Responding to congestion at the residence window Renewal procedure period further extended April 3 11:46
In order to reduce congestion at the counter due to the spread of the new coronavirus, the Immigration and Immigration Service has announced that foreigners in Japan will have to extend the period of time for renewal of their stay.
In order to reduce congestion at the window and prevent infection, the Immigration and Residence Authority will extend the period of validity of procedures such as renewal of the period of expiration for one month from the expiration date to foreigners whose expiration date in Japan will expire this month. I am.
The Immigration Services Authority has announced that it will expand to foreigners expiring by June, and that the procedure will be valid for three months after the expiration date.
In addition, the period of stay for foreigners who have status of residence for “short-term stays” for sightseeing, etc. will be extended from the previous 30 days to 90 days.
"We will expand our efforts in light of the spread of infection, and we will continue to work flexibly in response to the situation," said Minister of Justice Mori.