I think I saw this information before -- I'm surprised they're getting rid of the gaijin tax (i.e. re-entry permit) in the time of budget troubles; I can't believe it actually influences whether people come to Japan or not .

Please take note of the following!

In line with the introduction of the new system of residence management, the following grounds for revocation of the status of residence, grounds for deportation and penalties have been established.

Revocation of the status of residence

You are residing as a spouse with the status of residence of “Spouse or Child of Japanese National” or “Spouse of Child of Permanent Resident” but you have failed to engage in activities as a spouse for six months or more without a justifiable reason for not doing so.

Uh-oh. What if the Japanese spouse has failed to engage in activities as a spouse for six months or more? It's been known to happen. Do you still get deported?

Last edited by Irixmark (2011 September 16, 3:18 am)

JimmySeal wrote:

yudantaiteki wrote:

I think I saw this information before -- I'm surprised they're getting rid of the gaijin tax (i.e. re-entry permit) in the time of budget troubles; I can't believe it actually influences whether people come to Japan or not .

My guess is that they're just changing the form of the gaijin tax from re-entry permits (which not everyone needs) to these cards (which everyone will have to obtain).

That way they can shake down everyone for money.

But they're also phasing out the Alien registration card, which everyone had to obtain. Eessentially replacing it with this new one.