Article Introduction: Japan Considers Tightening Requirements for Permanent Residency and Japanese Citizenship

5人の多国籍の外国人在留者たちがテーブルを囲んで日本語学習をしている
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Stricter Foreigner Policies and the Impact on Japan Business Visas

On the 23rd, the government summarized the outline of a new basic policy aimed at tightening regulations regarding foreign residents. This includes the creation of programs for learning Japanese and stricter requirements for obtaining Japanese nationality.
For those planning to obtain a Business Manager Visa to start a business in Japan, or those considering staying under other Japan Business Visas, these are significant changes that should be monitored closely.

Stricter Requirements for Japanese Language Learning and Nationality

The newly revealed government policy proposes the creation of a "program for foreigners to learn the Japanese language and Japan's systems and rules."
Building on this, the government is considering stricter examination standards and the swift implementation of the following measures.

Policy Pillars Details
Japanese Language & Rules Creation of a program for foreigners to learn Japan's language and systems.
Nationality Acquisition Completion and understanding of the created program will be a factor in the examination (Stricter requirements).
Permanent Residence Stricter examination standards for Permanent Residence are being considered.
Deportation Consideration of expanding the scope of crimes subject to deportation.
Foreign Schools Reviewing the framework for subsidies to foreign schools.

Regulations on Land Acquisition and Future Outlook

The government's policy regarding "stricter regulations on land acquisition by foreigners," which has been debated by the Liberal Democratic Party, has also been clarified.
While the view is strengthening that "uniform regulation of land acquisition by foreigners" is difficult due to WTO agreements, new legal rules are being considered from a national security perspective, referencing regulations in other countries.

  • Nationalization of ownerless remote border islands
  • Monitoring of condominium price surges caused by foreign investment
  • Investigation of the impact of sensitive transactions and consideration of necessary countermeasures

Discussions on these legal frameworks are scheduled to proceed with a panel of experts expected to be established as early as February, moving towards necessary legislation.
For foreign investors aiming for long-term stays or Business Manager Visas in Japan, this is a significant development concerning real estate acquisition and permanent residency.

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