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Japan grants special residency permit to Russian man opposing Putin

Release Date
2024-04-25
Media
KYODO NEWS
Summary
A Russian man who sought asylum in Japan before Russia's invasion of Ukraine has been granted special residency status by Japanese immigration authorities, allowing him to stay and work in Japan. He received a one-year "designated activities" visa in mid-March, fearing imprisonment or forced conscription if he returned to Russia due to his anti-Putin stance.

Japan rarely grants residency to Russian citizens applying for refugee status, but authorities likely considered recent Russian crackdowns on dissent. While refugee and humanitarian-based residency approvals in Japan typically involve individuals from Asia, the Middle East, and Africa, the man’s case is notable as no Russian had previously been approved in recent years. His entry and current location remain undisclosed to protect him from potential surveillance by Russian authorities.

This decision follows another case last year when Japanese authorities granted long-term visas to two Russian women opposing the Ukraine invasion, who were allowed to convert their visas to student status without returning to Russia, though they did not seek refugee status.
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