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

Activities to engage in work requiring advanced skills in a specific industrial field based on a contract with a public or private organization in Japan
Examples of such professionals include chefs of foreign cuisine, sports instructors, aircraft pilots, and craftsmen who process precious metals.

5 years, 3 years, 1 year or 3 months

• 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.
• P0020:A copy of the quarterly report or a document certifying that it is listed on a Japanese stock exchange (copy)(Prepared by Organization)
  • Please submit either this document or P0021,P0022,P0023.
  • If the organization belongs to Category 1, this document will be required.
• P0021:Document (copy) certifying that permission for establishment has been received from the competent government agency(Prepared by Organization)
  • Please submit either this document or P0020,P0022,P0023.
  • If the organization belongs to Category 1, this document will be required.
• P0022:Documents certifying that the company is a target company (innovation-creating company) in the special addition column (a) or (b) of the table in each item of Article 1, Paragraph 1 of the Ministerial Ordinance for Highly Skilled Professionals (for example, a subsidy grant decision notification) copy)(Prepared by Organization)
  • Please submit either this document or P0020,P0021,P0023.
  • If the organization belongs to Category 1, this document will be required.
• P0023:Documents certifying that the company is a company that meets certain conditions (e.g., a copy of a certificate, etc.)(Prepared by Organization)
  • Please submit either this document or P0020,P0021,P0022.
  • If the organization belongs to Category 1, this document will be required.
• P0024:Statutory records such as withholding tax slips for employee salary income for the previous year (copy with reception stamp)(Prepared by Organization)
  • If the institution falls under Category 2, please submit either this document or P0025.
  • If the organization belongs to Category 1,2,3, this document will be required.
• P0025:Documents certifying that the application for use of the online residence application system has been approved (email notification of approval regarding the application for use, etc.)(Prepared by Organization)
  • Please submit either this document or P0024.
  • If the organization belongs to Category 1,2, this document will be required.
• P0057:One document from your affiliated organization certifying the content of your work(Prepared by Applicant)
• P0058:One copy of a resume specifying the organization, content, and period of work that required the skills required for the application.(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit this document as evidence of the number of years and period of experience.
• P0003:1 document clarifying the details of the applicant's activities at the place of dispatch (notification of working conditions (employment contract), etc.)(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit this if the applicant is a dispatchee.
• P0004:One document specifying the working conditions issued to the worker based on Article 15, Paragraph 1 of the Labor Standards Act and Article 5 of the Enforcement Regulations of the same Act.(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit this when concluding an employment contract.
  • If the organization belongs to Category 1,2, this document will NOT be required.
• P0005:One copy of the articles of incorporation that stipulate remuneration for directors or the minutes of the general meeting of shareholders that resolved remuneration for directors (for companies with a remuneration committee, the minutes of the committee)(Prepared by Organization)
  • Please submit this form if the applicant wishes to become an officer of a company that is a Japanese corporation.
  • If the organization belongs to Category 1,2, this document will NOT be required.
• P0012:One guidebook containing detailed information on the company's history, officers, organization, business details (including major business partners and transaction results), etc.(Prepared by Organization)
  • Please submit either this document or P0013,P0011.
  • If the organization belongs to Category 1,2, this document will NOT be required.
• P0013:One document similar to P0012 above prepared by other workplaces, etc.(Prepared by Organization)
  • Please submit either this document or P0012,P0011.
  • If the organization belongs to Category 1,2, this document will NOT be required.
• P0011:1 copy of registration certificate(Prepared by Organization)
  • Please submit either this document or P0012,P0013.
  • If the organization belongs to Category 1,2, this document will NOT be required.
• P0014:A copy of the financial statements for the most recent year. In the case of a new business, one business plan(Prepared by Organization)
  • If the organization belongs to Category 1,2, this document will NOT be required.
• P0015:1 copy of exemption certificate for foreign corporation's withholding tax or other documents that clarify that withholding tax is not required(Prepared by Organization)
  • Please submit this form if the institution is exempt from being a foreign corporation.
  • If the organization belongs to Category 1,2,3, this document will NOT be required.
• P0016:1 copy of the notification form for opening a payroll office, etc.(Prepared by Organization)
  • Please submit this form if the institution is not exempted from being a foreign corporation.
  • If the organization belongs to Category 1,2,3, this document will NOT be required.
• P0017:1 copy of income tax collection statement for employment income, retirement income, etc. for the most recent three months (copy of receipt date stamped)(Prepared by Organization)
  • If the institution does not have the foreign corporation exemption, please submit either this document or P0018.
  • If the organization belongs to Category 1,2,3, this document will NOT be required.
• P0018:If you have received a special delivery date, one document that certifies that you have received such approval.(Prepared by Organization)
  • If the institution does not have the foreign corporation exemption, please submit either this document or P0017.
  • If the organization belongs to Category 1,2,3, this document will NOT be required.
• P0059:Documents certifying the period in which you were engaged in the work that requires the skills you are applying for, such as a certificate of employment from the institution you belonged to (limited to those that include the name, address, and telephone number of the institution you belonged to) (non-Japanese) (Includes the period during which you majored in a subject related to the relevant work at an educational institution.) 1 copy(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit this document as evidence of the number of years and period of experience.
  • If trying to become a chef, this document will be required.
  • If the organization belongs to Category 1,2, this document will NOT be required.
  • For chefs (excluding Thai cuisine), this document will be required.
• P0060:If there is a certificate issued by a public institution, one copy of the certificate (in the case of a Chinese chef, the household register and professional qualification certificate)(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit if you have a certificate issued by a public institution.
  • If trying to become a chef, this document will be required.
  • If the organization belongs to Category 1,2, this document will NOT be required.
  • For chefs (excluding Thai cuisine), this document will be required.
• P0061:Document proving 5 years or more of work experience as a Thai chef (including the period of education at an educational institution to meet the requirements for obtaining a certificate regarding the skill level of a Thai chef issued by the Ministry of Labor of Thailand) .) 1 letter(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit this document as evidence of the number of years and period of experience.
  • If trying to become a chef, this document will be required.
  • If the organization belongs to Category 1,2, this document will NOT be required.
  • For Thai chefs, this document will be required.
• P0062:1 certificate regarding skill level as a Thai chef at beginner level or above(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit this document as evidence of the number of years and period of experience.
  • If trying to become a chef, this document will be required.
  • If the organization belongs to Category 1,2, this document will NOT be required.
  • For Thai chefs, this document will be required.
• P0063:One document certifying that you received reasonable compensation as a Thai chef in Thailand during the one-year period immediately preceding the date of application.(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit this document as evidence of the number of years and period of experience.
  • If trying to become a chef, this document will be required.
  • If the organization belongs to Category 1,2, this document will NOT be required.
  • For Thai chefs, this document will be required.
• P0059:Documents certifying the period in which you were engaged in the work that requires the skills you are applying for, such as a certificate of employment from the institution you belonged to (limited to those that include the name, address, and telephone number of the institution you belonged to) (non-Japanese) (Includes the period during which you majored in a subject related to the relevant work at an educational institution.) 1 copy(Prepared by Organization)
  • Please submit this document as evidence of the number of years and period of experience.
  • When attempting to engage in activities other than being a chef, this document will be required.
  • If the organization belongs to Category 1,2, this document will NOT be required.
  • For foreign-specific construction engineers, foreign-specific product manufacturers, animal trainers, submarine drilling and exploration engineers, and jewelry, precious metal, and fur processing technicians, this document will be required.
• P0064:One document from your organization certifying your flight history of 250 hours or more(Prepared by Organization)
  • Please submit this document as evidence of the number of years and period of experience.
  • When attempting to engage in activities other than being a chef, this document will be required.
  • If the organization belongs to Category 1,2, this document will NOT be required.
  • For pilots, this document will be required.
• P0065:Documents certifying that the person was engaged in sports coaching (including the period during which the person majored in a subject related to sports coaching at a foreign educational institution and the period during which he/she was engaged in the sports for remuneration) 1 letter(Prepared by Organization)
  • Please submit this document as evidence of the number of years and period of experience.
  • When attempting to engage in activities other than being a chef, this document will be required.
  • If the organization belongs to Category 1,2, this document will NOT be required.
  • For sports instructors, this document will be required.
• P0066:One document certifying that you have participated in the Olympic Games, World Championships, or other international competitions as an athlete.(Prepared by Organization)
  • Please submit this document as evidence of the number of years and period of experience.
  • When attempting to engage in activities other than being a chef, this document will be required.
  • If the organization belongs to Category 1,2, this document will NOT be required.
  • For sports instructors, this document will be required.
• P0067:Appraisal, evaluation, and maintenance of the quality of wine and provision of wine (hereinafter referred to as "wine appraisal, etc.") with a certificate of employment (limited to those that include the name, address, and telephone number of the institution to which they belonged). (Including the period in which you majored in subjects related to wine appraisal, etc. at a foreign educational institution.) 1 copy(Prepared by Organization)
  • Please submit this document as evidence of the number of years and period of experience.
  • When attempting to engage in activities other than being a chef, this document will be required.
  • If the organization belongs to Category 1,2, this document will NOT be required.
  • For a sommelier, this document will be required.
• P0068:One document certifying that the applicant has achieved excellent results at a conference held on an international scale regarding skills related to wine appraisal etc. (hereinafter referred to as the "International Sommelier Competition")(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit this document as evidence of the number of years and period of experience.
  • When attempting to engage in activities other than being a chef, this document will be required.
  • If the organization belongs to Category 1,2, this document will NOT be required.
  • For a sommelier, this document will be required.
• P0069:One document certifying that you have represented your country in the International Sommelier Competition (limited to one contestant per country)(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit this document as evidence of the number of years and period of experience.
  • When attempting to engage in activities other than being a chef, this document will be required.
  • If the organization belongs to Category 1,2, this document will NOT be required.
  • For a sommelier, this document will be required.
• P0070:Qualifications related to wine appraisal, etc. that are certified by the national government (including foreign countries), local governments (including foreign local governments), or equivalent public or private organizations, and are specified by the Minister of Justice in a public notice. 1 document proving that(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit this document as evidence of the number of years and period of experience.
  • When attempting to engage in activities other than being a chef, this document will be required.
  • If the organization belongs to Category 1,2, this document will NOT be required.
  • For a sommelier, 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.)