Brazilians living in Japan and "Long-Term Resident" Visas

① Many Brazilians come to Japan with a residence status called "long-term resident"

Many Brazilians living in Japan have a residence status called "long-term resident."
A "Long-term Resident" visa is one that allows foreigners with special circumstances, such as family background, to live in Japan for a long period of time.

In particular,Japanese Brazilianhave achieved this qualification.

②What is the “Long-Term Resident” status of residence?

"Long-term Resident" is a special residence status given to foreigners who meet certain conditions, unlike regular work visas or student visas. Details can be found here.

This residence status is an important visa, especially for second and third generation Japanese Brazilians, allowing them to live in Japan while maintaining ties with their home country.

③Why a “Long-Term Resident” visa?

The reason lies in the historical ties between Brazil and Japan.

• There has been a history of many immigrants from Japan to Brazil, and many of their descendants (second and third generations) return to Japan.
• In 1990, the Japanese government relaxed its acceptance of Japanese descendants and granted them "long-term resident" visas.

This opened the way for Japanese Brazilians to live and work in Japan relatively smoothly.

4. Jobs that many Brazilians are involved in

Brazilians with long-term residence visasThere are no restrictions on occupationsSo you can do a wide range of work.

Main places of employment:

• Manufacturing industry (factory line work, parts assembly, etc.)
• Construction industry
• Care and service industry
• Self-employed (restaurants, etc.)

Many people work in areas with stable job opportunities, especially in factories.

⑤Support that administrative scriveners can provide

Administrative scriveners can provide the following services to Brazilian residents:

• Apply for extension of period of stay
• Apply for change of status of residence
• Permanent residence permit application
• Application for Naturalization
• Family Visa Procedures

Author: Ishii