How to Get Permanent Residency in Japan (Foreigner's Guide 2025)
Permanent residency (永住者) is the holy grail for long-term residents here. No more renewals, no job restrictions, no depending on your employer to keep you in the country. Once you have it, you have it. Here’s how to get there. What PR Actually Gets You Permanent residency means you can: Live in Japan indefinitely without renewing your visa Work in any job without restriction Start your own business freely Stay in Japan even if you lose your job You still need to renew your residence card every 7 years — that part doesn’t go away. But your status itself is permanent. ...