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

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.
• 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, this document will NOT be required.
• P0072:When engaging in work based on a contract other than employment 1 copy of the contract related to the work engagement (if the work is based on contracts with multiple organizations, the contracts with all the organizations)(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit this if you are engaged in work based on a contract other than employment.
  • If the organization belongs to Category 1, this document will NOT be required.
• P0026:One copy of a resume specifying the organization in which you have engaged in related work, as well as the content and period of your activities.(Prepared by Applicant)
  • If the organization belongs to Category 1, this document will NOT be required.
• P0073:One copy of a graduation certificate from a university, etc., a document certifying that you have received an equivalent or higher level of education, or a document certifying that you have been granted the title of specialist or highly skilled specialist.(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit it as proof that you are eligible for the status of residence. Please submit either this document or P0074,P0075,P0076.
  • If the organization belongs to Category 1, this document will NOT be required.
• P0074:1 copy of a document proving qualification such as a driver's license(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit it as proof that you are eligible for the status of residence. Please submit either this document or P0073,P0075,P0076.
  • If the organization belongs to Category 1, this document will NOT be required.
• P0075:For those who wish to teach a foreign language, one document certifying that they have received education in the foreign language for 12 years or more.(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit it as proof that you are eligible for the status of residence. Please submit either this document or P0073,P0074,P0076.
  • If the organization belongs to Category 1, this document will NOT be required.
• P0076:For those who intend to teach subjects other than foreign languages, one document proving 5 years or more of practical experience in teaching the subject.(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit it as proof that you are eligible for the status of residence. Please submit either this document or P0073,P0074,P0075.
  • If the organization belongs to Category 1, 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, 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, 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, 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.

• 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.)