Want to live in Japan for a long time? These two ways can be realized

The latest data released by the Japan Immigration Service on March 14 showed that the number of foreigners residing in Japan reached a record high of 3,768,977,000 by the end of 2024, a record high.

In terms of national and regional distribution.The largest number, about 873,000, came from mainland China.The year-on-year increase was 51,448,000.

This island nation, known for its cherry blossoms, hot springs and artisanal spirit, is attracting more and more foreigners to settle down permanently with its unique philosophy of survival.

From middle-class families pursuing quality of life to overseas talents seeking career breakthroughs, from cultural pilgrims to asset allocators, different groups of people have found their own "ideal country" here.

In recent years, more and more Chinese families have been looking to Japan as a new place to live, and there are multiple practical considerations behind this migration phenomenon:

❍ Geographical proximity advantageThe two countries are separated by only one sea, with strong cultural interoperability and a time difference of only one hour, which greatly reduces the cost of cross-cultural adaptation.

❍ Asset allocation value: The cost of owning a property in Japan is about 1/3 of the cost in China, and the freehold system and stable value-added attributes create a double attraction.

❍ Social welfare gradient: The coverage rate of the universal health insurance system is as high as 98%, the OECD rankings for basic education are among the highest, and social benefits such as childcare subsidies form a bottom-up guarantee.

❍ Policy liberalization dividend: The Japanese government's continued relaxation of its visa policy, especially the entry thresholds for mid- to high-end talent, has spawned an institutional immigration window.

The following two options are recommended for applicants who have a need for long-term residence.

01

Business Management Visa

simple structure

The Management Visa is a residence visa designed for those who wish to conduct business and management activities in Japan.

Requirements for application

❶ The applicant is at least 20 years old;

❷ No criminal record in Japan;

❸ Establishment and operation of a corporation in Japan: (1) 5 million yen registered capital, (2) fixed office space in Japan, and (3) clear sustainable business content;

❹ Have a reasonably viable business plan.

The advantage of the business management visa is itsRelaxed application requirements(math.) genusThere are no hard and fast requirements for the applicant's age, education, language or occupation.The applicant can move to Japan with his/her spouse and children. Upon successful approval, the applicant can bring his/her spouse and children with him/her to move to Japan and enjoy the high quality education and medical benefits and other resources in Japan.

Upon obtaining a visa, the applicant is granted a one-year period of residence, which can be subsequently renewed for one, three or five years at a time through a reasonably operating company. After 5 years of residence in Japan, the applicant may apply for Japanese citizenship; after 10 years, the applicant may apply for permanent residency.

02

Highly talented person visa

Fast Track to Immigration

The Highly Talented Person Visa is specially established by the Japanese government to attract highly educated and skilled outstanding foreign human resources.
Requirements for application

❶ The applicant is at least 18 years old and has no criminal record;

❷ Score of 70 and above;

❸ Annual income of 4 million yen or more;

❹ Bachelor's degree researchers and professional and technical personnel must be employed by an employer; business management personnel must run a business and establish a corporation in Japan.

The Highly Talented Person Visa adopts a point system with flexible allocation of points, and there are no hard and fast requirements on the applicant's age, language, education, etc., as long as the total score reaches 70 points, the applicant can apply. At the same time, the visa approval process is rapid.Approval is usually granted within 2 to 3 monthsThe

It is worth noting that this is one of the fastest shortcuts to obtaining permanent residency in Japan, and applicantsYou can apply for permanent residency after living in Japan for one year at the earliest.The

Simply put, the management visa has more relaxed application requirements, while the highly talented person visa allows for quick access to permanent residency.

If you also want to live in Japan for a long time, please feel free to inquire!