What are Japan’s new PR criteria?

Per reports on 24–25 July 2026 (Asahi, Yomiuri, Kyodo, Nikkei), there are two headline criteria: (1) income continuously above the average Japanese household income, and (2) projected pension reaching what someone enrolled in Employees’ Pension for 30 years at that income level would receive. This is still press reporting — the Immigration Services Agency has not published official guidelines.

When does it take effect?

Reports say the guidelines are revised from 1 October 2026 and apply to applications from 1 April 2027. The income criterion is reportedly applied to applications received from April 2026 onward, which could affect cases already under review.

How much income is required?

No official figure exists. Reference statistics: the 2024 average Japanese household income was ¥5,752,000 (all households) or ¥7,007,000 (non-elderly households). The Agency has not said which statistic it will use.

Does "30 years of Employees’ Pension" mean I must have paid 30 years?

No. The 30 years describes a hypothetical model person. Your projected pension is compared against what that model person would receive. If you fall short, reports indicate savings or assets may compensate.

Japan PR calculator — new 2026 income & pension criteria

⚠️ Estimate only — NOT an official rule

These criteria come from PRESS REPORTS (July 2026). The Immigration Services Agency has NOT published official guidelines. The exact income benchmark and pension calculation remain undefined. This is not legal advice — for your case consult a certified scrivener/lawyer or the Immigration Bureau.

📖 What is actually being judged?

ALREADY OFFICIAL

Residence period must be 5 years

The Immigration Services Agency published a guideline revision on 24 Feb 2026. The concession treating a 3-year period as "the longest" expires 31 Mar 2027 — from 1 Apr 2027 an actual 5-year period is needed. You must also continuously satisfy the conditions of your current status.

PRESS REPORTS ONLY← This tool scores these two

Income & pension

Japanese media (24–25 Jul 2026) reported two additions: (1) income continuously above the average Japanese household, (2) projected pension matching 30 years of Employees’ Pension. The Agency has NOT published guidelines — the exact figures are undetermined.

ALWAYS APPLIES

Base requirements (unchanged)

•10+ years of continuous residence (with 5+ years on a work visa)
•Taxes, pension and health insurance paid in full and on time
•Good conduct (no legal violations)
•Ability to support yourself independently

🗓️ Timeline

24 Feb 2026 — Guideline revised (official)
From Apr 2026 — Income criterion reportedly applied retroactively to pending applications
1 Oct 2026 — Guideline revision expected (reported). Fee rises ¥10,000 → ¥200,000
1 Apr 2027 — Full application. The 3-year concession ends 31 Mar 2027

🔗 Sources

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Current age

Plan to work until age

Leave at 65 (pension age). Lower it if you plan to leave Japan earlier.

Annual income (万 yen)

Gross annual income BEFORE tax. Check your 源泉徴収票 (year-end slip), the 支払金額 box.

Years enrolled in Employees’ Pension

Years at companies with social insurance. Look it up exactly on your ねんきん定期便 or 年金ネット.

Years on National Pension only

Periods you paid pension YOURSELF: student, self-employed, unemployed, or exempted.

Estimated result

⚠️ Estimate: you do not yet meet both criteria

Income criterion

Falls short

Your income

500万 yen

Required

575.2万 yen

Short by: 75.2万 yen

Pension criterion

Meets

Projected pension at 65

161,958円/月

Bar to clear

131,773円/月

Minimum income by Employees’ Pension years

Years	Income needed
10years	Impossible
15years	Impossible
20years	Impossible
25years	768万 yen
30years	576万 yen
35years	438万 yen
40years	335万 yen

※ 30年モデル基準・P1

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