If a foreign national recognized as a refugee falls within the category of a foreign national without a
status of residence, he or she will be granted the status of residence of “Long-Term Resident” without
exception, provided that he or she has satisfied certain requirements, including having applied for
recognition of refugee status within six months of landing in Japan (Article 61-2-2, paragraph (1) of the
Immigration Control Act). Even if the foreign national does not satisfy the requirements, the Minister
of Justice may grant special permission to stay if there are any grounds to grant special permission to
stay