Even if a foreign national has obtained a status of residence, the status of residence may be revoked in the following cases.
Grounds for Revocation
1. If the person obtained a visa by concealing, through false statements or other fraudulent means, their history or other information related to grounds for denial of landing in Japan.
2. If the person obtained a visa by falsely stating the activities they intended to engage in Japan.
3. If the person obtained a visa by submitting false documents.
4. If the person obtained special permission to stay during deportation procedures or refugee recognition procedures through fraud or false statements.
5. If the person does not engage in the activities permitted under their status of residence and is instead engaged in other activities.
6. If the person has not engaged in the activities permitted under their status of residence for three months or more (six months or more in the case of Highly Skilled Professional (ii)).
7. If a person with the status of residence of “Spouse or Child of Japanese National” or “Spouse or Child of Permanent Resident” has not continued their activities as a spouse for six months or more.
Certain cases, such as persons who are children or specially adopted children of Japanese nationals, are excluded.
8. If a foreign national who has become a mid-to-long-term resident fails to notify the Minister of Justice of their place of residence within 90 days after receiving permission to stay.
9. If a mid-to-long-term resident changes their place of residence but fails to notify the Minister of Justice of their new place of residence within 90 days.
10. If a mid-to-long-term resident reports a false place of residence.
What Happens After Revocation?
When a status of residence is revoked, what happens afterward depends on the grounds for revocation.
Cases 1 and 2
The person becomes subject to deportation.
Case 5 Where There Is a Risk of Flight
The person becomes subject to deportation if the authorities determine that there is a risk of flight.
Other Cases
In principle, the person is given a period of up to 30 days to leave Japan voluntarily.
The person must leave Japan within the specified period. If they do not leave within that period, they become subject to deportation.
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