Japan Outlines Six Exclusions for Residence Card Eligibility

Japan's Immigration Services Agency has specified six categories of foreign nationals who are ineligible for a residence card, which is issued to those staying in Japan for more than three months. The excluded groups include: 1) individuals granted permission to stay for three months or less; 2) holders of "Temporary Visitor" status; 3) those entering under "Diplomat" or "Official" status, including specific staff and families associated with the Taiwan-Japan Relations Association and the Permanent General Mission of Palestine; 4) digital nomads, who enter Japan for international remote work; 5) special permanent residents; and 6) individuals with no recognized status of residence.

The residence card serves as a formal identification document, required for those aged 16 or older to carry at all times, and is necessary for municipal dealings and contracts, making it a vital document for foreign nationals in Japan.