Rule change · 1 April 2027

Permanent residence for spouses of Japanese nationals: applications filed from 1 April 2027 need 5 years of marriage and 3 years of continuous residence in Japan

Permanent residence for spouses of Japanese nationals: applications filed from 1 April 2027 need 5 years of marriage and 3 years of continuous residence in Japan. Until then the guideline of 24 February 2026 applies: 3 years of marriage and 1 year in Japan.