The government has a policy of actively accepting evacuees fleeing from Ukraine due to the military invasion of Russia, and it is expected that some people will stay longer while grasping their desire to enter Japan. We are urgently considering a support system such as securing accommodation.
The number of evacuees fleeing from Ukraine due to the military invasion by Russia is increasing, and Prime Minister Kishida said on the 2nd of this month, "We will further show solidarity with the Ukrainians," and Japan will actively accept it. Was shown.
The government envisions approximately 1,900 Ukrainian relatives and acquaintances with Japanese status of residence, but other people will also respond from a humanitarian perspective, and are working to understand their desire to enter Japan. I have an idea.
For the time being, the government will accept the status of residence as a short-term stay, and after entering Japan, even if it is not recognized as a refugee under international treaties, it will allow the extension of the period of stay as necessary, and the period of stay will be extended. We also expect that some people will do it.
Regarding evacuees from Ukraine, there are movements such as Governor Yoshimura of Osaka Prefecture showing his intention to cooperate in accepting evacuees, and the government is calling on local governments to cooperate and provide support according to needs, including securing accommodations. We are rushing to consider the system.