出国・再入国について（Shukkoku・Sainyukoku ni Tsuite）Departure and Re-Entry

(1)1年以内の出国 (Ichi Nen Inai no Shukkoku) – Residing Outside of Japan Within One Year Period

Foreign nationals in possession of a valid passport, resident card^※1, and special permanent resident card who will be re-entering Japan within 1 year (or 2 years for special permanent residents) of their departure to continue their activities in Japan^※2 will, in principle, not be required to apply for a re-entry permit. (This is called the Special Re-entry System.)

Foreign nationals who leave Japan on the Special Re-entry System will not be able to extend the date of the permit while abroad. Please note that such foreign nationals will lose their residence status if they fail to re-enter Japan within 1 year of their departure^※2.

※1 The Special Re-entry System also applies to those in possession of a passport stating “Resident card to be issued at a later date” or an alien registration certificate deemed to be equivalent to a resident card.

※2 If your period of stay will expires within 1 year after departure, please ensure that you re-enter Japan before the expiration date.

*Be sure to present your resident card prior to departure.

The Special Re-entry System does not apply to those falling under any of the following categories:

• A foreign national whose status of residence is under procedures for revocation.
• A foreign national for whom confirmation of departure is being deferred.
• A foreign national for whom a written detention order has been issued.
• A foreign national who stays in Japan with the status of residence for "Designated Activities" while applying for recognition of refugee status.
• A foreign national who is specified by the Minister of Justice to be a threat to Japan's national interests or public order, or for other good reasons to be in need of a re-entry permit for the sake of fair control of entries and departures.

(2)1年以上の出国 (Ichi Nen Ijyou no Shukkoku) – Residing Outside of Japan for Longer than a One Year Period

Foreign nationals who will be residing outside of Japan for over one year (two years for special permanent residents) will need to apply for a re-entry permit prior to departure at the regional immigration bureau that has jurisdiction over the area in Japan where you live.

The following documents are required when applying for a re-entry permit.

1. Re-entry permit application form
2. Passport
3. Resident card, special permanent resident certificate, or alien registration card
4. Application Fee: \3,000 for single re-entry permit; \6,000 for a multiple re-entry permit

The re-entry permit period can be issued for up to a maximum of 5 years (6 years for special permanent residents); however, please be aware that the re-entry permit period will never be longer than the designated period of stay.

(3)申請・問い合わせ（Shinsei・Toiawase）– Contact Information

Fukuoka Regional Immigration Bureau Oita Office

1F Oita Homu Sogo Chosha

7-5, Niagemachi, Oita City

870-8521

Phone:097-536-5006

Business Hours:9am – Noon, 1pm – 4pm on weekdays