Application for change of status of residence
Status of Residence:
Dependent

Daily activities conducted as a dependent spouse or child of a person residing in Japan with a status of residence of Professor, Artist, Religious Affairs, Journalist in Table 1 of Appended Table 1 of the Immigration Control Act, Highly Skilled Professional in Table 2, Business Management, Legal/Accounting Services, Medical, Research, Education, Technical/Humanities Specialist/International Services, Intra-company Transferee, Nursing Care, Entertainer, Skilled Worker, Specified Skilled Worker ed Worker No. 2, Cultural Activities in Table 3, or Student in this Table.
Examples of such persons include spouses and children supported by foreign residents.

Period designated individually by the Minister of Justice (within a range not exceeding 5 years)

• P0001:Photo 1 leaf Reference(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit in jpg format (maximum size: 50Kb).
  • If the applicant is under 16 years of age, this document will NOT be required.
• P0036:(1)One copy of family register(Prepared by Applicant)
  • This document must be submitted as a document proving the status relationship between the applicant and the dependent. Please submit either this document or P0037,P0038,P0039,P0040.
• P0037:(2)1 copy of marriage registration acceptance certificate(Prepared by Applicant)
  • This document must be submitted as a document proving the status relationship between the applicant and the dependent. Please submit either this document or P0036,P0038,P0039,P0040.
• P0038:(3)Marriage certificate (copy) 1 copy(Prepared by Applicant)
  • This document must be submitted as a document proving the status relationship between the applicant and the dependent. Please submit either this document or P0036,P0037,P0039,P0040.
• P0039:(4)1 birth certificate (copy)(Prepared by Applicant)
  • This document must be submitted as a document proving the status relationship between the applicant and the dependent. Please submit either this document or P0036,P0037,P0038,P0040.
• P0040:(5)Documents corresponding to (1) to (4) above as appropriate(Prepared by Applicant)
  • This document must be submitted as a document proving the status relationship between the applicant and the dependent. Please submit either this document or P0036,P0037,P0038,P0039.
• P0041:1 copy of certificate of employment or business license, etc.(*Please submit a certificate showing your dependent's occupation.)(Prepared by Applicant)
  • This document must be submitted as a document proving the dependent's occupation, income, and assets.
  • If the dependent is engaged in employment activities, this document will be required.
• P0019:One copy each of resident tax taxation (or tax exemption) certificate and tax payment certificate (one year's total income and tax payment status)(*As long as the certificate shows both your annual gross income and tax payment status (whether or not you paid taxes), either one is acceptable.)(Prepared by Applicant)
  • This document must be submitted as a document proving the dependent's occupation, income, and assets.
  • If the dependent is engaged in employment activities, this document will be required.
• P0042:Certificate of bank balance in the name of the dependent or certificate of scholarship payment clearly indicating the amount and period of payment, as appropriate(Prepared by Applicant)
  • This document must be submitted as a document proving the dependent's occupation, income, and assets. Please submit either this document or P0043.
  • If the dependent is engaged in activities other than employment, this document will be required.
• P0043:A document similar to P0042 that proves that the applicant is able to pay for the living expenses as appropriate.(Prepared by Applicant)
  • This document must be submitted as a document proving the dependent's occupation, income, and assets. Please submit either this document or P0042.
  • If the dependent is engaged in activities other than employment, this document will be required.

• Were you engaged in activities consistent with your current status of residence?
• Have you never been arrested or received any criminal penalties for violating the laws of our country? Or have you never done such an act?
• Do you have National Health Insurance or Social Insurance? (Note) Failure to present your health insurance card will not disqualify you from changing your status of residence or extending your period of stay.
• Is the applicant not a burden on the public in his or her daily life, and is the applicant expected to have a stable life in the future based on his or her assets or skills? (household unit)
• Have you ever received a recommendation from a labor standards inspection agency for violating labor-related laws and regulations?
• Are you fulfilling your tax obligations such as income tax and resident tax?
• Are you fulfilling the notification obligations stipulated by the Immigration Control Act? (Notification regarding information on residence card, notification regarding affiliated organization, etc.)