Publication materials

• Studies and research related to the Electronic System for Travel Authorization
• The format of the disembarkation/embarkation cards for foreign nationals and re-entrants has changed (as of April 1, 2008)
• How to use a Bio Cart (notice)
• How to use an automated gate (notice)
• Start of Automated Gate Operation at Chubu and Kansai Airports
• Increased use of facial recognition gates (notice)
• Overview of the new immigration screening procedures (obligation to provide personal identification information)
• Trusted Traveler Program
• How to file an application for landing permission for crew members (Crew Member's Landing Permission Support System)
• The Immigration Services Agency's e-Notification System has begun!
• A new Residency Management System has begun!
• The Special Permanent Resident System will change!
• Preferential immigration treatment based on the point-based system for highly skilled foreign professionals
• What you need to know! The basics of the Residency Management System
• Appearing at an immigration office: Procedures for foreign nationals who are overstaying their visas
• The Departure Order System
• Information on the return procedures for those who are overstaying their visas
• The Immigration Services Agency’s "Measures against human trafficking" home page
• Results of the five-year plan to halve illegal stays
• Subsidies to improve the acceptance environment for foreign nationals
• Residence examination processing period
• Related to the Residency Management System
• Acceptance status of highly skilled foreign professionals
• Related to statuses of residence
• Related to the application for permission for permanent residence
• Related to special permission to stay in Japan
• Related to refugees