Newest start date first. The label on each one says how settled it is: "in force" already applies, "decided" has a fixed start date, "planned" isn't in any published rule yet, and "reported" has no official text behind it.
PR can be revoked for deliberately not paying taxes or social insurance, certain breaches of immigration duties, or certain crimes. ISA expects most cases to end in a change to Long-Term Resident, not removal.
ISA will check PR applicants' understanding of Japan's rules and systems, mainly against its Guidebook on Living and Working. It hasn't said how yet.
PR applicants will generally be expected to have Japanese at CEFR B1 level or above. ISA says it will publish which tests count before the rule starts in April 2027.
PR applicants must hold the maximum period of stay. For applications filed from 1 April 2027 that generally means a 5-year permit. A 3-year permit still counts until then, and in one narrow case after.
One trip abroad of 6 months or more, or 2 years 6 months abroad in total over the last 10 years, will generally count against a PR application unless there's a reasonable cause.
A PR applicant's projected pension will be compared with what 30 years of employee pension at above-average income would pay. Savings can make up a shortfall.
Spouses of Japanese nationals and permanent residents will need 5 years of genuine married life and 3 years of continuous residence, up from 3 and 1. Children will need 3 years, up from 1.
The Employment for Skill Development system (育成就労) takes effect on 1 April 2027 and replaces the Technical Intern Training Program.
Permanent residence now costs ¥200,000 in revenue stamps when it's granted, up from ¥10,000, for applications received from 1 October 2026.
A permanent residence applicant's household income is generally expected to stay above the average income of a Japanese household of the same size. ISA says it won't publish the yen figures. This part of the 1 October 2026 guideline already applies to pending applications.
From 1 October 2026, renewing or changing your status of residence online costs ¥27,000 for a 1-year permit and ¥65,000 for 5 years, plus a small payment fee. Applying at the counter costs more.
Since 14 June 2026, you can get a 特定在留カード: a residence card with My Number card functions built in. It's optional.
Since 1 April 2026, naturalisation applicants are expected in principle to have lived in Japan for 10 years or more, and tax and social insurance records are checked further back. The Nationality Act hasn't changed.
Since 16 October 2025, new Business Manager (経営・管理) permits need ¥30 million in capital, at least one full-time employee, Japanese at B2 level from the applicant or an employee, and management experience or a relevant degree. An expert must also check the business plan.
The government plans to give ISA electronic access to foreign residents' health insurance and pension payment records. Health insurance data is due from June 2027, on every status of residence. What happens if you've missed payments hasn't been published.
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