A Guide for Living in Oita > Living Procedures > 出国・再入国について(Shukkoku・Sainyukoku ni Tsuite)Departure and Re-Entry
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A Guide for Living in Oita
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:
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.
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.
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