Re-entry Permit
Lets you leave Japan temporarily and return without losing your status of residence. Short trips can use free 'special re-entry' (minashi sainyukoku).
Lets you leave Japan temporarily and return without losing your status of residence. Short trips can use free 'special re-entry' (minashi sainyukoku).
Steps
- 1For trips returning within 1 year: at departure, show your residence card and tick the special re-entry box on the embarkation card.
- 2For longer absences: apply for a re-entry permit at the immigration bureau before leaving.
What to bring
- Passport
- Residence card
- Re-entry permit application form (for a standard re-entry permit)
Official sources
Information, not advice
This guide is general information only — not legal, administrative, tax or other professional advice, and not a filing service. Rules and procedures can change; always confirm with the official window or website. For your specific situation, consult a licensed professional or contact the relevant government office directly.
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