NationalImmigration
Re-entry / Special Re-entry Permit
再入国許可
In short: Permit needed to leave Japan and return on the same status (beyond the special re-entry rules).
Validity: Current as of 2026-10-15 (FY2026 / Reiwa 8); source page live on that date. Verified on 2026-10-15. Official source: https://www.moj.go.jp/isa/immigration/procedures/16-5.html
- Special (deemed) re-entry permit rules — separate ISA page not yet extracted
Who qualifies
Not yet verified from an official source.
Conditions by topic
| Age | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
|---|---|
| Income | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Household | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Child age | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Residence in Japan | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Residence in Tokyo / municipality | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Work / insurance type | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Disability | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
Residence status
Not stated in the official sources we checked — unknown.
Where to apply
- Regional immigration office with jurisdiction over your address; weekdays 9:00–12:00, 13:00–16:00 (may vary). Info center: 0570-013904. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Find addresses in the office finder.
Deadlines
Not yet verified from an official source.
Documents
- Re-entry permit application form; show your residence card (or special permanent resident certificate) and passport. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Key details
- Counter fee: ¥4,000 (single) or ¥7,000 (multiple), paid with revenue stamps. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
- Online (applications from 1 Oct 2026): ¥3,500 single / ¥6,500 multiple. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
- The 1 Oct 2026 revision covers change of status, extension of stay and permanent residence fees. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
- Standard processing time: same day. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Phone / counter phrases
すみません、再入国許可の手続きについて伺いたいのですが、何を持っていけばよいですか。
Sumimasen, sai-nyūkoku kyoka no tetsuzuki ni tsuite ukagaitai no desu ga, nani o motte ikeba yoi desu ka.
Hello. I would like to ask about the procedure for a re-entry permit. What documents should I bring?
すみません、もう少しゆっくり話していただけますか。
Sumimasen, mō sukoshi yukkuri hanashite itadakemasu ka.
Sorry, could you please speak a little more slowly?
Generic phrases for practical help, not official wording.