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acceptance and settlement support for Myanmarese refugees staying in refugee camps in Thailand commenced from FY 2010, and later, Myanmarese refugees staying temporarily in Malaysia became eligible for acceptance pursuant to the contents of “Implementation of acceptance of refugees through third country settlement” (Cabinet decision of January 24, 2014) and “Specific measures relating to the acceptance of refugees through third country resettlement” (decision of the Liaison and Coordination Council for Refugee Issues of January 24, 2014), and in FY2016, 18 family members from seven families came to Japan.

The Ministerial Ordinance for Partial Amendment of the Ordinance for Enforcement of the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition was promulgated on May 1, 2017, through which the authority pertaining to the recognition of refugees which was previously only permitted to the Minister of Justice was delegated to the authority of the Directors of the Regional Immigration Bureau, and a new application form when re-applying for refugee recognition was created, thereby streamlining the process for processing the cases (effective from June 1, 2017).

## ☐ Responses to International Society and International Situations

- The number of nurse and certified care worker candidates accepted up until FY 2016 pursuant to an EPA was 1,792 from Indonesia, 1,633 from the Philippines, and 470 from Viet Nam.

• The Immigration Bureau has been striving to strengthen its cooperative relations through proactive exchanges with other countries and regions such as by entering into a memorandum of cooperation pertaining to the establishment of a framework to strengthen cooperative relations between the immigration authorities of Japan and Australia.
## 2017 Immigration Control

Introduction - Publication of the 2017 Immigration Control Points of the 2017 Immigration Control Contents

### Part I. Immigration Control in Recent Years

Foreign Nationals Entering and Departing from Japan ..... 2
Section 1. Changes in the Number of Foreign Nationals Entering and Departing from Japan ..... 2
1. Foreign Nationals Entering Japan ..... 2
(1) Number of Foreign Nationals Entering Japan ..... 2
(2) Number of Foreign Nationals Entering Japan by Nationality/Region ..... 3
(3) Number of Foreign Nationals Entering Japan by Gender and Age ..... 4
(4) Number of Foreign Nationals Entering Japan by Purpose of Entry (Status of Residence) ..... 5
A. "Temporary Visitor" ..... 7
B. Foreign Nationals Entering Japan for the Purpose of Employment in Professional or Technical Fields ..... 9
(a) "Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services" and "Intra-company Transferee" ..... 11
(b) "Entertainer" ..... 11
(c) "Skilled Labor" ..... 11
C. "Technical Intern Training (i)" ..... 12
D. "Student" ..... 12
E. Foreign Nationals Entering Japan with a Status of Residence for Resident Activities Based on Personal Status or Position ..... 13
2. Special Landing Permission ..... 16
(1) Permission for Landing at a Port of Call ..... 16
(2) Landing Permission for Cruise Ship Tourists ..... 16
(3) Permission for Landing in Transit ..... 16
(4) Landing Permission for Crew Members ..... 16
(5) Permission for Emergency Landing ..... 17
(6) Landing Permission Due to Distress ..... 17
(7) Landing Permission for Temporary Refuge ..... 17
3. Foreign Nationals Leaving Japan ..... 17
Section 2. Judgment for Landing ..... 18
1. Receipt and Processing of Hearings for Landing, and Filing of Objections ..... 18
2. Foreign Nationals Falling Under Any of the Grounds for Denial of Landing 20
3. Special Permission for Landing 22
Section 3. Pre-entry Examination 22
1. Advance Consultation for Visa Issuance 22
2. Certificate of Eligibility 22

Chapter 2. Foreign Nationals Residing in Japan 23
Section 1. Number of Foreign Residents in Japan 23
1. Number of Foreign Residents in Japan 23
2. Number of Foreign Residents by Nationality/Region 23
3. Number of Foreign Residents by Purpose (Status of Residence) 25
(1) "Permanent Resident" and "Special Permanent Resident" 25
(2) Foreign Nationals Residing in Japan for the Purpose of Employment in Professional or Technical Fields 26
(3) "Technical Intern Training" 28
(4) "Student" 28
(5) Foreign Nationals Residing in Japan with a Status of Residence for Resident Activities Based on Personal Status or Position 28
Section 2. Examination of Statuses of Residence 29
1. Permission for Change in the Status of Residence 30
(1) Change of Status of Residence from the Status of Residence of "Student" to a Status for Employment Purposes 30
(2) Permission to Change Status of Residence in Order to Participate in "Technical Intern Training (ii)" 32
2. Permission for Extension of the Period of Stay 33
3. Permission for Permanent Residence 33
4. Permission for Acquisition of a Status of Residence 34
5. Re-entry Permission 34
6. Permission to Engage in an Activity Other Than Those Permitted by the Status of Residence Previously Granted 34
Section 3. Number of Issuance of Residence Cards and Special Permanent Resident Certificates 35
1. Residence Cards 35
2. Special Permanent Resident Certificates 35

Chapter 3. Implementation of the Technical Intern Training Program 37
Section 1. Outline of the Program 37
Section 2. Responses to Cases of Inappropriate Acceptance 38

Chapter 4. Japanese Nationals Departing from and Returning to Japan 41
Section 1. Number of Japanese Nationals Departing from Japan 41
1. Total Number of Japanese Nationals Departing from Japan 41
2. Number of Japanese Nationals Departing from Japan by Gender and Age 41
3. Number of Japanese Nationals Departing from Japan by Airport and Seaport 42
Section 2. Number of Japanese Nationals Returning to Japan 43
Chapter 5. Deportation Procedures for Foreign Nationals 44
Section 1. Foreign Nationals Overstaying Their Authorized Period of Stay 44
1. Number of Foreign Nationals Overstaying Their Authorized Period of Stay by Nationality/Region 44
2. Number of Foreign Nationals Overstaying Their Authorized Period of Stay by Status of Residence 46
Section 2. Cases of Violation of the Immigration Control Act Necessitating the Implementation of Deportation Procedures 48
1. Outline 48
2. Number of Cases of Violation of the Immigration Control Act by Grounds for Deportation 49
(1) Illegal Entry 49
(2) Illegal Landing 51
(3) Overstay 52
(4) Activity Other Than Those Permitted by the Status of Residence Previously Granted 52
3. Illegal Foreign Workers 54
(1) Summary 54
(2) Number of Illegal Foreign Workers by Nationality/Region 54
(3) Number of Illegal Foreign Workers by Gender 56
(4) Number of Illegal Foreign Workers by Type of Work 56
(5) Number of Illegal Foreign Workers by Place of Work 57
4. Outline of Decisions on Violations 57
(1) Receipt and the Processing of Cases of Violation 57
(2) Issuance of a Written Deportation Order 59
(3) Provisional Release 60
(4) Special Permission to Stay in Japan 61
5. Outline of Deportation of Foreign Nationals 62
(1) Deportation at the Expense of Foreign National (Voluntary Departure) 63
(2) Deportation at the Expense of the Government of Japan 64
(3) Deportation at the Expense of and on the Responsibility of Carriers 64
6. Departure Orders 64
(1) Investigation into Violations 64
(2) Examination 65
A. Receipt and Processing of Cases 65
B. Issuance of a Written Departure Order 65
(3) Confirmation of Departure 66
Chapter 6. Recognition of Refugee Status 67
Section 1. Applications and Processing for Recognition of Refugee Status … 67
1. Application for Refugee Status 67
2. Processing of Applications for Refugee Status 68
3. Implementation of the System for Permission for Provisional Stay 69
Section 2. Appeal 70
1. Appeal 70
2. Processing of the Appeal 70
Section 3. Landing Permission for Temporary Refuge 71

**Chapter 7.** Measures Against Trafficking in Persons and Protection of Foreign Victims of Domestic Violence 72
Section 1. Measures Against Trafficking in Persons 72
1. Measures Against Trafficking in Persons 72
2. Protection of Victims of Trafficking in Persons 72
3. Foreign Nationals Deported for Committing Trafficking in Persons 74
Section 2. Protection of Foreign Domestic Violence Victims 75
1. Outline 75
2. Number of Recognized Foreign Domestic Violence Victims 75
### Part II. Major Policies Related to Immigration Control Administration

Chapter 1. Amendment of the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act 78
Section 1. Establishment of the New Status of Residence of "Nursing Care" 78
Section 2. Strengthening of Countermeasures Against Imposter Residents 78
Chapter 2. Establishment of the Act on Proper Technical Intern Training and Protection of Technical Intern Trainees 79
Section 1. Measures for Optimization of the System 79
1. Strengthening of the System of Management and Supervision 79
2. Protection of the Technical Intern Trainees 79
3. Establishment of Organization on Technical Intern Training 79
Section 2. Measures for Expansion of the System 79
Chapter 3. Acceptance of Foreign Nationals and Immigration Control Administration 80
Section 1. Promotion of the Acceptance of Highly-Skilled Foreign Professionals 80
1. Outline of Points-Based Preferential Treatment for Highly-Skilled Foreign Professionals 80
2. "Highly-Skilled Professional (i)" and "Highly-Skilled Professional (ii)" 80
(1) Preferential Treatment for "Highly-Skilled Professional (i)" 81
(2) Preferential Treatment for "Highly-Skilled Professional (ii)" 81
3. Situation of Acceptance 82
4. Publicity Measures 82
5. Establishment of a "Japanese Green Card for Highly-Skilled Foreign Professionals", etc. 83
Section 2. Acceptance of Foreign Nationals in National Strategic Special Zones 84
1. Entrepreneurs 84
2. Foreigners Conducting Housekeeping Services 84
3. Foreigners Conducting Agricultural Works 85
4. Foreigners Supporting Overseas Demand Development 85
Section 3. Other Measures 87
1. Time-Limited Emergency Measures in the Fields of Construction and Shipbuilding 87
2. Domestic Acceptance of Employees from Overseas Subsidiaries in the Manufacturing Industry 87
3. Revision of the Requirements for the Status of Residence of Ski Instructors 88
4. Formulation of the Public Notice Criteria for Japanese Language Education Institutions 88
Article: International Student Employment Support Activities by the Local Governments, and Status of Residence of “Designated Activities” …

Chapter 4. Smooth and Strict Implementation of Immigration Examination at the Port of Entry 90
Section 1. Efforts to Promote a Tourism-Oriented Country 90
1. Introduction of Bio Carts 90
2. Automated Gates 91
(1) Promotion of Use of the Automated Gates 91
(2) Trusted Traveler Program 92
(3) Introduction of Facial Recognition Technology in the Departure and Return Procedures for Japanese Nationals 92
(4) Study on Expanded Use of the Automated Gates in the Departure Procedures for Foreign Nationals 93
Article: "Tourism Vision" and Efforts of the Immigration Bureau 93
3. Response to Cruise Ship Passengers 94
4. Other Measures to Reduce the Waiting Time for Examinations 94
Article: Measuring the Waiting Time for Entry Examinations 95
Section 2. Strengthened Countermeasures at the Port of Entry 96
1. Immigration Examinations Utilizing Information 96
(1) Implementation of Immigration Examinations Through the Use of Biometric Information 96
(2) Utilization of Facial Image Cross-Checking 97
(3) Use of ICPO's Database of Stolen and Lost Travel Documents 97
(4) Immigration Examinations Through the Use of APIS and PNR 97
2. Reinforcement of Information Collection and Analysis 98
3. Patrol Activities at Airports and Seaports 98

**Measures Against Illegal and Imposter Foreign Residents, etc.** 100

**Section 1. Implementation of Measures Against Illegal Foreign Residents** 100
1. Past Efforts to Reduce the Number of Illegal Foreign Residents 100
2. Efforts to Further Reduce the Number of Illegal Foreign Residents 100
(1) Strengthened Detection 101
(2) Preparation of an Environment Facilitating Voluntary Appearance 101

**Section 2. Implementation of Measures Against Imposter Foreign Residents** 102
1. Countermeasures Against Imposter Foreign Residents, etc. 102
2. Crackdowns on Imposter Foreign Residents, etc. 102
(1) Reinforcement of the Collection and Analysis of Information 102
(2) Handling Through Reinforced Exposure and Proactive Application of Law 103
3. Strict Handling of Brokers Involved in Aiding in Illegal Residence and Imposter Residence 103

**Section 3. Efforts for Further Appropriate Treatment** 103
1. Efforts for Further Appropriate Treatment of Detainees 103
2. Activities and Duties of the Immigration Detention Facilities Visiting Committee 104
Section 4. Promotion of the Deportation of Deportees 105
1. Implementation of Safe and Reliable Deportation of Deportation Evaders 105
2. Implementation of Mass Deportation Using Chartred Flights 105
3. Promotion of the Use of IOM Repatriation Programs 105
Article: Case Examples of Crackdowns on Imposter Residents 106

**Chapter 6.** Promotion of Appropriate and Prompt Refugee Protection 107

**Section 1.** Revision of the Refugee Recognition System, etc 107
1. Revision of the Operation of the Refugee Recognition System 107
(1) Outline 107
(2) Proper Operation of the System 107
2. Revision of the System by Amendment of the Ordinance for Enforcement of the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition 108
Section 2. Acceptance of Refugees Through Resettlement 108
Section 3. Promotion of Collaboration with NGOs 109

**Chapter 7.** Responses to International Society and International Situations 111

**Section 1.** Treaties and International Conventions 111
1. Major Actions for Negotiations for the Conclusion of EPAs with Other Countries 111
2. Acceptance of Nurse and Certified Care Worker Candidates Based on an EPAs 111
3. Reports and Examinations in Accordance with Human Rights Treaties Section 2. International Conferences/International Exchange 112
1. Responding to International Conferences 112
2. International Exchange 112

**Chapter 8.** Improvement of Public Relations Activities and Public Services 113

**Section 1.** Promotion of Public Relations Activities 113
Section 2. Improvement of Public Services 114
1. Information Services for Foreign Nationals 114
2. Immigration Bureau Website 115
Article: Hiroshima Regional Immigration Bureau Mascot Characters "Immiglemon-chan" and "Gate-kun" 116

**Chapter 9.** Policy for the Achievement of a Symbiotic Society Co-existing with Foreign Nationals 117

**Section 1.** Participation in the Meeting on Cities with Large Populations of Foreign Nationals 117
Section 2. Participation in Government-Wide Efforts 117
## Data Section

1. Outline of Japan's Immigration Control System 120
Section 1. Purpose and Legal Basis 120
Section 2. Immigration Procedures for All Persons 120
1. Procedures for the Entry and Departure of Foreign Nationals 120
2. Procedures for Entry (Landing) Examinations of Foreign Nationals 121
(1) Entry (Landing) Examination 121
(2) Hearing 122
(3) Filing of an Objection 122
3. Pre-entry Examination 124
(1) Advance Consultation for Issuance of Visas 124
(2) Certificate of Eligibility 124
4. Special Landing Permission 127
(1) Permission for Landing at a Port of Call 127
(2) Landing Permission for Cruise Ship Tourists 127
(3) Permission for Landing in Transit 127
(4) Landing Permission for Crew Members 127
(5) Permission for Emergency Landing 128
(6) Landing Permission Due to Distress 128
5. Procedures for the Departure and Return of Japanese Nationals 128
Section 3. Examination of the Status of Residence of Foreign Nationals 129
1. Status of Residence System 129
2. Examination of the Status of Residence 134
(1) Permission for Change of Status of Residence 134
(2) Permission for Extension of the Period of Stay 134
(3) Permission for Permanent Residence 134
(4) Permission for Acquisition of a Status of Residence 135
(5) Re-entry Permission 135
(6) Permission to Engage in an Activity Other Than Those Permitted by the Status of Residence Previously Granted 135
3. System of Revocation of Status of Residence 136
Section 4. Residency Management System of Mid to Long-Term Residents, etc. 137
1. Residency Management System of Mid to Long-Term Residents 137
(1) Residence Card 138
(2) Notifications and Applications Relating to Residence Cards 138
A. Notification of the Place of Residence 138
(a) Notification of the Place of Residence After Newly Landing in Japan 138
(b) Notification of the Place of Residence in Connection with a Change in the Status of Residence and Other Related Matters 138
(c) Notification of a Change of Place of Residence 139
B. Notification of a Change of an Item on the Residence Card Other Than the Place of Residence 139
C. Application to Extend the Valid Period of the Residence Card 139
D. Application for Reissuance of a Residence Card Due to Loss or Other Causes 139
E. Application for Reissuance of a Residence Card Due to Damage or Soiling, etc. 139
(3) Notification Concerning the Organization of Affiliation or Concerning the Spouse 140
A. Notification from a Mid to Long-Term Resident Concerning the Organization of Affiliation 140
(a) Notification Concerning the Organization Where the Foreign National is Engaging in Activities 140
(b) Notification Concerning the Contracting Organization 140
(c) Notification Concerning the Spouse of the Foreign National 140
B. Notification Concerning Mid to Long-Term Residents to be Given by the Organization of Affiliation 141
(4) Measures Using the Electronic Notification System 143
A. Immigration Bureau's Electronic Notification System 143
B. Immigration Bureau's Seiji Search System 143
(5) Inquiry into the Facts 144
2. The System of Special Permanent Residents 144
(1) Special Permanent Resident Certificate 145
(2) Notifications and Applications Relating to Special Permanent Resident Certificates 145
A. Notifications on the Place of Residence 145
B. Notification of a Change of an Item on the Special Permanent Resident Certificate Other Than the Place of Residence 146
C. Application to Extend the Valid Period of the Special Permanent Resident Certificate 146
D. Application for Reissuance of a Special Permanent Resident Certificate Due to Loss or Other Causes 146
E. Application for Reissuance of a Special Permanent Resident Certificate Due to Damage or Soiling, etc. 146
3. Information Coordination Between the Ministry of Justice and the Municipalities 147
Section 5. Deportation Procedures for Foreign Nationals 148
1. Investigation into Violations by an Immigration Control Officer 150
2. Examination of Violations by an Immigration Inspector/Hearing by a Special Inquiry Officer 150
3. Determinations by the Minister of Justice 150
4. Grant or Denial of Permission for Residence 150
(1) Denial of Permission for Residence (Deportation) 150
(2) Special Cases of Determinations by the Minister of Justice (Special Permission to Stay in Japan) 151
5. Departure Order System 151
Section 6. Refugee Recognition Procedures 152
1. Signing of the Refugee Convention 152
2. Refugee Recognition Procedures 152
(1) Definitions 152
(2) Permission for Provisional Stay 152
(3) Inquiry into the Facts 153
(4) Recognition of Refugee Status by the Minister of Justice and Effects of Refugee Status 153
3. Appeal 153
4. Refugee Examination Counselors System 155
5. Landing Permission for Temporary Refuge 155
2. Organizational Expansion and Staff Enhancement 156
Section 1. Organizations 156
1. Outline of the Immigration Control Organization 156
2. Review of the Organizational Structure of the Immigration Control Offices 159
Section 2. Staff 162
1. Immigration Control Staff 162
2. Staff Increase 163
3. Training 165
3. Budget etc 167
Section 1. Budgets 167
Section 2. Facilities 167
4. Statistics 168
(1) Changes in the Number of New Arrivals and Mid to Long-Term Residents for the Principal Statuses of Residence by Nationality/Region 168
(2) Changes in the Number of New Arrivals and Foreign Residents of the Principal Nationalities/Regions by Status of Residence/Status 175
(3) Status of Implementation of Immigration Examination Using Biometric Information (2016) 183
(4) Changes in the Number of Cases of Detection of Forged or Altered Documents 183
## References

Reference 1 Changes in the number of foreign nationals entering Japan ..... 3
Reference 2 Changes in the number of foreign nationals entering Japan by major nationality/region ..... 4
Reference 3 Number of foreign nationals entering Japan by gender and age (2016) ..... 5
Reference 4 Changes in the number of foreign nationals newly entering Japan by status of residence ..... 6
Reference 5 Changes in the number of foreign nationals newly entering with the status of residence of "Temporary Visitor" by purpose of entry ..... 8
Reference 6 Number of foreign nationals newly entering for the purpose of sightseeing by nationality/region (2016) ..... 9
Reference 7 Changes in the number of foreign nationals newly entering by status of residence for employment in professional or technical fields ..... 10
Reference 8 Changes in the number of foreign nationals newly entering with the status of residence of "Technical Intern Training (i)" by major nationality/region ..... 12
Reference 9 Changes in the number of foreign nationals newly entering with the status of residence of "Student" by major nationality/region ..... 13
Reference 10 Changes in the number of foreign nationals newly entering by status of residence for activities based on personal status or position ..... 15
Reference 11 Changes in the number of cases of special landing permission ..... 16
Reference 12 Changes in the number of foreign nationals simply leaving Japan by period of stay ..... 17
Reference 13 Changes in the number of new cases of hearings for landing by grounds for landing ..... 19
Reference 14 Changes in the processing of the hearings for landing ..... 19
Reference 15 Changes in the number of foreign nationals who were denied landing by major nationality/region ..... 21
Reference 16 Changes in the number of objections filed and decisions by the Minister of Justice ..... 22
Reference 17 Changes in the number of cases of pre-entry examinations ..... 22
Reference 18 Changes in the number of foreign residents, and changes in the number of foreign residents as a percentage of the total population of Japan ..... 23
Reference 19 Changes in the number of foreign residents by major nationality/region ..... 24
Reference 20 Changes in the number of foreign residents by status ..... 25
Reference 21 Changes in the number of mid to long-term residents by status of residence for employment in professional or technical fields ..... 27
Reference 22 Changes in the number of permission examined in status of residence examinations ..... 29
Reference 23 Changes in the number of foreign nationals of permission for change of the status of residence from student, etc. to a status for employment by status of residence ..... 31
Reference 24 Changes in the number of foreign nationals of permission for change of the status of residence from student, etc. to a status for employment by nationality/region ..... 31