Japan Permanent Residence Guideline Revision Proposal 2026｜Income, Pension, Japanese B1 and Status Revocation
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Japan Permanent Residence Guideline Revision Proposal 2026｜Income, Pension, Japanese B1, Spouse Exceptions and Status Revocation
This guide explains Japan’s proposed 2026 revisions to the Permanent Residence Guidelines and the proposed guidelines concerning revocation of permanent resident status. It clearly separates the rules currently in force from proposed and unsettled provisions.
Publication and last review date: August 5, 2026
Japanese version: Coming soon
Key points to understand first
- As of August 2026, the announced changes remain proposed guidelines and have not yet become final requirements.
- The proposals indicate that household income, future pension benefits, financial assets, Japanese language ability and understanding of Japanese systems and daily-life rules may be considered in permanent residence examinations.
- Japanese B1 and a fixed minimum annual income have not yet become universally applicable final requirements.
- A proposed guideline explains how intentional non-payment of taxes and public charges may be assessed when considering revocation of permanent resident status.
- Inability to pay because of illness, disaster, unemployment, domestic violence or similar circumstances would not automatically be treated as intentional non-payment.
- Even where grounds for revocation exist, the person would not necessarily be placed immediately into deportation proceedings. An ex officio change to another status, including Long-Term Resident, may be considered.
- The final requirements, effective dates, evidence and transitional arrangements must be confirmed after the guidelines are formally adopted.
Distinguish current rules from proposals
The Permanent Residence Guidelines currently in force are separate from the proposed revisions announced in 2026.
This article therefore uses expressions such as “the proposal indicates,” “may be considered” and “is expected to be determined later.” It does not state that the proposed requirements have already been finalised or made mandatory.
1. What was announced in August 2026?
In August 2026, a proposed revision to the Permanent Residence Guidelines and proposed guidelines concerning revocation of permanent resident status were presented for public comment.
The principal issues include:
- household income according to the number of household members;
- estimated future pension benefits;
- savings, securities and other financial assets;
- Japanese language ability;
- understanding of Japanese systems and daily-life rules;
- long periods outside Japan;
- exceptions for spouses of Japanese nationals, permanent residents and special permanent residents;
- school attendance of children of compulsory school age;
- whether the applicant actually performs activities permitted by the current status of residence;
- intentional non-payment of taxes and public charges; and
- an ex officio change to another status after revocation.
The proposal is not itself an amendment to the Immigration Act
The principal statutory requirements for permanent residence are prescribed by Article 22 of the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act.
The guidelines explain how the Immigration Services Agency applies and assesses those statutory requirements in practice.
The public-comment period, case numbers, attachments and closing date should be checked again on the relevant e-Gov pages immediately before publication.
2. What are the current permanent residence requirements?
Guidelines currently in force
As of August 5, 2026, the formally published guidelines are the Permanent Residence Guidelines revised on February 24, 2026.
Good conduct
The applicant must observe Japanese law and live in a manner that does not attract social criticism.
Criminal penalties, traffic violations and unauthorised activities may be considered according to their nature, frequency and timing.
Sufficient assets or skills to support an independent livelihood
The applicant must not be expected to rely continuously on public assistance and must be able to maintain a stable life through income, assets or occupational skills.
The current guidelines do not state one nationwide minimum annual income applicable to every applicant.
Permanent residence must be in Japan’s interests
- As a general rule, the applicant must have lived continuously in Japan for at least ten years.
- As a general rule, at least five of those years must have been under a work-related or residence-based status.
- The applicant must not have received a fine, imprisonment or another relevant criminal penalty.
- Taxes, pension contributions, health insurance premiums and other public obligations must have been properly performed.
- Required notifications concerning address, employer and affiliated organisation must have been submitted properly.
- The applicant must hold the longest period of stay available for the current status, subject to transitional treatment.
- The applicant must satisfy the requirements relating to the current status of residence.
- The applicant must not present a risk to public health.
Late payment may still be assessed negatively
Under the current guidelines, payment after the statutory deadline may be assessed negatively even where all taxes or social insurance premiums have been paid by the filing date.
3. Current guidelines and the proposed revisions
| Item | Current treatment | Proposed treatment | Practical point |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income | Income, family composition and assets are assessed collectively under the independent livelihood requirement. | Income may be compared with the average income of Japanese households of a similar size. | The relevant statistical source, amount and assessment period must be confirmed in the final guidelines. |
| Income of a Dependent status holder | It may be considered as part of the overall household circumstances. | Income from activities outside the original status may, in principle, be excluded from household income. | This does not mean that all income earned by every spouse or family member will be disregarded. |
| Overseas dependants | The number of dependants and remittance burden may affect the livelihood assessment. | Relatives outside Japan who are actually supported by the applicant may be included in the household size. | A relative living abroad does not automatically count as a dependant. |
| Future pension benefits | Pension enrolment and payment history are principally reviewed. | Estimated future pension benefits may be specifically assessed. | The proposal does not necessarily require every applicant to have thirty years of Japanese pension contributions. |
| Financial assets | Assets may be submitted as evidence of an independent livelihood. | Financial assets may compensate for a shortfall in future pension benefits. | Eligible assets and the required amount remain unsettled. |
| Japanese ability | It is not expressly stated as a separate universal requirement. | Japanese ability around B1 level may become an express consideration. | Testing methods, exemptions and transitional measures remain unsettled. |
| Understanding of systems and rules | It is indirectly assessed through compliance with tax, insurance and notification obligations. | Understanding of Japanese systems and daily-life rules may be checked more directly. | The examination, course or online verification method remains unsettled. |
| Long absences | Continuous residence and the applicant’s actual base in Japan are assessed individually. | Long absences without a reasonable explanation may be treated as a negative factor. | The final definition of a reasonable explanation must be confirmed. |
| Spouse exception | A genuine marriage of at least three years and at least one year of continuous residence in Japan. | A genuine marriage of at least five years and at least three years of residence in Japan is proposed. | The current rule and the proposed rule must not be confused before final adoption. |
| Children’s education | It may be considered as part of family life and the family’s social base in Japan. | School attendance of children of compulsory school age may become an express consideration. | International schools, illness and non-attendance must be considered individually. |
| Compliance with the current status | Already expressly required under the current guidelines. | Actual activities may be examined in greater detail. | The issue may affect the current status before the permanent residence application itself is considered. |
4. How may household income be assessed?
Under the proposal, the applicant’s household may be assessed as one economic unit rather than examining only the applicant’s individual salary.
Relevant evidence may include:
- taxation certificates and tax payment certificates;
- withholding slips or income tax returns;
- payslips and employment contracts;
- a certificate of residence listing all household members;
- documents establishing dependency relationships;
- bank savings, securities and other financial assets; and
- international remittance records.
Do not estimate a fixed minimum income without official data
The expression “average income of Japanese households” does not identify the statistical survey, reference year, household category or whether gross income, taxable income or disposable income will be used.
Until the final official materials are issued, figures such as “JPY X for a single person” or “JPY Y for a four-person household” should not be treated as confirmed requirements.
Income of a spouse holding Dependent status
Dependent status is based on the person being financially supported by the principal resident.
Income earned under permission to engage in activities outside the original status is supplementary. The proposal indicates that this income may generally not be counted as the household’s principal stable income.
This does not mean that all family income will be ignored.
Stable and lawful income earned by a spouse holding Spouse of Japanese National, Spouse of Permanent Resident, Long-Term Resident, Engineer / Specialist in Humanities / International Services or another work-authorised status may be assessed differently.
Overseas dependants
A relative living outside Japan may be included in the household size where the applicant actually and continuously pays that relative’s living expenses.
Relevant evidence may include:
- birth certificates or family registration documents;
- regular remittance records;
- the identity of the recipient and purpose of each remittance;
- the relative’s income and living circumstances; and
- tax documents concerning overseas resident relatives.
Having relatives abroad does not by itself result in refusal.
The principal question is whether an actual dependency relationship exists and whether the household remains financially stable after taking that support into account.
5. Estimated pension benefits and financial assets
The proposal indicates that future pension benefits may be considered in addition to the applicant’s current income.
The reference to a pension level based on approximately thirty years of Employees’ Pension Insurance contributions at an average income should not automatically be read as requiring every foreign applicant to have thirty years of Japanese contribution history.
The apparent purpose is to assess whether the applicant is likely to maintain an independent livelihood after retirement without excessive reliance on public assistance.
Applicants with a short Japanese pension history
A person who entered Japan later in life or has only a short period of Japanese pension enrolment may have a relatively low estimated pension.
Other circumstances may nevertheless be considered, including:
- current and expected future income;
- continued enrolment in Employees’ Pension Insurance;
- the spouse’s income and pension rights;
- bank savings;
- securities;
- expected retirement benefits; and
- other stable financial assets.
A low pension estimate does not necessarily result in refusal.
How to check an estimated pension
- the annual Nenkin Teikibin pension statement;
- Nenkin Net;
- pension records obtained from a Pension Office;
- an insured-person contribution record; and
- a pension benefit estimate.
An officially approved exemption, contribution postponement or student payment exception should be distinguished from an unpaid period for which no procedure was taken.
Real estate and vehicles
The final materials must clarify whether real estate, vehicles and other non-liquid property will qualify as financial assets.
Savings and securities may not necessarily be treated in the same way as a house, land or vehicle.
6. Will Japanese B1 become mandatory?
It is not yet a universal final requirement
As of August 5, 2026, Japanese B1 has not been confirmed as a universally mandatory final requirement for every permanent residence applicant.
Under the Japanese Language Education Framework, B1 broadly describes a person who can understand the main points of familiar matters in work, school and everyday life, handle many ordinary situations and explain experiences and opinions in a reasonably connected manner.
The Japanese Language Education Framework and the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test do not use identical skill divisions and assessment methods.
It is therefore unsafe to state automatically that B1 always means JLPT N2.
The final guidelines must clarify:
- which examinations and scores will be accepted;
- how reading, writing, listening and speaking will be assessed;
- whether an examination certificate will be mandatory;
- whether an interview or questionnaire may be used;
- accommodations for age, disability or illness;
- treatment of persons educated in Japanese primary or secondary schools for at least six years;
- treatment of Highly Skilled Professionals and their family members; and
- transitional arrangements.
Regular use of Japanese at work and in daily life may be relevant, but it is not yet clear whether that experience will remove the need for formal evidence.
7. Understanding Japanese systems and daily-life rules
The proposal indicates that applicants may be expected to understand Japanese systems and daily-life rules, including matters explained in the Immigration Services Agency’s Guidebook on Living and Working.
- income tax, resident tax and tax payment procedures;
- pension and health insurance enrolment and payment;
- address, employer and affiliated-organisation notifications;
- employment contracts, minimum wage and working hours;
- waste disposal and local community rules;
- traffic and personal safety;
- disaster preparedness;
- healthcare; and
- education.
The final method may involve a course, examination, online confirmation, questionnaire or declaration, but the exact procedure remains unsettled.
8. Treatment of long absences from Japan
Permanent residence examinations already consider whether the applicant has maintained a continuous and genuine base of life in Japan.
Even where the applicant held a valid re-entry permit, a long absence may raise questions about where the applicant’s actual principal home was located.
The proposal indicates that the following may be assessed negatively where there was no reasonable explanation:
- one absence of at least six months during the previous ten years; or
- total absences of at least two years and six months during the previous ten years.
Potentially reasonable explanations may include:
- an overseas assignment ordered by an employer;
- childbirth;
- medical treatment or illness;
- care or nursing of a relative;
- pandemic-related travel restrictions;
- war or armed conflict; and
- a natural disaster.
These circumstances are not automatically accepted.
The applicant may need to explain the purpose and length of the absence, retention of a home, family and employment in Japan, tax compliance and required notifications.
9. Exception for spouses of Japanese nationals and permanent residents
Current formal exception
A spouse of a Japanese national, permanent resident or special permanent resident may qualify for an exception to the general ten-year residence rule where:
- the genuine marital relationship has continued for at least three years; and
- the person has lived continuously in Japan for at least one year.
Proposed spouse exception
The proposal indicates that the relevant periods may change to:
- a genuine marriage of at least five years; and
- at least three years of residence in Japan.
The current rule and proposed rule must be clearly distinguished until the revised guidelines are formally adopted.
The spouse exception concerns the period-of-residence requirement.
Meeting the marriage and residence periods does not guarantee permanent residence.
Conduct, tax and social insurance compliance, the genuine nature of the marriage and livelihood stability will still be examined.
Separation, pending divorce proceedings, domestic violence, an overseas marriage period or employment-related separation require individual assessment and supporting evidence.
10. Children’s school attendance
The proposal indicates that the school attendance of children of compulsory school age may become an express consideration.
The apparent purpose is to assess whether the child is receiving appropriate education and whether the family is living in accordance with Japanese systems.
The following circumstances should not automatically be treated negatively:
- attendance at an international school;
- attendance at a special-needs school;
- illness or disability;
- school refusal or prolonged absence;
- bullying;
- temporary education outside Japan; or
- home schooling based on individual circumstances.
Depending on the circumstances, evidence may include a certificate of enrolment, attendance records, school consultation records, medical certificates and an explanation of the family’s educational plan.
11. Is the applicant carrying out activities permitted by the current status?
The current guidelines already require the applicant to satisfy the requirements associated with the current status of residence.
The following situations may create an issue concerning the current status before the permanent residence application itself is examined:
- a person holding Engineer / Specialist in Humanities / International Services mainly performs routine manual labour;
- a Business Manager has no genuine office or actual business operations;
- required support for a Specified Skilled Worker is not being provided;
- a Dependent status holder exceeds the permitted hours or scope of outside activities;
- the actual employer differs from the employer notified to immigration; or
- the person does not perform the professional work corresponding to the current status.
A permanent residence assessment should therefore examine the applicant, employer, supporting documents and current examination tendencies from four separate perspectives.
12. When may the proposed revisions apply?
The overall proposal indicates application, in principle, to applications filed on or after April 1, 2027.
Certain household income and public-burden considerations may also be applied to some applications already under examination before the formal revision date.
The exact effective date, affected provisions, retrospective scope and transitional measures must be confirmed in the final guidelines.
| Filing period | Expected treatment | Important point |
|---|---|---|
| Already filed | Examination principally under the current guidelines. | Confirm whether limited household income or public-burden provisions apply under the transitional measures. |
| Filed within six months before the revision date | Certain provisions may potentially apply while the case is pending. | The starting date, six-month period and affected provisions must be confirmed in the final text. |
| Filed during fiscal year 2026 | The filing date, revision date and decision date may all be relevant. | Filing quickly is not necessarily advantageous. |
| Filed on or after April 1, 2027 | Expected to be examined under the revised guidelines. | Confirm the final requirements, evidence and transitional measures. |
The treatment of a three-year period of stay is separately scheduled to change
As a separately announced formal change, the provisional treatment under which a three-year period of stay is automatically regarded as the longest period will end on April 1, 2027.
A transitional arrangement applies to certain persons holding a three-year period of stay as of March 31, 2027.
13. When may permanent resident status be revoked?
Permanent residents are already subject to the existing status revocation system.
Permanent resident status may currently be revoked where permission was obtained fraudulently or where a false residential address was reported.
It is therefore inaccurate to say that the entire permanent resident status revocation system was newly created in 2026.
Under the amended system, intentional non-payment of taxes and public charges and certain failures to observe immigration obligations may become additional grounds for revocation.
Circumstances suggesting intentional non-payment may include:
- long-term arrears;
- repeatedly ignoring payment demands;
- repeatedly breaking instalment payment agreements;
- tax evasion;
- concealing assets to avoid payment;
- deliberately refusing payment despite having sufficient resources; or
- a person effectively controlling a company intentionally failing to pay corporate tax, withholding tax or social insurance premiums.
Revocation will not be determined mechanically by the outstanding amount alone.
The authorities are expected to consider the amount, duration, frequency, ability to pay, reason for non-payment, reaction to payment demands and evidence of an intention to pay.
14. Circumstances that may not be treated as intentional non-payment
The proposal indicates that non-payment caused by illness, disaster, unemployment, business difficulty, domestic violence or other circumstances not reasonably attributable to the person will not automatically be treated as intentional.
| Circumstance | Likely direction of assessment | Evidence to retain |
|---|---|---|
| Long-term non-payment despite sufficient resources | May indicate intentional non-payment | Income and asset records, demands and payment records |
| Repeatedly ignoring payment demands | Negative circumstance | Demand letters and communication records |
| Repeatedly breaking instalment agreements | Negative circumstance | Instalment plans, payment records and consultation records |
| Concealing assets | Strongly negative circumstance | Bank, asset and enforcement records |
| Unable to work because of illness | May not indicate intentional non-payment | Medical certificates, leave records and evidence of reduced income |
| Natural disaster | May not indicate intentional non-payment | Disaster victim certificate and evidence of damage |
| Unemployment | Individual circumstances should be considered | Separation notice, job-search records and income evidence |
| Business difficulty | Individual assessment | Financial statements, cash-flow records and accountant documents |
| Domestic violence or harassment | Personal circumstances may be taken into account | Consultation records, protection orders and medical evidence |
| Consultation concerning instalment payment or postponement | Evidence of an intention to pay | Receipts, application forms and instalment plan |
| Amounts deducted from salary but not remitted by the employer | May be distinguished from intentional non-payment by the employee | Payslips, employment contract and employer communications |
| Official exemption or payment postponement | Different from an untreated unpaid period | Official approval notice |
Do not leave an unpaid obligation unattended
A person who cannot pay should contact the Tax Office, municipal authority, Pension Office or health insurance authority promptly and consider a formal instalment, postponement or exemption procedure.
Keep records of the consultation date, department, official, explanation, submitted documents and official receipt.
15. Does revocation always result in deportation?
A person whose permanent resident status is revoked will not necessarily be placed immediately into deportation proceedings.
Unless continued residence in Japan is considered inappropriate, the Minister of Justice is expected to consider an ex officio change from Permanent Resident to another status of residence.
The appropriate status will depend on the person’s residence history, family relationships and activities. In many cases, Long-Term Resident is expected to be considered.
A different assessment may apply where:
- the person clearly has no intention of paying public obligations;
- there is malicious tax evasion or concealment of assets;
- there is a developing pattern of criminal conduct; or
- another statutory ground for deportation applies.
The duration of the new status, treatment of family members and procedures for objection, judicial review or litigation must be confirmed under the final rules and individual circumstances.
16. Permanent residence preparation checklist
17. How permanent residents can reduce revocation risk
- Pay taxes, pension contributions and health insurance premiums by the deadline.
- If payment is impossible, contact the relevant authority instead of leaving the matter unattended.
- Retain applications and official receipts for instalment, postponement or exemption procedures.
- Check payslips to confirm that deducted tax and social insurance amounts are properly recorded.
- Where employer non-payment is suspected, retain payslips and communications with the employer.
- Submit required notifications after a change of address, divorce or employment.
- Check the validity period and information shown on the residence card.
- Before a long absence, confirm re-entry permission, taxation and residential registration.
- Company managers should also monitor corporate tax, withholding tax, resident tax and social insurance payments.
18. Frequently asked questions
Q1. Is Japanese B1 already mandatory for permanent residence?
No. As of August 5, 2026, it has not been confirmed as a universal final requirement for every applicant. It is currently presented as a proposed consideration.
Q2. Which JLPT level corresponds to B1?
The Japanese Language Education Framework and JLPT use different assessment methods. The final guidelines must identify which examination and score will be accepted.
Q3. What annual income will be required?
The current guidelines do not prescribe one nationwide income amount. The final proposal must clarify the statistical source, household category, assessment period and amount.
Q4. Can my spouse’s income be included in household income?
It depends on the spouse’s status of residence, lawful working authority, income stability and whether the couple genuinely shares one household economy. Not all spouse income will be disregarded.
Q5. Will part-time income earned by a spouse holding Dependent status be counted?
The proposal indicates that income earned under permission to engage in outside activities may generally not be treated as the household’s main stable income.
Q6. Will supporting a parent overseas negatively affect my application?
Merely having a parent overseas is not negative. The examination may consider whether an actual dependency relationship exists, the amount remitted and whether the household remains financially stable.
Q7. Will a short Japanese pension history result in refusal?
Not necessarily. The likely assessment may include the pension estimate, present income, future contributions, spouse income and financial assets.
Q8. Can savings compensate for a low pension estimate?
The proposal indicates that savings and securities may compensate for a shortfall. Eligible assets, calculations and the required amount remain unsettled.
Q9. Can I apply after being married to a Japanese national for five years?
Marriage duration alone is not sufficient. The current exception requires a genuine marriage of at least three years and at least one year of residence in Japan.
Five years of marriage and three years of residence in Japan are proposed requirements and are not yet final.
Q10. Can I apply if I previously stayed outside Japan for a long period?
An application may still be possible. The length and reason for the absence and the applicant’s home, family, employment and tax connections with Japan must be examined.
Q11. Is attendance at an international school disadvantageous?
Not automatically. The child’s enrolment, education, family circumstances and actual life in Japan require an individual assessment.
Q12. Will one late tax payment result in revocation?
No. The amount, duration, frequency, ability to pay, reason for non-payment and reaction to the authorities are expected to be assessed collectively.
Q13. Can permanent resident status be revoked while I am paying by instalments?
Contacting the authority and complying with an agreed instalment plan are important evidence of an intention to pay. The final assessment remains individual.
Q14. What if my employer deducted social insurance contributions but did not pay them?
The examination may consider whether the amount was deducted from salary, whether the employee knew of the non-payment and whether the employee had authority to control payment. Keep all payslips and employer communications.
Q15. Can corporate tax arrears affect a company manager’s permanent resident status?
They may be relevant where the manager effectively controlled payment and deliberately refused to pay despite sufficient resources. Temporary company arrears do not automatically result in revocation.
Q16. Must I leave Japan if permanent resident status is revoked?
Not necessarily. Unless continued residence is considered inappropriate, an ex officio change to Long-Term Resident or another status may be considered.
Q17. Will the proposed requirements apply to an application already under examination?
Not every proposed consideration will necessarily apply. Transitional measures must be checked to determine whether any limited provisions apply to pending applications.
Q18. Should I apply before April 2027?
Filing earlier is not automatically advantageous. An application filed before the current requirements are properly satisfied may still be refused.
Income, public obligations, residence history, current activities and supporting documents should be reviewed before deciding when to file.
19. Roles of relevant professionals
| Professional | Principal area of work |
|---|---|
| Administrative Scrivener | Permanent residence applications, immigration eligibility, document organisation, statements and submission through an authorised immigration application intermediary. |
| Certified Public Tax Accountant | Tax calculations, tax returns, amended returns and taxation advice concerning individual and corporate taxes. |
| Social Insurance and Labour Consultant | Pension and health insurance procedures, social insurance contributions and employer social insurance administration. |
| Attorney-at-Law | Objections to revocation decisions, administrative litigation, criminal matters and complex legal disputes. |
Consult us about your permanent residence application
A permanent residence assessment requires more than confirming the number of years lived in Japan.
Household income, dependency relationships, pension records, taxes, social insurance, Japanese ability, travel history, children’s education and compliance with the current status of residence must be reviewed collectively.
We examine your individual documents and explain how the proposed revisions may affect your application.
Our permanent residence support includes
- comprehensive pre-application eligibility assessment;
- review of household income and dependency relationships;
- review of pension enrolment and estimated pension documents;
- organisation of savings and financial asset evidence;
- review of Japanese language evidence;
- organisation of entry and departure history for the previous ten years;
- assessment of the spouse exception;
- organisation of evidence concerning children’s education;
- review of compliance with the current status of residence;
- review of tax, pension and health insurance payment evidence;
- organisation of instalment, postponement and exemption documents;
- preparation and filing of permanent residence applications;
- initial consultation concerning revocation risk; and
- coordination with tax accountants, social insurance specialists and attorneys where necessary.
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Official references
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Authority: Immigration Services Agency of Japan
Document: Guidelines for Permission for Permanent Residence
Last checked: August 5, 2026
Immigration Services Agency official page -
Authority: Immigration Services Agency of Japan
Document: Questions and Answers concerning appropriate operation of the Permanent Residence system
Last checked: August 5, 2026
Immigration Services Agency official page -
Authority: Immigration Services Agency of Japan
Document: Revocation of status of residence
Last checked: August 5, 2026
Immigration Services Agency official page -
Authority: Immigration Services Agency of Japan
Document: Permission for Permanent Residence
Last checked: August 5, 2026
Immigration Services Agency official page -
Authority: Agency for Cultural Affairs
Document: Japanese Language Education Framework
Last checked: August 5, 2026
Agency for Cultural Affairs official page -
Authority: Japan Pension Service
Document: Nenkin Net
Last checked: August 5, 2026
Japan Pension Service official page
The public-comment case numbers, comment period, effective date and transitional arrangements must be checked again before publication and after the final guidelines are issued.
Disclaimer
This article provides general information based on the Permanent Residence Guidelines, official questions and answers concerning the permanent residence system, the existing status revocation system and the proposed 2026 revisions available as of August 5, 2026.
Proposed provisions concerning income, future pension benefits, Japanese B1, household income, long absences and spouse exceptions may be changed or clarified in the final guidelines, effective-date rules, transitional measures, examination procedures and evidence requirements.
This article does not guarantee permission for permanent residence, revocation or non-revocation of permanent resident status, or an ex officio change to another status of residence.
Current official information and the individual facts of each case should be reviewed before filing an application or taking legal action.
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