The period of stay of a "Permanent Resident(PR)" is indefinite, but it may be revoked.
The status of residence for foreigners staying in Japan has an expiration date, with the exception of some statuses of residence.The status of residence of "Permanent Resident(PR)" has no restrictions on activities and no restrictions on the period of stay.Therefore, the eligibility requirements are strict.However, what you have to be careful about is that the […]
Japanese language requirements when applying for naturalization
The Nationality Law, which stipulates naturalization to Japan, does not have any provisions regarding Japanese language requirements as a condition for naturalization.However, in reality, Japanese proficiency is required when naturalizing in Japan.Being naturalized in Japan means living in Japan as a Japanese person from now on, so it is natural that a certain level of […]
Even a child of a permanent resident may not be able to obtain the status of residence of "Spouse or Child of Permanent Resident(SCPR)".
In order to be granted the status of residence of “Spouse or Child of Permanent Resident(SCPR),”, one of the following must apply. Spouse of permanent resident, etc. A person who was born in Japan as a child of a permanent resident, etc. and continues to reside in Japan. In the case of a child of […]
How to enroll a child of a relative living abroad in a Japanese elementary school or junior high school
We sometimes receive requests from foreigners living in Japan, such as, "I would like to invite a child of my relative who lives abroad to Japan to attend elementary or junior high school in Japan."In this case, the status of residence will be "Student", but the requirements for this status of residence to be recognized […]
About NPO business report
NPOs are stipulated to submit a business report, etc. to the competent authority within three months after the end of each business year.Specifically, you will need to submit the following documents:① Business report for the previous fiscal year② Activity statement for the previous fiscal year③ Balance sheet for the previous fiscal year④ Property inventory for the previous business year⑤ Annual […]
What is the “adult guardianship system”?
The adult guardianship system is a system where you can receive protection and support when you are elderly and feel uneasy about managing your own property or making contracts.The adult guardianship system includes the legal guardianship system and the voluntary guardianship system.In the case of legal guardianship, the family court appoints a guardian, so even […]
Procedures required for foreigners to hire employees in Japan
There are procedures required for a foreigner to set up a company in Japan and then hire an employee.If you hire at least one employee after the company is established, the company will be covered by labor insurance (worker's accident compensation insurance and unemployment insurance).The employer must submit an insurance relationship establishment notification within 10 […]
A child of a Permanent Resident who fails to apply for permanent residence within 30 days after birth
If a child of a Permanent Resident is born in Japan, the status of residence of "Permanent Resident（PR)" will be granted by applying for permanent residence within 30 days after the birth.However, if it exceeds 30 days, you will not be able to apply for ”Permanent resident(PR)”, so you will have to apply for permission […]
Residence requirements when applying for naturalization
As with the permanent residence application, there are residence requirements when applying for naturalization in Japan.In the case of permanent residence application, in principle, there is a requirement that "continue to live in Japan for 10 years or more", but in the case of naturalization application, there is a requirement that "continue to live in […]
To avoid succession proceedings
After the decedent passes away, each heir will inherit the property after going through the inheritance procedures.However, in the case of an elderly couple living alone, it is difficult for the surviving spouse to carry out inheritance procedures, so some people are wondering if there is a way to simplify it.There is a “Testamentary Substitute […]