Does anyone know the requirements for getting a permanent residential visa?

[FrustratedDave]

They are not going to do anything about the different address, I did the same thing. Of corse I was living with my wife at a different address at the time.

 

[Kenjirou]

0.0 I had enough trouble getting a student visa to Japan... this sounds just incredibly difficult...

 

[Revenant]

Hi all. An entire year after I applied, I finally called Immigration to see what was happening with my application for Permanent Residential Status. They had the papers already approved, and apparently they either forgot to send the postcard to notify me, or the post office lost it, or my parents-in-law did something with it (unintentionally I'd guess).

Just thought I'd thank those here that helped me figure it out. It's great to have Permanent Residential Status as it opens more options for me.

 

[Mike Cash]

I was wondering just the other day what ever became of this. Thanks for the update and congratulations on having the Visa Monkey off your back.

 

[Glenski]

Congrats, R.

Now, all you have to do is backdate your pension plan, and you are set.

 

[Vicky2]

The requirement is for a Japanese company to hire you and sponsor your visa. After 10 years, assuming you can read, write and speak Japanese you can apply for citizenship with your employer's sponsorship.

Less than 1,000 people manage to get Japanese citizenship each year.

 

[Glenski]

After 10 years, assuming you can read, write and speak Japanese you can apply for citizenship with your employer's sponsorship.

No, the requirement is only 3-5 years.
THE NATIONALITY LAW

Less than 1,000 people manage to get Japanese citizenship each year.

No, about 15,000 have done it every year for the past 10 years.
Fun Facts #12: Statistics on Naturalized Citizens in Japan; holding steady despite immigration | debito.org