Conditions for residence status revocation?

What the Law Says

Japan’s Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act sets strict conditions under which the Minister of Justice may revoke a foreign national’s residence status.

Revocation can occur if a residence status was obtained by submitting false information or documents, or by concealing facts essential to the application.

It may also be revoked if the foreign national engages in activities outside the scope of their permitted status, violates Japanese laws repeatedly, or harms public welfare or public order.

Staying outside Japan for more than 2 consecutive years without obtaining a valid re-entry permit is another ground for revocation.

Additionally, if a foreign national fails to engage in the activity corresponding to their residence status for more than 3 months without justifiable reason (e.g., illness, natural disaster), revocation may follow.

Statutory Text

Where a foreign national has received landing permission or change of status of residence by means of false information or documents or by concealment of facts essential to the application...

— Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act, s. 22 — Revocation of Permission

Statutory Text

Where a foreign national has engaged in activities other than those permitted under the status of residence...

— Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act, s. 22 — Revocation of Permission

Statutory Text

Where a foreign national has remained outside Japan for a period exceeding two years without having obtained re-entry permission...

— Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act, s. 22 — Revocation of Permission

Statutory Text

Where a foreign national has failed to engage in the activity corresponding to the status of residence for a period exceeding three months without justifiable reason...

— Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act, s. 22 — Revocation of Permission

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