Application for Certificate of Eligibility
Status of Residence:
Entertainer

Activities related to theatrical performances, performing arts, musical performances, sports, and other entertainment activities (excluding activities listed in the Business Management section of Appendix 1-2 of the Immigration Control Act)
Examples include actors, singers, dancers, and professional athletes.

3 years, 1 year, 6 months , 3 months or 30 days

• 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.
• P0078:Documents proving the applicant's career history and career history as appropriate(Prepared by Applicant)
  • If actvities are Entertainment activities that do not fall under entertainment activities (① Activities related to advertising products or businesses ② Activities related to the production of broadcast programs or movies ③ Activities related to taking commercial photographs ④ Commercial records, videotapes, and other recording media) (No. 3), this document will NOT be required.
• P0079:Materials proving the applicant's achievements in entertainment activities as appropriate(Prepared by Applicant)
  • If actvities are Entertainment activities that do not fall under entertainment activities (① Activities related to advertising products or businesses ② Activities related to the production of broadcast programs or movies ③ Activities related to taking commercial photographs ④ Commercial records, videotapes, and other recording media) (No. 3), this document will be required.
• P0080:1 copy of registration certificate of inviting/contracting organization(Prepared by Organization)
  • Please submit this document as proof of the existence of the relevant organization.
• P0081:One copy of the most recent financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, etc.) of inviting/contracting organization(Prepared by Organization)
  • Please submit this document as proof of the existence of the relevant organization.
• P0082:Other materials clarifying the overview of the inviting/contracting organization as appropriate(Prepared by Organization)
  • Please submit this document as proof of the existence of the relevant organization.
  • In the case of performances other than plays, entertainment, songs, or performances (sports, etc.)( No. 2), this document will NOT be required.
  • If actvities are Entertainment activities that do not fall under entertainment activities (① Activities related to advertising products or businesses ② Activities related to the production of broadcast programs or movies ③ Activities related to taking commercial photographs ④ Commercial records, videotapes, and other recording media) (No. 3), this document will NOT be required.
• P0110:1 guidebook (pamphlet, etc.)(Prepared by Organization)
  • Please submit this document as proof of the existence of the relevant organization.
  • If actvities are Entertainment activities that do not fall under entertainment activities (① Activities related to advertising products or businesses ② Activities related to the production of broadcast programs or movies ③ Activities related to taking commercial photographs ④ Commercial records, videotapes, and other recording media) (No. 3), this document will be required.
• P0111:Documents corresponding to registration certificate, employee list, most recent financial statements, or guidebook as appropriate(Prepared by Organization)
  • Please submit this document as proof of the existence of the relevant organization.
  • If actvities are Entertainment activities that do not fall under entertainment activities (① Activities related to advertising products or businesses ② Activities related to the production of broadcast programs or movies ③ Activities related to taking commercial photographs ④ Commercial records, videotapes, and other recording media) (No. 3), this document will be required.
• P0107:1 copy of employee list(Prepared by Organization)
  • Please submit this document as proof of the existence of the relevant organization.
  • If the event is held in a facility other than those stipulated in the Entertainment Business Act ( No. 1イ), this document will NOT be required.
  • When a play, entertainment, song, or musical performance is held at a facility stipulated in the Entertainment Business Law (No. 1ハ), this document will NOT be required.
• P0083: 1 copy of business license(Prepared by Organization)
  • Please submit this as a document that provides an overview of the facility where the performance will be held.
  • If actvities are Entertainment activities that do not fall under entertainment activities (① Activities related to advertising products or businesses ② Activities related to the production of broadcast programs or movies ③ Activities related to taking commercial photographs ④ Commercial records, videotapes, and other recording media) (No. 3), this document will NOT be required.
• P0084:1 copy of facility drawing (with floor plan etc.)(Prepared by Organization)
  • Please submit this as a document that provides an overview of the facility where the performance will be held.
  • If actvities are Entertainment activities that do not fall under entertainment activities (① Activities related to advertising products or businesses ② Activities related to the production of broadcast programs or movies ③ Activities related to taking commercial photographs ④ Commercial records, videotapes, and other recording media) (No. 3), this document will NOT be required.
• P0085:Photos of the facility (audience seats, waiting room, exterior, etc.) as appropriate(Prepared by Organization)
  • Please submit this as a document that provides an overview of the facility where the performance will be held.
  • If actvities are Entertainment activities that do not fall under entertainment activities (① Activities related to advertising products or businesses ② Activities related to the production of broadcast programs or movies ③ Activities related to taking commercial photographs ④ Commercial records, videotapes, and other recording media) (No. 3), this document will NOT be required.
• P0086:Petition (PDF:28KB) (Document alleging that the facility where the entertainment is held is other than a facility that operates business as stipulated in Article 2, Paragraph 1, Items 1 to 3 of the Entertainment Business Act) 1 copy *A form for filing a petition is available at the Regional Immigration Bureau. Reference(Prepared by Organization)
  • Please submit this as a document that provides an overview of the facility where the performance will be held.
  • If the event is held in a facility other than those stipulated in the Entertainment Business Act ( No. 1イ), this document will be required.
• P0087:1 copy of contract related to performance(*In addition to performance contracts, the above documents also include performance contracts between the contracting organization and the organization operating the performance facility.)(Prepared by Organization)
• P0088:1 copy of usage consent form (When using facilities regulated by entertainment venues act)(Prepared by Organization)
  • Please submit this as a document that provides an overview of the facility where the performance will be held.
  • If the event is held in a facility other than those stipulated in the Entertainment Business Act ( No. 1イ), this document will be required.
  • If the event is sponsored by the national or local government, or if the scale or form of the performance facility is above a certain level (No. 1ロ), this document will be required.
• P0108:1 copy of registration certificate(Prepared by Organization)
  • Please submit this as a document that provides an overview of the facility where the performance will be held.
  • In the case of performances other than plays, entertainment, songs, or performances (sports, etc.)( No. 2), this document will be required.
• P0109:One copy of the most recent financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, etc.)(Prepared by Organization)
  • Please submit this as a document that provides an overview of the facility where the performance will be held.
  • In the case of performances other than plays, entertainment, songs, or performances (sports, etc.)( No. 2), this document will be required.
• P0089:a copy of your employment contract(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit this document as evidence of the content, period, status, and remuneration of the applicant's specific activities in Japan. Please submit either this document or P0090,P0091.
• P0090:a copy of appearance consent form(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit this document as evidence of the content, period, status, and remuneration of the applicant's specific activities in Japan. Please submit either this document or P0089,P0091.
• P0091:a copy of other document similar to P0089,P0090.(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit this document as evidence of the content, period, status, and remuneration of the applicant's specific activities in Japan. Please submit either this document or P0089,P0090.
• P0092:One copy of the list of managers (or managers) and full-time employees of the contracted organization(Prepared by Organization)
  • Please submit this form when you intend to engage in activities related to performances such as plays based on an entertainment contract.
  • If the event is held in a facility other than those stipulated in the Entertainment Business Act ( No. 1イ), this document will be required.
  • When a play, entertainment, song, or musical performance is held at a facility stipulated in the Entertainment Business Law (No. 1ハ), this document will be required.
• P0093:Documents certifying that the manager (or manager) of the contracted institution has more than three years of experience in entertainment-related work as appropriate(Prepared by Organization)
  • Please submit this form when you intend to engage in activities related to performances such as plays based on an entertainment contract.
  • If the event is held in a facility other than those stipulated in the Entertainment Business Act ( No. 1イ), this document will be required.
  • When a play, entertainment, song, or musical performance is held at a facility stipulated in the Entertainment Business Law (No. 1ハ), this document will be required.
• P0094:Petition (PDF:34KB) (If the manager or full-time employee of a contracted institution is not one of the persons listed in item 1-a (2) of the bottom column of the "Entertainment" section of the Ministerial Ordinance that establishes the standards of Article 7, Paragraph 1, Item 2 of the Immigration Control Act) (Not applicable, but a document stating that the contracting organization has paid the full amount of remuneration that it is obligated to pay to a foreign national residing in the entertainment industry based on the contract concluded in the past three years) (1 copy) Reference(Prepared by Organization)
  • Please submit this form when you intend to engage in activities related to performances such as plays based on an entertainment contract.
  • If the event is held in a facility other than those stipulated in the Entertainment Business Act ( No. 1イ), this document will be required.
• P0095:Petition (PDF: 32KB) (Managers and full-time employees of contracted institutions are those listed in Item 1 C (2) (iii) of the bottom column of the "Entertainment" section of the Ministerial Ordinance establishing the standards of Article 7, Paragraph 1, Item 2 of the Immigration Control Act). (Document stating that none of the above applies) 1 copy *A form for filing a petition is also available at local immigration offices. Reference(Prepared by Organization)
  • Please submit this form when you intend to engage in activities related to performances such as plays based on an entertainment contract.
  • When a play, entertainment, song, or musical performance is held at a facility stipulated in the Entertainment Business Law (No. 1ハ), this document will be required.
• P0096:copy of contract related to performance etc.(Prepared by Organization)
  • Please submit this form when you intend to engage in activities related to performances such as plays based on an entertainment contract. Please submit either this document or P0097,P0098,P0099,P0100.
  • When a play, entertainment, song, or musical performance is held at a facility stipulated in the Entertainment Business Law (No. 1ハ), this document will be required.
• P0097:Receipt and bank account transfer record (copy) proving that the above foreigner received the remuneration, as appropriate.(Prepared by Organization)
  • Please submit this form when you intend to engage in activities related to performances such as plays based on an entertainment contract. Please submit either this document or P0096,P0098,P0099,P0100.
  • When a play, entertainment, song, or musical performance is held at a facility stipulated in the Entertainment Business Law (No. 1ハ), this document will be required.
• P0098:Accounting documents (copies) proving that remuneration has been paid, such as salary ledger, as appropriate(Prepared by Organization)
  • Please submit this form when you intend to engage in activities related to performances such as plays based on an entertainment contract. Please submit either this document or P0096,P0097,P0099,P0100.
  • When a play, entertainment, song, or musical performance is held at a facility stipulated in the Entertainment Business Law (No. 1ハ), this document will be required.
• P0099:Tax-related documents such as income tax collection statement (payment slip) for income of non-residents and foreign corporations as appropriate(Prepared by Organization)
  • Please submit this form when you intend to engage in activities related to performances such as plays based on an entertainment contract. Please submit either this document or P0096,P0097,P0098,P0100.
  • When a play, entertainment, song, or musical performance is held at a facility stipulated in the Entertainment Business Law (No. 1ハ), this document will be required.
• P0100:Financial statements and corporate tax return (copy) as appropriate(Prepared by Organization)
  • Please submit this form when you intend to engage in activities related to performances such as plays based on an entertainment contract. Please submit either this document or P0096,P0097,P0098,P0099.
  • When a play, entertainment, song, or musical performance is held at a facility stipulated in the Entertainment Business Law (No. 1ハ), this document will be required.
• P0101:1 copy of registration certificate(Prepared by Organization)
  • Please submit this as a document that clarifies the organization that operates the performance facility.
  • When a play, entertainment, song, or musical performance is held at a facility stipulated in the Entertainment Business Law (No. 1ハ), this document will be required.
• P0102:One copy of the most recent financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, etc.)(Prepared by Organization)
  • Please submit this as a document that clarifies the organization that operates the performance facility.
  • When a play, entertainment, song, or musical performance is held at a facility stipulated in the Entertainment Business Law (No. 1ハ), this document will be required.
• P0103:Other materials clarifying the outline of the operating organization as appropriate(Prepared by Organization)
  • Please submit this as a document that clarifies the organization that operates the performance facility.
  • When a play, entertainment, song, or musical performance is held at a facility stipulated in the Entertainment Business Law (No. 1ハ), this document will be required.
• P0104:One list of managers of the operating organization and full-time employees (must employ 5 or more people) who are engaged in work related to the performance facility.(Prepared by Organization)
  • Please submit this as a document that clarifies the organization that operates the performance facility.
  • When a play, entertainment, song, or musical performance is held at a facility stipulated in the Entertainment Business Law (No. 1ハ), this document will be required.
• P0105:Petition (PDF: 32KB) (Managers and full-time employees of the operating organization are those listed in Item 1 C (3) (vi) of the "Entertainment" section of the Ministerial Ordinance establishing the standards of Article 7, Paragraph 1, Item 2 of the Immigration Control Act). (Document stating that none of the above applies) 1 copy *A form for filing a petition is also available at local immigration offices. Reference(Prepared by Organization)
  • Please submit this as a document that clarifies the organization that operates the performance facility.
  • When a play, entertainment, song, or musical performance is held at a facility stipulated in the Entertainment Business Law (No. 1ハ), this document will be required.
• P0106:Documents showing the content of the performance, such as stay itinerary, performance schedule, advertisements/flyers informing the content of the performance, etc. as appropriate.(Prepared by Organization)

• Have you never been punished for a crime outside of Japan?
• Have you ever left Japan due to deportation or departure order?