Many people do not know much about Japanese permanent residence and Japanese naturalization. Today we will explain in detail what Japanese permanent residence and Japanese naturalization are.
Japan Permanent Residency
The full name of Japan Permanent Residency is called "Japan Permanent Residency Permit Qualification". As the name suggests, obtaining the right to live in Japan for a long time is equivalent to obtaining Japan's "green card".
Application method for permanent residence
Method 1: Conventional application method
1. You must have lived in Japan continuously for more than 10 years and worked in Japan for more than 5 years with a work visa or residence permit.
2. Applicants must be over 20 years old and have adult capacity as stipulated by the laws of the country where they are located.
3. Character conditions: No illegal or criminal behavior, pay taxes, annuities, public medical insurance premiums and other fees on time.
4. Have a fixed source of income or assets: Comprehensive judgment based on income, tax payment, social security situation, etc. in the past five years.
5. The maximum number of years of residence status in Japan is: a visa period of more than three years. If you get a 1-year visa in the tenth year, you cannot apply.
6. Guarantor: Can only be Japanese or a foreigner who already has permanent residence in Japan.
Method 2: Senior Talent Points
Japan's "Senior Talent Points System" converts foreign talents' academic qualifications, annual income, work experience, etc. into individual points. When the total points reach 70 points, you can obtain the residence qualification of "highly professional talents", and you only need to live in Japan for 3 years to obtain permanent residence; when the points reach 80 points, the same residence qualification only needs to be in Japan You can obtain permanent residence after one year of residence.
We have talked about this advanced talent points in detail before. If you are interested, you can check out the previous articles, but I will not go into details here.
Advantages and Disadvantages of Residency in Japan
1. In terms of work or education, they are almost the same as the Japanese. There are no special restrictions. You can freely change jobs and schools, run your own company, and engage in any (legal) job. You will never work again. Subject to visa restrictions.
2. It is more advantageous to buy a house with a loan in Japan, and you can enjoy the same treatment as the Japanese.
3. You don’t have to worry about visa expiration, unemployment, etc. After obtaining permanent residence, you can also get unemployment insurance benefits if you lose your job.
4. Permanent residents do not have the right to vote or be elected.
5. If you commit any illegal or disciplinary behavior, you will still face the risk of having your permanent residence revoked and deported.
6. Although you have obtained permanent residence, you are still a Chinese citizen. Many systems still need to follow China’s domestic system, such as applying for a visa when traveling.
Japanese naturalization
Naturalization is to join Japanese nationality = naturalization (that is, immigration in the true sense), that is, administratively and legally speaking, one is a Japanese, not a foreigner.
Naturalization application conditions
1. Have a residence in Japan for 5 consecutive years.
2. Applicants must be over 20 years old and have adult capacity as stipulated by the laws of the country where they are located.
3. If the applicant is of good character, the Japanese official will evaluate your behavior in Japan.
4. The assets and skills owned by Shenqing and his spouse are sufficient to maintain their livelihood. This item is mainly to prevent people who may become public charges from acquiring Japanese nationality. .
5. dual nationality is not recognized. Applicants should give up their original nationality when applying for Japanese nationality.
6. Conditions for illegal groups: Applicants are not allowed to join or form groups that attempt to violently undermine the Japanese government or political party organizations with similar ideas.
Advantages and disadvantages of Japanese naturalization
1. Real Japanese citizens have the right to participate, including the right to vote and to be elected.
2. It is more advantageous to get a loan to buy a house in Japan. Major Japanese banks are very strict in reviewing loans for foreigners in Japan, but they have loose lending conditions for Japanese nationals.
3. Japanese passport has visa-free access to 191 countries, making travel more convenient.
4. After you lose your job, the Japanese government will provide you with a minimum living allowance of up to 150,000 yen, and will also provide you with a free apartment.
5. To enter Japan, you need to give up your Chinese nationality, cancel your household registration in China, and your ID card cannot be used.
6. If you want to return to your country for more than 2 weeks, you need to apply for a visa.
7. If you are a Japanese national, you will no longer be able to enjoy the Japanese university scholarship system for foreigners, as well as university tuition exemption and other policies.
