Application for extension of period of stay
Status of Residence:
Medical Services

Medical Services Medical Services
Overview by Immigration Services Agency

Activities engaging in medical care that are to be carried out by doctors, dentists, and other legally qualified persons.
Examples include doctors, dentists, and nurses.

Period of Stay

5 years, 3 years, 1 year 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.
  • 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)
    • P0052:One copy of a certificate of employment or other documents from the organization to which you belong that certifies the content of your work and remuneration.(Prepared by Applicant)
      • If neither a doctor nor a dentist, this document will be required.
    • P0051:1 document clarifying the outline of the institution where you work (in the case of an institution that requires permission to establish, such as a hospital or clinic, clearly state the date on which the permission was received)(Prepared by Organization)
      • In the case of permission to extend the period of stay for the first time after changing jobs, this document will 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.)