Archive · 14 Sep 2025
Japan PR: Indians Can Apply for Permanent Residency
Indians looking to live in Japan permanently can apply for permanent residency.
This allows them to stay in Japan indefinitely, change jobs freely, and get easier access to financial services.
To apply, you need to meet specific requirements.
The general path requires 10 years of continuous stay, but skilled workers can apply sooner based on a point system.
You'll need to gather documents, pay a fee, and submit your application to the local Immigration Bureau.
Once approved, you can enjoy your new life, but must stay in Japan at least six months every year and pay taxes.
Indians can apply for Japan's Permanent Residency (PR).
Standard applicants need 10 years of continuous stay.
Highly skilled professionals may apply in as little as 1 year.
The application fee is approximately Rs 4,800.
PR offers freedom to work and stay indefinitely but does not include voting rights.
- Who
- Indians
- What
- Permanent Residency in Japan
- When
- Ongoing
- Where
- Japan
- Why
- To live and work indefinitely with various benefits.
- Residency Offered
- Permanent Residency (PR)
- Eligibility (Standard)
- 10 years continuous stay (5 years on work or family visa)
- Eligibility (Highly Skilled)
- 3 years (70 points) or 1 year (80 points) in points-based system
- Application Fee
- 8,000 yen (approx. Rs 4,800)
- Processing Time
- 4-8 months