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Deportations over immigration violations in Japan up 65% in 2023

Release Date: 2024-06-28
Media: Japan Times
Summary: In 2023, Japan saw a significant increase in the number of immigration law violators deported, with figures rising over 65% from the previous year. The Immigration Services Agency reported that 8,024 individuals were deported, up from 4,795 in 2022. Additionally, 18,198 foreign nationals faced deportation procedures, nearly doubling from 10,300 in 2022.

Deportation outcomes generally fall into two categories: overstayers and immigration law violators typically face detention until departure and a five-year reentry ban. However, those who voluntarily report to immigration can receive less severe departure orders, allowing them to avoid detention and reenter Japan after one year. Among those undergoing deportation, 9,197 were given less strict orders.

As of the end of 2023, 2,929 individuals were granted provisional release on humanitarian grounds. Foreign nationals facing deportation came from 95 countries, with Vietnam making up the largest group at 38.2% (6,953 people), followed by Thailand and China.

The majority of violations were overstays (16,949), while 340 involved illegal entry, and 175 were related to unauthorized activities under their visas. Notably, 12,384 individuals were found to have engaged in unlawful employment, constituting 68.1% of total violations. The Kanto region had the highest number of illegal workers at 8,983 (72.5%), with Chubu following at 1,662 (13.4%). Ibaraki Prefecture recorded the highest number of illegal workers at 2,748.
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