When East Meets West: Summary of New Regulations for Foreign Residents in Japan

Commentary by Hank F. Miller Jr.

…in addition to my commentary of this past week.


Old New

Name of Law—-Alien registration Act. Immigration control and Refugee Act.

Entity in Charge-Municipality in which residing. Immigration Bureau.

Identification Card.-Alien Registration Card. Residence (\”Zairyu\”) Card.

Duration of Visa. – Typically three years. Typically five years.

Re-entry permit. – Required when leaving Japan. Not required if returning to Japan within a year.

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