Special measures for the status of residence for those who have difficulty returning to Japan due to the spread of the COVID-19 have been completed.

 

With the spread of the COVID-19, the following measures will be taken only this time, depending on the remaining period of stay, regarding the special measures for foreigners who were granted special residence.

Those who are resident with the qualification of "Designated Activity (6 months)"Those who are staying with the qualification of "Temporary Visitor (90 days)"
① Those whose period of stay is until June 29thDesignated Activity (4 months)Temporary Visitor (90 days)
② Those whose period of stay is after June 30Designated Activity (4 months)Temporary Visitor (90 days)

For those who wish to stay in Japan due to difficulty in returning to Japan, the "only this time" measure in Table ② above is permitted only if the period of stay expires by November 1, 2022.

For details, please see the following sites of the Immigration Services Agency of Japan below.
 https://www.moj.go.jp/isa/content/001373820.pdf

If you have any questions about your status of residence, please feel free to contact us.