Finland, Switzerland, Estonia, Uruguay, Lithuania, Latvia, Ukraine ...