The first step to get the status of Permanent Resident is checking whether you meet the requirements of Permanent Residence.

Requirement①Living in Japan for 10 years or more
You need to live in Japan consciously for 10 years or more. You are also required to live in Japan for 5 years or more among 10 years with Working status (like Engineer/Humanities/International services) or family-based residence status (like Spouse and child of Permanent Residents).

Requirement②Earning necessary amount of income to sustain life in Japan
To get the status of Permanent Resident, you need to earn income in the amount to sustain your life in Japan. Practically, at least you need to earn 3 million yen. But the required amount could be increased because of the number of family member and dependents.

Requirement③Good moral standing
You are required not to have criminal record. And the Immigration Inspectors also check the history of traffic rules violations.

Requirement④Having 3 or 5 years valid status
To get the status of Permanent Resident, you need to have the status which is valid or 3 years or 5 years. So, if you have 1-year valid status, you are not eligible to obtain Permanent Residence in Japan.

Requirement⑤paying tax and social security
To get the status of Permanent Resident, you need to fulfill the public duty (the payment of local tax, national tax, health insurance and pension). Recently, the Immigration Inspectors also check whether the applicants pay tax and social security on or before the payment deadline designated by the government.