What Is the “Good Conduct” Requirement for Japan Permanent Residency? A Clear Guide to PR Screening/永住許可の「素行善良要件」とは？｜交通違反・犯罪歴・税金との関係を行政書士が解説
office-babaakira永住許可の「素行善良要件」とは？｜交通違反・犯罪歴・税金との関係を行政書士が解説
最終更新日：2025年11月16日
永住許可の3つの主要要件の1つに「素行善良要件」があります。 簡単に言うと、日本で法律を守り、社会生活において問題のない人物かどうかを確認する項目です。
1. 素行善良要件とは何か（入管の定義）
入管は次の点を総合的に見て、問題がないかを判断します。
- 犯罪歴（前科・罰金・懲役など）がないか
- 交通違反（反則金、免停など）の有無・頻度
- 税金の未納・滞納がないか
- 社会保険の未加入・未納がないか
- 日常生活で重大なトラブルを起こしていないか
※特に永住では「税金・社会保険の適正な納付」が強く確認されます。
2. 永住審査で問題になりやすいポイント
① 交通違反（スピード、信号無視など）
1〜2回の軽微な違反であれば重大な問題ではありませんが、 短期間に複数回あると「遵法意識が低い」と判断される可能性があります。
② 税金の未納・滞納
- 住民税の未納が最も大きなマイナス
- 分納中の場合は必ず証明書が必要
- 延滞金の履歴も確認される
③ 社会保険の未加入・未納
法定加入対象であるのに加入していない場合、永住は極めて厳しくなります。
④ 前科・略式罰金
前科は厳しく見られますが、軽微なものでも期間が経過していれば改善が認められるケースはあります。
3. 「素行善良要件」を満たすためには？
① 納税・社会保険を100%適正化する
永住審査では「支払い状況がすべて確認」されます。
② 違反行為を繰り返していないことを証明する
交通違反がある場合は、直近1〜2年がクリーンであることが重要です。
③ 生活状況が安定していること
安定した収入、家族の生活が維持できていることは素行面にもプラスとなります。
4. よくある質問
Q1. 過去に交通違反があります。永住は無理？
→ 1〜2回ならほとんど問題ありません。
Q2. 住民税を1回だけ遅れました…
→ 過去の遅れでも記録は残りますが、 その後きちんと納付していれば許可されるケースもあります。
Q3. 軽微な罰金でも影響しますか？
→ 内容と時期によります。 状況に応じて説明書の提出が必要になります。
5. 結論：素行善良要件は「日常の積み重ね」が見られる
永住許可では、過去の行動全体を総合して判断されます。 税金・保険・交通違反・生活の安定性など、 日常の誠実さ＝素行善良と評価されるように整えておくことが重要です。
The “Good Conduct Requirement” is one of the three major conditions for obtaining Permanent Residency (PR) in Japan. In simple terms, immigration checks whether you have obeyed Japanese laws and lived as a responsible member of society.
1. What Does “Good Conduct” Mean in PR Screening?
Immigration looks at your overall history, including:
- Any criminal records (fines, suspended sentences, imprisonment)
- Traffic violations (tickets, license suspension, etc.)
- Whether taxes have been paid properly
- Whether you are correctly enrolled in social insurance
- Any serious problems in daily生活 (DV, disputes, etc.)
For PR in particular, tax and social insurance compliance is checked very strictly.
2. Common Issues in PR Screening
1) Traffic Violations (Speeding, Red Lights, etc.)
One or two minor violations usually do not cause serious problems. However, if you have multiple violations in a short period, immigration may consider that your respect for traffic rules is low.
2) Unpaid or Late Taxes
- Unpaid resident tax is one of the biggest negative factors
- If you are on an installment plan, you should provide certificates
- History of delinquent tax and late payment charges may also be reviewed
3) Lack of Social Insurance Enrollment
If you should be enrolled in Employees’ Pension and Health Insurance but remain outside the system, PR approval becomes very difficult.
4) Criminal Records and Summary Fines
Criminal records are taken seriously, but in the case of minor offenses, immigration also considers how much time has passed and whether your behavior has improved since then.
3. How to Satisfy the Good Conduct Requirement
1) Put Tax and Social Insurance in Perfect Order
For PR, immigration will verify your tax and social insurance status in detail. Make sure there are no unpaid amounts and that enrollment is appropriate.
2) Avoid Repeated Violations and Keep a “Clean Period”
If you have traffic violations in the past, it is important to show that the most recent one was some time ago and that you have not repeated violations recently.
3) Show Stable and Responsible生活
A stable job, sufficient income, and a stable family生活 all contribute positively to the evaluation of your conduct.
4. Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. I had traffic violations before. Is PR impossible?
→ Not necessarily. One or two minor violations are usually acceptable, especially if you have had a clean record for the last 1–2 years.
Q2. I paid my resident tax late once. Will that cause refusal?
→ The delay will be visible in your record, but if you have paid in full and have been compliant since then, PR can still be approved depending on the overall situation.
Q3. Do small fines always affect PR?
→ It depends on the type of offense and how much time has passed. In some cases, it is better to submit an explanatory letter.
5. Conclusion: Good Conduct Is About Your Daily生活 as a Whole
For Permanent Residency, immigration does not look at a single incident in isolation. Instead, it considers your overall behavior and生活 over several years. By keeping your taxes and social insurance in order, avoiding repeated violations, and maintaining a stable生活 in Japan, you can meet the good conduct requirement.
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