Last Change:

09/12/2025

Cabinet Order No. 319 of 1951, Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act (English)

Year: 1951

Type: Domestic law

Rights Category: Asylum

Description

The purpose of the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act is to provide for fair management over the entry and departure procedures of all persons in Japan, the residence of foreign nationals in Japan, as well as consolidate the recognition procedures of the refugee status.

Note: This official English translation does not reflect the amendments made after the Act No. 63 of 2019. It will be uploaded as soon as it becomes available. 

Selected provisions
Ordinance for Enforcement (Ordinance of the Ministry of Justice No. 54 of 1981) - Generic

Ordinance for Enforcement (Ordinance of the Ministry of Justice No. 54 of 1981) - Generic