Japan Japan Nikkeijin Long-Term Resident Visa — Residency Program
🏠 OVERVIEW
Country
🇯🇵 Japan
Program
Japan Nikkeijin Long-Term Resident Visa
Local Name
Teijusha
Type
Ancestry
Status
Active
Initial Duration
12 months
Renewable
Yes
(60 mo)
Long-term residency for persons of Japanese descent (2nd-4th generation Nikkei), with unrestricted work rights.
📋 ELIGIBILITY
Criminal Record Check
Required
Health Check
Not required
Health Insurance
Not required
💼 WORK RIGHTS
Employment
Allowed
Self-Employment
Allowed
Own Business
Allowed
Work Permit Included
Yes
👨👩👧 FAMILY & DEPENDENTS
Dependents Allowed
Yes
Spouse Included
Yes
Parents Allowed
No
💰 TAX DETAILS
Tax Regime
Worldwide
Regime Name
Japan progressive income tax (5-45%)
Foreign Income Taxed
Yes
Capital Gains Taxed
Yes
🏆 PATH FORWARD
Permanent Residency
Yes
Years to PR
10 years
Dual Citizenship
Not allowed
Citizenship
Yes
Years to Citizenship
5 years
Language Required
B1
🌍 BENEFITS & MOBILITY
Bank Account
Can open
Property Purchase
Allowed
Public Healthcare
Access granted
Primary Residence
Required
📝 HOW TO APPLY
Method
embassy
Processing Time
14–60 days
Apply from Abroad
Yes
🌳 ANCESTRY REQUIREMENTS
Generational Limit
4 generations
Ancestor Must Have Been Citizen
Yes
📝 NOTES
2nd and 3rd generation Nikkeijin eligible for long-term resident status. 4th generation requires Japanese language proficiency and support from family in Japan. No occupational restrictions. Requires Japanese ancestor's koseki (family register). Fees: JPY 6,000 at counter, JPY 5,500 online.
📋 ALSO IN JAPAN
Japan also offers a digital nomad visa for remote workers:
- Digital Nomad Visa (digital nomad visa)