Can Permanent Resident status in Japan be revoked? Unpaid taxes and pension, failure to meet obligations, and crimes as grounds for revocation explained
From April 1, 2027, new grounds are added on which Permanent Resident status can be revoked: not complying with obligations under the Immigration Control Act, intentionally not paying taxes or social insurance premiums, and being sentenced to imprisonment for certain crimes. This article sets out the examples of cases that do and do not apply given in the Immigration Services Agency's guidelines (established October 1, 2026), the change to Long-Term Resident or another status by official authority, the effect on family members, and how to deal with arrears you have now.
