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LONG-TERM RESIDENT
Long-Term Resident Visa
Support for Long-Term Resident status for children, family situations, and humanitarian or settled-life cases.
Long-Term Resident status is often considered when a person does not fit neatly into spouse, family stay, or work visa categories. We organize family relationship, living basis, support arrangements, and reasons why residence in Japan should be recognized.
PRICE
From JPY 88,000
Fees vary depending on family relationship, overseas documents, translation volume, and explanation required.
OVERVIEW
Overview
Long-Term Resident status is granted for specific family, humanitarian, or settled-life situations designated by the Minister of Justice.
It is used in cases such as children of foreign spouses, certain family relationships, divorce or bereavement situations, and other cases requiring individual explanation.
Because the category depends heavily on facts, the application must clearly explain family relationship, living basis, and why residence in Japan is appropriate.
REQUIREMENTS
Main Requirements
Confirm which Long-Term Resident category or individual circumstances apply
Prove family relationship, custody, support, and living arrangements
Show stable income, housing, and daily support in Japan
Organize the reason for living in Japan and the applicant's life history
Prepare explanations for any divorce, bereavement, separation, or past visa issues
DOCUMENTS
Required Documents
Passport, residence card, application forms, and photos
Family relationship documents such as birth, marriage, divorce, or death certificates
Documents showing custody, support, remittance, school, employment, or living arrangements
Income, tax, residence, and housing documents of the supporter in Japan
Statement of reasons and supporting evidence for residence in Japan
RISK
Common Refusal Reasons
The applicable Long-Term Resident category or reason is unclear
Family relationship, custody, or support relationship is not sufficiently proven
Income, housing, or living support in Japan is unstable
Past residence, divorce, or separation circumstances are not explained
Documents from overseas are insufficient or inconsistent
SUPPORT
Our Support
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Organizing family relationship, support, custody, and living evidence
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Preparing application forms, statements of reasons, and supporting materials
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Supporting change, renewal, and certificate of eligibility applications nationwide
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is Long-Term Resident the same as Permanent Resident?
A. No. Long-Term Resident is a status of residence granted for specific circumstances. Permanent Resident is a separate status with different requirements.
Q. Can children be considered for this status?
A. Yes, some child and family circumstances may fall under Long-Term Resident status. The exact route depends on family relationship and support arrangements.
Q. Can you support complicated family cases?
A. Yes. We organize the facts, documents, and explanation needed for the application.
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