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在留資格
ざいりゅうしかく · zairyū shikaku

在留資格 meaning: status of residence

What it is

The type of permission to stay in Japan. It decides whether you can work and in what kind of job.

When you see it

On the 在留カード.

What to do

Before you take a job or start a business, check that your status allows it.

Related terms

在留カードresidence card在留期間更新visa renewal永住許可permanent residence

General explanation, for guidance. Rules and amounts change: confirm with the responsible office.

Self-service tool. Results are estimates based on official tables. They do not replace advice from the responsible public office.
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