Application for change of status of residence
Status of Residence:
Medical Services

Activities involving medical work that is supposed to be performed by doctors, dentists, and other legally qualified persons.
Examples include doctors, dentists, nurses, etc.

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.
• P0050:One document certifying that the applicant has the appropriate Japanese qualifications(Prepared by Applicant)
• 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)
  • If neither a doctor nor a dentist, 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.)