in all, there are visas and authorizations including marriage and family unification categories, as well as categories covering business executives and entrepreneurs, high-level specialists, investors, and retired individuals.

there are visas for foreign nationals aged over 50, who can apply for a permanent visa - referred to as the retiree's visa, it is commonly granted to veterans and retired foreign nationals who can prove steady income.

further, there are a variety of additional special-case visas available on a case-by-case basis that can be discovered by discussing the details of one's situation with an immigration attorney.