Permanent Residency

Obtaining permanent residency (PR) is a major milestone for many foreign nationals living in Japan long-term. With PR status, you are no longer required to renew your visa and are free from employment restrictions. It also opens up more opportunities—for example, applying for home loans, accessing educational support schemes, and providing greater stability for your family. In regions like Shiga Prefecture and Kyoto City, where the number of foreign residents continues to gro