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

Trainee Trainee
Overview by Immigration Services Agency

Activities to acquire skills, etc., conducted by being accepted by a public or private institution in Japan (excluding activities listed in Technical Intern Training No. 1 of Table 2 and in the "Study Abroad" section of this table)
An example of this is trainees.

Period of Stay

1 year, 6 months or 3 months

Trend of Residency examination processing period
Documents to be submitted
  • 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.
Question

When our office apply on behalf of foreign national, we will interview him/her with the following questions.

  • 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.)