Special Re-entry Permit・Re-entry Permit
Special Re-entry Permit
Foreign nationals in possession of a valid passport and a Residence Card (a certificate showing application of Residence Card) who will be reentering Japan within one year of their formal departure to continue their activities in Japan will, in principle, not be required to apply for a re-entry permit (there is no fee charged).
Please Note :
- If your period of stay expires within one year after your departure, you must re-enter Japan before the expiration of your period of stay.
- You will lose your resident status if you fail to re-enter Japan within one year of your departure.
- When you leave Japan, be sure to present your Residence Card and tick the column indicating your intention of Re-entry on an ED card for Special Re-entry Permit.
- If you have departed Japan on a special re-entry permit, you are not able to extend that permit while abroad.
Re-entry Permit
You must apply for a re-entry permit if you do not plan to re-enter Japan within the one year period.
Required documents:
- Application for Re-entry Permit (one application form is needed for each member of your family.)
- Passport
- Residence Card (a certificate showing application of Residence Card is also accepted.)
- ¥3,000 fee for single re-entry or ¥6,000 fee for multiple re-entry.
*Please purchase a revenue stamp at the Immigration Bureau prior to submitting your application.
You also have to obtain permission from your supervisor and inform the Academic Affairs Section at your faculty / graduate school of your absence as well as provide your overseas contact information.
If you rent an apartment, you must also inform your landlord or real estate agency of your absence. Please pay all rent covering the period of absence prior to your departure.