The Ministry of Justice’s website provides information on the handling of applications for residence due to the spread of new coronavirus infections.

〇 About countermeasures to reduce congestion at counters to prevent the spread of new coronavirus infections

For those who will expire in March, April, May or June, the application period for change permission applications and renewal permission applications will be extended to three months (90 days) after the expiration date of the period of stay. You.

〇 About “Handling of Application for Issuance of Certificate of Eligibility for Returnees and Status of Residence”

For those who will expire in March, April, May or June, the permitted period of stay will be extended from 30 days to 3 months (90 days).

Furthermore, after that, if the situation continues, where you cannot return home, you can receive an update.

See the Ministry of Justice website for details.

Ministry of Justice

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