Living Guidebook for Foreign Nationals in Iwate

Immigration
Procedures

Immigration Control for Everyone

Immigration Procedures

Visa

Disembarkation

Certificate of Eligibility for a Status of Residence

Re-entry Permit

Immigration Control for Everyone

In this era of globalization Japan is trying to open its doors to the rest of the world as much as possible. However, this does not mean that foreign nationals can enter Japan, embark on a career or begin a new lifestyle without restraint. Permission for landing is based on important factors such as the purpose of entry, the intended length of stay and the foreign national’s suitability to stay in Japan. The more Japan becomes internationally oriented, the more important the Immigration Bureau’s duties become. The challenge for immigration officials is to ensure that foreign nationals coming to Japan for legitimate reasons can disembark smoothly and stay in Japan without any problems, while at the same time safeguarding the security and prosperity of Japan from unauthorized foreign nationals.

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