①Requirement of good conduct (Good Conduct Requirement).
（1） The applicant has never been convicted and sentenced to imprisonment, imprisonment without work, or a fine for violating Japanese laws and regulations. → Even if the applicant has been convicted and sentenced to imprisonment, imprisonment without work, or a fine, in some cases, there is a possibility that the Good Conduct Requirement can still be met. Please contact us for more information.
（2） The applicant is not currently under protective measures under the Juvenile Law.
（3）The applicant must not engage in repeated minor violations of laws and regulations, or repeatedly engage in activities that cause significant inconvenience to the local community, even if they do not fall under (1).
②The applicant must have sufficient assets or skills to be independent and self-sufficient.
③It must be deemed that the applicant's permanent residency will be in the best interest of Japan.
（1）As a general rule, the applicant has been residing in Japan continuously for 10 years or more.
（2）One of the requirements is that the applicant is fulfilling their public obligations, such as paying taxes and complying with laws and regulations.
（3）The applicant must be currently residing in Japan with the longest possible period of stay based on their current residency status, with some exceptions.
（4）The applicant should not pose a risk of harm to public health (e.g. not infected with specified infectious diseases or drug addicts).
（5）The applicant must not have a risk of engaging in activities that significantly harm public interests.
（6）If the re-entry permit has expired, the requirement is that the applicant has continuously stayed in Japan for one year or more since the date of landing permission.
（7）The requirement is to have stayed in Japan continuously for 3 years or more since the day of receiving Special Permission to Stay or Special Permission for Landing, excluding cases falling under category (5) and (6).
④It is generally required that the applicant is not a burden on public funds.
①If the applicant holds a residence status as "Spouse or Child of Japanese National" or "Spouse or Child of Permanent Resident", ...
（1）Application for Permanent Residence
（2）A photo (4cm x 3cm in vertical orientation)
（3）Documents that prove one's status (such as a family register copy).
（4）Resident registration certificate for the entire family (household), including the applicant.
（5）Documents that prove the occupation of the applicant or the person supporting the applicant financially.
（6）Documents that prove the income and tax status of the applicant or the person supporting the applicant financially for the past three years.
（7）Documents that prove the payment status of the public pension and public health insurance premiums for the applicant and the person supporting the applicant financially.
（8）Passport.
（9）Residence card.
（10）Documents related to the guarantor's identity or financial guarantee.
②If the applicant has a " Long Term Resident " status of residence.
（1）Application for Permanent Residence
（2）A photo (4cm x 3cm in vertical orientation)
（3）Written statement of reasons.
（4）Documents that prove one's status (such as a family register copy).
（5）Resident registration certificate for the entire family (household), including the applicant.
（6）Documents that prove the occupation of the applicant or the person supporting the applicant financially.
（7）Documents that prove the income and tax status of the applicant or the person supporting the applicant financially for the past three years.
（8）Documents that prove the assets of the applicant or the person supporting the applicant financially.
（9）Passport.
（10）Residence card.
（11）Documents related to the guarantor's identity or financial guarantee.
③If the applicant has a residence status of "Engineer" "Skilled Labor," or "Dependent."
（1）Application for Permanent Residence
（2）A photo (4cm x 3cm in vertical orientation)
（3）Written statement of reasons.
（4）Documents that prove one's status (such as a family register copy).
（5）Resident registration certificate for the entire family (household), including the applicant.
（6）Documents that prove the occupation of the applicant or the person supporting the applicant financially.
（7）Documents that prove the income and tax status of the applicant or the person supporting the applicant financially for the past three years.
（8）Documents that prove the assets of the applicant or the person supporting the applicant financially.
（9）Passport.
（10）Residence card.
（11）Documents related to the guarantor's identity or financial guarantee.
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