Application for extension of period of stay
Status of Residence:
Long-Term Resident

Those who are granted residence for a certain period of stay by the Minister of Justice, taking into consideration special circumstances.
Examples of these include resettled refugees, third-generation Japanese, and Japanese remaining in China.

5 years, 3 years, 1 year, 6 months, or a period individually designated by the Minister of Justice (within a range not exceeding 5 years)

• 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.
• If the applicant is a third generation Japanese
• P0610:1 copy of family register or removal from register (certificate of all matters) of grandparents (Japanese)(Prepared by Applicant)
  • When applying for extension of period of stay for the first time after entering Japan, this document will be required.
• P0626:Applicant's resident card (with all household members listed) 1 copy
  * Personal number (My Number) is omitted, but other matters are not omitted.(Prepared by Applicant)
• P0627:Certificate of residence tax (or tax exemption) and tax payment certificate for the most recent year of the applicant or his/her spouse (the one with the highest income) (one copy each of which shows the total income and tax payment status for the past year)
  ※As long as the certificate shows both the annual gross income and tax payment status (whether or not taxes are paid), either one is acceptable.(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit it as proof of your occupation/income.
  • If the third generation or spouse works at a company, etc., this document will be required.
• P0628:1 certificate of employment for applicant or spouse (person with higher income)(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit it as proof of your occupation/income.
  • If the third generation or spouse works at a company, etc., this document will be required.
• P0629:1 copy of the final tax return of the applicant or spouse (the one with the highest income)(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit it as proof of your occupation/income.
    * If you are self-employed, etc., you will need to prove your occupation, etc. yourself.
  • If the third generation or spouse is self-employed, etc., this document will be required.
• P0630:One copy of the business license of the applicant or spouse (the one with the highest income) (if available)(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit it as proof of your occupation/income.
    * If you are self-employed, etc., you will need to prove your occupation, etc. yourself.
  • If the third generation or spouse is self-employed, etc., this document will be required.
• P0631:Dependent's employment certificate 1 copy(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit it as proof of your occupation/income.
  • If the third generation is a dependent (receiving support from a parent, etc.), this document will be required.
  • If your dependent works for a company, this document will be required.
• P0632:1 copy of the dependent's tax return(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit it as proof of your occupation/income.
    * If you are self-employed, etc., you will need to prove your occupation, etc. yourself.
  • If the third generation is a dependent (receiving support from a parent, etc.), this document will be required.
  • If the dependent is self-employed, etc., this document will be required.
• P0633:1 copy of dependent's business license (if any)(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit it as proof of your occupation/income.
    * If you are self-employed, etc., you will need to prove your occupation, etc. yourself.
  • If the third generation is a dependent (receiving support from a parent, etc.), this document will be required.
  • If the dependent is self-employed, etc., this document will be required.
• P0634:A copy of your savings passbook (as appropriate) * A copy of your web passbook screen (one that shows your transaction history) is acceptable; however, it must be printed in a way that cannot be modified (Excel files, etc. are not acceptable).(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit it as proof of your occupation/income.
  • If the third generation is a dependent (receiving support from a parent, etc.), this document will be required.
  • If the dependent is unemployed, this document will be required.
• P0615:Personal guarantor
  * The guarantor must be a Japanese national or a permanent resident residing in Japan. Reference(Prepared by Applicant)
• P0616:One copy of the applicant's criminal history certificate (issued by an institution in the home country)(Prepared by Applicant)
• P0617:One marriage certificate each issued by an institution in the home country (foreign country) of grandparents and parents(Prepared by Applicant)
  • When applying for extension of period of stay for the first time after entering Japan, this document will be required.
• P0618:One birth certificate each issued by an institution in the parents' and applicant's home country (foreign country)(Prepared by Applicant)
  • When applying for extension of period of stay for the first time after entering Japan, this document will be required.
• P0619:One certificate of recognition issued by an institution in the applicant's home country (foreign country) *Submit only if there is a certificate of recognition.(Prepared by Applicant)
  • When applying for extension of period of stay for the first time after entering Japan, this document will be required.
• P0622:A document certifying that you have received six months or more of Japanese language education at a Japanese language educational institution specified by the Minister of Justice.(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit either this document or _proofs_ as proof that you have a certain level of Japanese language proficiency.
  • If the applicant wishes to stay for 5 years (excluding minors), this document will be required.
• P0623:Document certifying that you have passed the Japanese Language Proficiency Test N2(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit either this document or _proofs_ as proof that you have a certain level of Japanese language proficiency.
  • If the applicant wishes to stay for 5 years (excluding minors), this document will be required.
• P0624:Document certifying that you have obtained a score of 400 or more on the BJT Business Japanese Proficiency Test conducted by the Japan Kanji Proficiency Testing Association.(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit either this document or _proofs_ as proof that you have a certain level of Japanese language proficiency.
  • If the applicant wishes to stay for 5 years (excluding minors), this document will be required.
• P0625:Document certifying that you have received one or more years of education at a school (excluding kindergartens) stipulated in Article 1 of the School Education Act(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit either this document or _proofs_ as proof that you have a certain level of Japanese language proficiency.
  • If the applicant wishes to stay for 5 years (excluding minors), this document will be required.
• If the applicant is a second generation Japanese spouse (husband or wife)
• P0626:Applicant's resident card (with all household members listed) 1 copy
  * Personal number (My Number) is omitted, but other matters are not omitted.(Prepared by Applicant)
• P0643:1 each of the residence tax taxation (or tax exemption) certificate and tax payment certificate for the most recent year of the second-generation person or the applicant (person with a large income) (one year's total income and tax payment status are stated) *If the certificate shows both the annual gross income and tax payment status (whether or not taxes have been paid), either one can be submitted.(Prepared by Applicant)
• P0644:1 certificate of employment for the second generation or applicant (person with high income)(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit it as proof of your occupation/income.
  • If a second-generation person works at a company, etc., this document will be required.
• P0646:1 copy of the final tax return of the second-generation person or the applicant (person with high income)(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit it as proof of your occupation/income.
    * If you are self-employed, etc., you will need to prove your occupation, etc. yourself.
  • If the second generation is self-employed, etc., this document will be required.
• P0647:Copy of business license of second generation person or applicant (person with high income) (if any) 1 copy each(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit it as proof of your occupation/income.
    * If you are self-employed, etc., you will need to prove your occupation, etc. yourself.
  • If the second generation is self-employed, etc., this document will be required.
• P0639:Personal guarantor
  *The guarantor is usually a second-generation person. Reference(Prepared by Applicant)
• P0645:Documents proving that the marriage between the two is continuing, as appropriate(Prepared by Applicant)
• P0622:A document certifying that you have received six months or more of Japanese language education at a Japanese language educational institution specified by the Minister of Justice.(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit either this document or _proofs_ as proof that you have a certain level of Japanese language proficiency.
  • If the applicant wishes to stay for 5 years (excluding minors), this document will be required.
• P0623:Document certifying that you have passed the Japanese Language Proficiency Test N2(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit either this document or _proofs_ as proof that you have a certain level of Japanese language proficiency.
  • If the applicant wishes to stay for 5 years (excluding minors), this document will be required.
• P0624:Document certifying that you have obtained a score of 400 or more on the BJT Business Japanese Proficiency Test conducted by the Japan Kanji Proficiency Testing Association.(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit either this document or _proofs_ as proof that you have a certain level of Japanese language proficiency.
  • If the applicant wishes to stay for 5 years (excluding minors), this document will be required.
• P0625:Document certifying that you have received one or more years of education at a school (excluding kindergartens) stipulated in Article 1 of the School Education Act(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit either this document or _proofs_ as proof that you have a certain level of Japanese language proficiency.
  • If the applicant wishes to stay for 5 years (excluding minors), this document will be required.
• If the applicant is a third generation Japanese spouse (husband or wife)
• P0626:Applicant's resident card (with all household members listed) 1 copy
  * Personal number (My Number) is omitted, but other matters are not omitted.(Prepared by Applicant)
• P0649:One copy each of the residence tax taxation (or tax exemption) certificate and tax payment certificate for the most recent year of the third-generation person (stating the total income and tax payment status for the year) * Total for the year As long as the certificate states both income and tax payment status (whether or not taxes are paid), either one can be accepted.(Prepared by Applicant)
• P0655:1 certificate of employment for the third generation or applicant (person with high income)(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit it as proof of your occupation/income.
  • If a third-generation person works at a company, etc., this document will be required.
• P0653:1 copy of the final tax return of the third generation person or the applicant (person with a large income)(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit it as proof of your occupation/income.
    * If you are self-employed, etc., you will need to prove your occupation, etc. yourself.
  • If the third generation is self-employed, etc., this document will be required.
• P0654:Copy of business license of third generation person or applicant (person with high income) (if any) 1 copy each(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit it as proof of your occupation/income.
    * If you are self-employed, etc., you will need to prove your occupation, etc. yourself.
  • If the third generation is self-employed, etc., this document will be required.
• P0651:Personal guarantor
  * The guarantor is usually a third-generation person. Reference(Prepared by Applicant)
• P0645:Documents proving that the marriage between the two is continuing, as appropriate(Prepared by Applicant)
• P0616:One copy of the applicant's criminal history certificate (issued by an institution in the home country)(Prepared by Applicant)
  • If it has never been submitted to immigration authorities, this document will be required.
• P0622:A document certifying that you have received six months or more of Japanese language education at a Japanese language educational institution specified by the Minister of Justice.(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit either this document or _proofs_ as proof that you have a certain level of Japanese language proficiency.
  • If the applicant wishes to stay for 5 years (excluding minors), this document will be required.
• P0623:Document certifying that you have passed the Japanese Language Proficiency Test N2(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit either this document or _proofs_ as proof that you have a certain level of Japanese language proficiency.
  • If the applicant wishes to stay for 5 years (excluding minors), this document will be required.
• P0624:Document certifying that you have obtained a score of 400 or more on the BJT Business Japanese Proficiency Test conducted by the Japan Kanji Proficiency Testing Association.(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit either this document or _proofs_ as proof that you have a certain level of Japanese language proficiency.
  • If the applicant wishes to stay for 5 years (excluding minors), this document will be required.
• P0625:Document certifying that you have received one or more years of education at a school (excluding kindergartens) stipulated in Article 1 of the School Education Act(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit either this document or _proofs_ as proof that you have a certain level of Japanese language proficiency.
  • If the applicant wishes to stay for 5 years (excluding minors), this document will be required.
• If the applicant is a minor and unmarried child who lives with the support of a "permanent resident," "long-term resident," "spouse of a Japanese national, etc.," "spouse, etc. of a permanent resident," or a "special permanent resident"
• P0626:Applicant's resident card (with all household members listed) 1 copy
  * Personal number (My Number) is omitted, but other matters are not omitted.(Prepared by Applicant)
• P0657:One copy each of the dependent's residence tax taxation (or non-taxation) certificate and tax payment certificate (stating one year's total income and tax payment status) for the most recent year
  * One year's total income and tax payment certificate As long as the certificate states both tax payment status (whether or not taxes have been paid), either one can be accepted.(Prepared by Applicant)
  • When a “permanent resident”, “long-term resident” or “special permanent resident” supports, this document will be required.
• P0631:Dependent's employment certificate 1 copy(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit it as proof of your occupation/income.
  • When a “permanent resident”, “long-term resident” or “special permanent resident” supports, this document will be required.
  • If your dependent works for a company, this document will be required.
• P0632:1 copy of the dependent's tax return(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit it as proof of your occupation/income.
    * If you are self-employed, etc., you will need to prove your occupation, etc. yourself.
  • When a “permanent resident”, “long-term resident” or “special permanent resident” supports, this document will be required.
  • If the dependent is self-employed, etc., this document will be required.
• P0633:1 copy of dependent's business license (if any)(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit it as proof of your occupation/income.
    * If you are self-employed, etc., you will need to prove your occupation, etc. yourself.
  • When a “permanent resident”, “long-term resident” or “special permanent resident” supports, this document will be required.
  • If the dependent is self-employed, etc., this document will be required.
• P0634:A copy of your savings passbook (as appropriate) * A copy of your web passbook screen (one that shows your transaction history) is acceptable; however, it must be printed in a way that cannot be modified (Excel files, etc. are not acceptable).(Prepared by Applicant)
  • When a “permanent resident”, “long-term resident” or “special permanent resident” supports, this document will be required.
  • If the dependent is unemployed, this document will be required.
• P0670:1 copy of Japanese family register (certificate of all matters)(Prepared by Applicant)
  • When a Japanese spouse supports the child, this document will be required.
• P0671:Resident tax taxation (or tax exemption) certificate and tax payment certificate for the most recent year of a Japanese person or the spouse of a Japanese person (the person with the highest income) (one that shows the total income and tax payment status for the past year) )　One copy of each
  * As long as the certificate shows both the annual gross income and tax payment status (whether or not taxes have been paid), either one is acceptable.(Prepared by Applicant)
  • When a Japanese spouse supports the child, this document will be required.
• P0662:One certificate of employment for a Japanese person or the spouse of a Japanese person (the person with the highest income)(Prepared by Applicant)
  • When a Japanese spouse supports the child, this document will be required.
  • If a Japanese person or a Japanese spouse works at the company, this document will be required.
• P0663:1 copy of the final tax return of a Japanese person or the spouse of a Japanese person (person with higher income)(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit it as proof of your occupation/income.
    * If you are self-employed, etc., you will need to prove your occupation, etc. yourself.
  • When a Japanese spouse supports the child, this document will be required.
  • If the Japanese person or the spouse of a Japanese person is self-employed, etc., this document will be required.
• P0664:A copy of the business license of the Japanese person or the spouse of the Japanese person (the person with the highest income) (if available): 1 copy(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit it as proof of your occupation/income.
    * If you are self-employed, etc., you will need to prove your occupation, etc. yourself.
  • When a Japanese spouse supports the child, this document will be required.
  • If the Japanese person or the spouse of a Japanese person is self-employed, etc., this document will be required.
• P0634:A copy of your savings passbook (as appropriate) * A copy of your web passbook screen (one that shows your transaction history) is acceptable; however, it must be printed in a way that cannot be modified (Excel files, etc. are not acceptable).(Prepared by Applicant)
  • When a Japanese spouse supports the child, this document will be required.
  • If the Japanese person or the spouse of the Japanese person is unemployed, this document will be required.
• P0660:Personal guarantor
  * The guarantor is usually a dependent of the applicant. Reference(Prepared by Applicant)
• P0616:One copy of the applicant's criminal history certificate (issued by an institution in the home country)(Prepared by Applicant)
  • If the applicant is a person of Japanese descent who is supported by a "long-term resident" and has never submitted it to the immigration authorities, this document will be required.
• P0671:Resident tax taxation (or tax exemption) certificate and tax payment certificate for the most recent year of a Japanese person or the spouse of a Japanese person (the person with the highest income) (one that shows the total income and tax payment status for the past year) )　One copy of each
  * As long as the certificate shows both the annual gross income and tax payment status (whether or not taxes have been paid), either one is acceptable.(Prepared by Applicant)
  • When a Japanese spouse supports the child, this document will be required.
• If the applicant is an adopted child under the age of 6 who lives with the support of a “Japanese national,” “permanent resident,” “long-term resident,” or “special permanent resident”
• P0670:1 copy of Japanese family register (certificate of all matters)(Prepared by Applicant)
  • If a Japanese person supports, this document will be required.
• P0673:One copy of each of the residence tax taxation (or tax exemption) certificate and tax payment certificate for the most recent year (stating the total income and tax payment status for the year) for Japanese citizens
  *Total for the year As long as the certificate states both income and tax payment status (whether or not taxes are paid), either one can be accepted.(Prepared by Applicant)
  • If a Japanese person supports, this document will be required.
• P0674:Certificate of employment for Japanese nationals: 1 copy(Prepared by Applicant)
  • If a Japanese person supports, this document will be required.
  • If a Japanese person works at the company, this document will be required.
• P0675:1 copy of the Japanese national's tax return(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit it as proof of your occupation/income.
    * If you are self-employed, etc., you will need to prove your occupation, etc. yourself.
  • If a Japanese person supports, this document will be required.
  • If a Japanese person is self-employed, etc, this document will be required.
• P0676:1 copy of the Japanese business license (if available)(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit it as proof of your occupation/income.
    * If you are self-employed, etc., you will need to prove your occupation, etc. yourself.
  • If a Japanese person supports, this document will be required.
  • If a Japanese person is self-employed, etc, this document will be required.
• P0634:A copy of your savings passbook (as appropriate) * A copy of your web passbook screen (one that shows your transaction history) is acceptable; however, it must be printed in a way that cannot be modified (Excel files, etc. are not acceptable).(Prepared by Applicant)
  • If a Japanese person supports, this document will be required.
  • If a Japanese person is unemployed, this document will be required.
• P0657:One copy each of the dependent's residence tax taxation (or non-taxation) certificate and tax payment certificate (stating one year's total income and tax payment status) for the most recent year
  * One year's total income and tax payment certificate As long as the certificate states both tax payment status (whether or not taxes have been paid), either one can be accepted.(Prepared by Applicant)
  • When a “permanent resident”, “long-term resident” or “special permanent resident” supports, this document will be required.
• P0631:Dependent's employment certificate 1 copy(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit it as proof of your occupation/income.
  • When a “permanent resident”, “long-term resident” or “special permanent resident” supports, this document will be required.
  • If your dependent works for a company, this document will be required.
• P0632:1 copy of the dependent's tax return(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit it as proof of your occupation/income.
    * If you are self-employed, etc., you will need to prove your occupation, etc. yourself.
  • When a “permanent resident”, “long-term resident” or “special permanent resident” supports, this document will be required.
  • If the dependent is self-employed, etc., this document will be required.
• P0633:1 copy of dependent's business license (if any)(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit it as proof of your occupation/income.
    * If you are self-employed, etc., you will need to prove your occupation, etc. yourself.
  • When a “permanent resident”, “long-term resident” or “special permanent resident” supports, this document will be required.
  • If the dependent is self-employed, etc., this document will be required.
• P0634:A copy of your savings passbook (as appropriate) * A copy of your web passbook screen (one that shows your transaction history) is acceptable; however, it must be printed in a way that cannot be modified (Excel files, etc. are not acceptable).(Prepared by Applicant)
  • When a “permanent resident”, “long-term resident” or “special permanent resident” supports, this document will be required.
  • If the dependent is unemployed, this document will be required.
• P0677:Personal guarantor
  * The guarantor must usually be a Japanese person (the applicant's dependent) Reference(Prepared by Applicant)
  • If a Japanese person supports, this document will be required.
• P0660:Personal guarantor
  * The guarantor is usually a dependent of the applicant. Reference(Prepared by Applicant)
  • When a “permanent resident”, “long-term resident” or “special permanent resident” supports, 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.)