What are the procedures for a temporary return home?

As a general rule, no special prior application for permission is required.
By completing the “Special Re-entry Permit” procedure upon departure, foreign residents will be able to re-enter Japan.

[What is a Special Re-entry Permit?]
This is a system available to individuals with a valid Status of Residence who plan to return to Japan within one year.
You can re-enter Japan through a simplified procedure without having to apply for a formal re-entry permit in advance.
This system is administered by the Immigration Services Agency of Japan.

[Procedures upon Departure]
The following steps must be taken at the airport:
・Check the "Special Re-entry" box on the EMBARKATION CARD FOR REENTRANT (ED Card)
・Present your Residence Card
This completes the procedure.

[Key Points for Companies to Note]
・Check the expiration date of the Residence Card in advance
・Keep track of the duration of the return and the planned re-entry date
・If the absence exceeds one year, a standard re-entry permit is required
In particular, it is important to confirm that the period of stay does not expire while they are in their home country.

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