Foreigners who will be granted re-entry permits

However, if you have been issued a detention order (issued when you are detained in a detention center at a regional immigration bureau for illegal stay or illegal entry), or if you are otherwise deemed inappropriate for re-entry, you may not be granted re-entry permission. In this case, you may not be allowed to re-enter Japan.

Types of re-entry permits Primary (single) and multiple (multiple) permits

There are two types of re-entry permits: a single permit, which is valid only once and costs JPY3,000, and a multiple permit, which costs JPY6,000 and allows you to enter and leave the country as many times as you like for as long as you are permitted.

Period of validity

The maximum period of stay for a re-entry permit is five years (six years for special permanent residents), and if your current period of stay is shorter than this, it will be until the end of that period.If your period of stay is running low, you can apply for re-entry permission after completing the procedures for extending your period of stay in advance.

Extension of re-entry permit period

If you leave Japan with a re-entry permit, but are unable to re-enter Japan within the time frame due to unavoidable reasons, you may apply for an extension of the validity of your re-entry permit at a local Japanese embassy or consulate.The maximum period of time that can be extended is one year per permit, and is limited to six years (seven years for special permanent residents) from the date of the first re-entry permit. However, you cannot extend your status of residence, so you must be careful to re-enter Japan before the expiration date of your status of residence.

deemed re-entry permit

If you are a foreigner residing in Japan with a status of residence and have a valid passport and resident card, and wish to re-enter Japan within one year of your departure from Japan, you do not need to obtain a re-entry permit. When you leave Japan, check the box for "I wish to depart with a deemed re-entry permit" on your re-entry departure record (re-entry ED card) at the airport.At the airport, present your passport, residence card, and checked re-entry ED card to the immigration officer. There is no application fee.

Deemed re-entry is suitable for short periods of time, such as overseas travel.

Please note that if your status of residence expires within one year, the expiration date of your status of residence will be the date of expiration, and you will not be able to re-enter Japan if you do not re-enter by that date.Also, it is not possible to extend deemed re-entry abroad.

Special permanent residents who hold a valid passport and a special permanent resident certificate are also eligible for a deemed re-entry permit, and the deemed re-entry permit for special permanent residents is valid for two years from the date of departure.

Please note that the deemed re-entry permit cannot be extended overseas.If you are unable to re-enter Japan within the time limit, you will lose your status of residence. If there is a possibility that you will be in Japan for more than one year, it is safer to obtain a re-entry permit as usual.If you are a frequent visitor to Japan, it may be easier to apply for a Multiple Re-Entry Permit, which allows you to enter and leave Japan as many times as you like within the specified period, although it will cost you JPY6,000 and the hassle of not going through the procedures at the Immigration Bureau, and you will not have to worry about forgetting to apply for the deemed re-entry permit.

In addition, those who fall under the following cases are not eligible for the deemed re-entry permit, and must obtain a regular re-entry permit.

1. Those who are in the process of revoking their status of residence
2. Persons subject to withholding of departure confirmation
3. Persons who have been issued a warrant of incarceration
4. Those residing in Japan with "Specially Designated Activities" status who are applying for refugee status
5. Those who are recognized by the Minister of Justice as having reasonable grounds for believing that they are likely to engage in acts detrimental to the interests of Japan or to public safety, or that they require re-entry permission for the fair management of entry and exit.

Status of residence with no restrictions on work activities

Living in Japan Permanently (Permanent Resident Visa)、(International Marriage)、Married with a Person Who has Foreign Nationality (Marriage with Permanent Resident Visa Holder)、There are no restrictions on work activities for the four types of resident status, so there is no need to apply for activities outside of status.

Required Documents

• Application form
• Present your resident card or special permanent resident certificate
  ※When a person other than the applicant applies for re-entry permission for the applicant, the applicant must carry a copy of the resident card.。
• Present your passport
• If the applicant is unable to present his/her passport, a written reason stating the reason
• Presentation of documents proving identity (when the application is submitted by an agent)

Applicant

1. The applicant himself/herself (the foreigner who wishes to stay in Japan)
2. The following persons who have received approval from the Director of the Regional Immigration Bureau to act as an intermediary for the application, and who have received a request from the applicant
   1. An employee of an institution managed or employed by the applicant
   2. An employee of the institution where the applicant is receiving training or education
   3. Organizations that supervise the activities of foreign nationals to acquire skills, technology or knowledge.
   4. Employees of public interest corporations whose purpose is to facilitate the smooth acceptance of foreign nationals.
   5. travel agent
3. A lawyer or administrative scrivener who has been notified by the Director of the Regional Immigration Bureau and who has received a request from the applicant
4. Legal representative of the applicant
5. In cases where the applicant himself/herself is under 16 years of age, or is unable to appear in person due to illness (see note) or other reasons, the applicant's relative or a person living with him/her or a similar person who is recognized as appropriate by the Director of the Regional Immigration Office.
   (Note: In the case of "illness," please bring a medical certificate as prima facie evidence.

Applicant

1. Applicants themselves
2. The following persons who have been authorized to act as an intermediary for the application and who have received a request from the applicant
   • An employee of an institution managed or employed by the applicant
   • An employee of the institution where the applicant is receiving training or education
   • Employees of public interest corporations whose purpose is to facilitate the smooth acceptance of foreign nationals.
3. Lawyers or administrative scriveners who have been notified by the Director of the Regional Immigration Bureau and who have been requested by the applicant.
4. Legal representative of the applicant

Re-entry permit application fees

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Payment of fees

• Consumption tax is not included in the amounts shown.
• At the time of request, please pay 50% of the fee and the estimated actual cost. Any unused portion will be refunded.
• Actual expenses such as transportation, fees to be paid to the Immigration Bureau, translation fees, etc. that become necessary after the commencement of work in addition to the estimated actual expenses will be billed separately.
• If a business trip to a distant location is necessary, we will charge JPY20,000 per day plus actual transportation and other expenses.

consultation or doctor's fee

There is no charge for consultations by phone, email, or in our office.

If we come to you, we will charge you the actual cost of transportation and JPY20,000 per day.

If your application is denied, you will not be charged an additional fee to reapply.
We will reapply up to one time free of charge.

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