Change log

Visa and tax rule changes: April 2027

2 official rule changes take effect in April 2027, popular countries first, each with its official source.

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.

In force from 1 April 2027, official notice of 1 October 2026 · Affects: Spouse of a citizen · Official source: Immigration Services Agency of Japan

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

Permanent residence for spouses of permanent residents: 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.

In force from 1 April 2027, official notice of 1 October 2026 · Affects: Spouse of a permanent resident · Official source: Immigration Services Agency of 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

🇯🇵 Permanent residence for spouses of permanent residents: 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

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