Application for Certificate of Eligibility
Status of Residence:
Designated Activities

Activities specifically designated by the Minister of Justice for individual foreign nationals
Examples of such visas include domestic helpers for diplomats, working holiday makers, and foreign nurses and caregivers based on economic partnership agreements.

• 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.
• In the case of amateur athletes themselves (Notification No. 6)
• P0152:Copy of employment contract(Details of activities, period of employment, compensation, etc.) 1 copy(Prepared by Applicant)
• P0153:Applicant's resume and materials certifying his/her history (graduation certificate, documents certifying work history, etc.) as appropriate(Prepared by Applicant)
• P0154:Materials showing competition participation history and results in the competitions as appropriate(Prepared by Applicant)
• P0011:1 copy of registration certificate(Prepared by Organization)
  • Please submit this as a document that provides an overview of the institution in Japan that employs the applicant.
• P0155:One copy of balance sheet or income statement(Prepared by Organization)
  • Please submit this as a document that provides an overview of the institution in Japan that employs the applicant.
• P0156:Brochures etc. that give an overview of the company, as appropriate.(Prepared by Organization)
  • Please submit this as a document that provides an overview of the institution in Japan that employs the applicant.
• For families of amateur athletes (Notification No. 6)
• P0157:One document proving the status relationship between the applicant and dependent (marriage certificate, birth certificate, etc.)(Prepared by Applicant)
• P0158:1 copy of dependent's residence card or passport(Prepared by Applicant)
• P0159:1 copy of employment certificate for dependent(Prepared by Applicant)
• P0160:One copy each of a dependent's residence tax taxation (or tax exemption) certificate and tax payment certificate (one year's total income and tax payment status)(Prepared by Applicant)
• For ski instructors (Notification No. 50)
• P0163:A copy of the employment contract and a copy of a document specifying working conditions (describing the details of activities, employment period, compensation, etc.)(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit this as a document that clarifies the details of the applicant's activities. Please submit either this document or P0164.
  • When concluding an employment contract, this document will be required.
• P0164:A copy of the contract(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit this as a document that clarifies the details of the applicant's activities. Please submit either this document or P0163.
  • When concluding a contract other than employment, this document will be required.
• P0165:Documents certifying that you have one of the following qualifications certified by the Japan Professional Ski Instructors Association (SIA):
  Alpine ski stage I
  Alpine ski stage ii
  Alpine ski stage iii
  Alpine ski stage iv(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit this as evidence of the applicant's skills. Please submit either this document or P0166.
• P0166:Documents certifying that the Japan Professional Ski Instructors Association (SIA) has qualifications for ski instruction that are equivalent to or higher than those listed in P0165. Reference(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit this as evidence of the applicant's skills. Please submit either this document or P0165.
• P0167:One guidebook (pamphlet, etc.) that details the history, officers, business details, etc. of the workplace, etc.(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit this as a document that provides an overview of the Japanese institution where the applicant works. Please submit either this document or P0168,P0011.
• P0168:One other document similar to P0167 above prepared by your workplace, etc.(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit this as a document that provides an overview of the Japanese institution where the applicant works. Please submit either this document or P0167,P0011.
• P0011:1 copy of registration certificate(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit this as a document that provides an overview of the Japanese institution where the applicant works. Please submit either this document or P0167,P0168.
• For families of EPA nurses and EPA care workers
• P0037:(2)1 copy of marriage registration acceptance certificate(Prepared by Applicant)
  • This document must be submitted as a document proving the status relationship between the applicant and the dependent. Please submit either this document or P0038,P0039,P0187.
• P0038:(3)Marriage certificate (copy) 1 copy(Prepared by Applicant)
  • This document must be submitted as a document proving the status relationship between the applicant and the dependent. Please submit either this document or P0037,P0039,P0187.
• P0039:(4)1 birth certificate (copy)(Prepared by Applicant)
  • This document must be submitted as a document proving the status relationship between the applicant and the dependent. Please submit either this document or P0037,P0038,P0187.
• P0187:Documents corresponding to marriage registration acceptance certificate, marriage certificate or birth certificate as appropriate(Prepared by Applicant)
  • This document must be submitted as a document proving the status relationship between the applicant and the dependent. Please submit either this document or P0037,P0038,P0039.
• P0158:1 copy of dependent's residence card or passport(Prepared by Applicant)
• P0177:One certificate of employment from a Japanese institution(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit it as proof that you are eligible for the status of residence. Please submit either this document or P0178.
• P0178:One copy of an employment contract from a Japanese organization(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit it as proof that you are eligible for the status of residence. Please submit either this document or P0177.
• P0160:One copy each of a dependent's residence tax taxation (or tax exemption) certificate and tax payment certificate (one year's total income and tax payment status)(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit this document as proof that you have fulfilled your tax obligations.
• In the case of domestic servants of diplomats etc. (Notification No. 1)
• P0152:Copy of employment contract(Details of activities, period of employment, compensation, etc.) 1 copy(Prepared by Applicant)
• P0189:One copy of passport (or residence card)(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit this as a document that clarifies your employer's identity, status, and residence status.
• P0113:One certificate of employment(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit this as a document that clarifies your employer's identity, status, and residence status.
• P0190:Organizational chart (an organizational chart that includes the head of the office and shows the relationship between the head of the office and the employer) 1 copy(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit this as a document that clarifies your employer's identity, status, and residence status.
• P0191:A copy of the passport or residence card of the family member living with the employer(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit this as a document that clarifies your employer's identity, status, and residence status.
  • If the employer's residence status is "business/management" or "legal/accounting", this document will be required.
• In the case of fourth-generation Japanese (Notification No. 43)
• P0193:1 copy of family register or removal from register (certificate of all matters) of great-grandparents (Japanese)(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit this document as proof that you are of Japanese descent.
• P0194:One marriage certificate each for great-grandparents, grandparents, and parents issued by an institution in his/her home country (foreign country)(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit this document as proof that you are of Japanese descent.
• P0195:One birth certificate each for grandparents, parents, and applicant issued by an institution in the home country (foreign country)(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit this document as proof that you are of Japanese descent.
• P0196:One certificate of recognition of the applicant issued by an organization in the home country (foreign country) (only if there is a certificate of recognition)(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit this document as proof that you are of Japanese descent.
• P0197:One copy of the applicant's birth registration acceptance certificate or recognition notification acceptance certificate (only if the notification has been submitted to a Japanese government office)(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit this document as proof that you are of Japanese descent.
• P0198:1 certificate of bank account balance (in the applicant's name)(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit this as proof of how you will secure travel expenses for your return trip and how you will pay for your stay.
• P0199:1 certificate of employment intention or notice of employment offer (issued by a Japanese company)(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit this as proof of how you will secure travel expenses for your return trip and how you will pay for your stay.
  • If the applicant pays the accommodation expenses himself/herself, this document will be required.
• P0200:One copy each of residence tax taxation (or tax exemption) certificate and tax payment certificate for the most recent year of the person who paid the stay expenses (one year's total income and tax payment status) As long as the certificate states both status (presence or absence of tax payment), either one is acceptable)(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit this as proof of how you will secure travel expenses for your return trip and how you will pay for your stay.
  • If the applicant has a person in Japan who is paying for their stay on behalf of the applicant., this document will be required.
• P0201:1 document proving the relationship between the applicant and the sponsor of the stay(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit this as proof of how you will secure travel expenses for your return trip and how you will pay for your stay.
  • If the applicant has a person in Japan who is paying for their stay on behalf of the applicant., this document will be required.
• P0202:One official document proving the applicant's identity (identification card (passport, ID card, driver's license, voter's notebook, etc.))(Prepared by Applicant)
• P0203:1 Declaration form Reference(Prepared by Applicant)
• P0204:1 document certifying the results of the health checkup(Prepared by Applicant)
• P0205:One copy of a criminal record certificate or a no criminal record certificate issued by a competent authority in the applicant's country of nationality or the country of residence in which he or she resided before entering Japan.(Prepared by Applicant)
• P0206:1 document certifying that you are enrolled (or have enrolled) in Japan's public medical insurance (P0203 "Declaration form" or health insurance card (copy))(Prepared by Applicant)
• P0207:Documents proving that you have Japanese language proficiency equal to or higher than N5 of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test(Prepared by Applicant)
• P0208:1 copy of Supporter Pledge for Accepting Fourth Generation Japanese (for individuals or groups)(Prepared by Applicant)
• P0209:1 resident card for supporter accepting 4th generation Japanese(Prepared by Applicant)
• P0210:1 certified copy of the register of supporters accepting 4th generation Japanese(Prepared by Applicant)
• P0211:One document certifying that the full-time staff member in charge of activity support is an employee of the organization concerned.(Prepared by Applicant)
• P0212:1 copy of the list of officers and activity support personnel related to the organization Reference(Prepared by Applicant)
• P0213:One document (pamphlet, etc.) proving that the main activities of the organization are activities aimed at international exchange or service to the local community.(Prepared by Applicant)
• Japanese university graduates and their spouses (Notification No. 46)
• P0004:One document specifying the working conditions issued to the worker based on Article 15, Paragraph 1 of the Labor Standards Act and Article 5 of the Enforcement Regulations of the same Act.(Prepared by Applicant)
  • For graduates of Japanese universities, this document will be required.
• P0269:Letter of Reason for Employment
  *If it is clear from the contents of the documents in 4 above that you will be engaged in work that falls under this system, such as work using Japanese, you do not need to submit it.
  *Created by your affiliated institution. The format is free, but please include the name of your organization and the name and seal of your representative.(Prepared by Applicant)
  • For graduates of Japanese universities, this document will be required.
• P0256:Documents proving the applicant's educational background Graduation certificate (copy) or graduation certificate (limited to documents that can confirm the degree)(Prepared by Applicant)
  • For graduates of Japanese universities, this document will be required.
• P0257:Documents proving the applicant's Japanese language ability
  Transcript (copy) of Japanese Language Proficiency Test N1 or BJT Business Japanese Proficiency Test score of 480 or higher
  *For those who majored in Japanese at a foreign university, a copy of the graduation certificate or graduation certificate from that university.(Prepared by Applicant)
  • For graduates of Japanese universities, this document will be required.
• P0258:A guidebook that describes the company's history, officers, organization, business details (including major business partners and business results), etc.(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit this as a document to clarify your business details. Please submit either this document or P0259,P0260,P0261.
  • For graduates of Japanese universities, this document will be required.
• P0259:Documents similar to P0258 above prepared by other workplaces, etc.(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit this as a document to clarify your business details. Please submit either this document or P0258,P0260,P0261.
  • For graduates of Japanese universities, this document will be required.
• P0260:Certificate of registered matters(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit this as a document to clarify your business details. Please submit either this document or P0258,P0259,P0261.
  • For graduates of Japanese universities, this document will be required.
• P0261:Copy of the homepage of your workplace (only the top page is acceptable)(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit this as a document to clarify your business details. Please submit either this document or P0258,P0259,P0260.
  • For graduates of Japanese universities, this document will be required.
• P0036:(1)One copy of family register(Prepared by Applicant)
  • This document must be submitted as a document proving the status relationship between the applicant and the dependent. Please submit either this document or P0037,P0038,P0039,P0040.
  • For families of Japanese university graduates, this document will be required.
• P0037:(2)1 copy of marriage registration acceptance certificate(Prepared by Applicant)
  • This document must be submitted as a document proving the status relationship between the applicant and the dependent. Please submit either this document or P0036,P0038,P0039,P0040.
  • For families of Japanese university graduates, this document will be required.
• P0038:(3)Marriage certificate (copy) 1 copy(Prepared by Applicant)
  • This document must be submitted as a document proving the status relationship between the applicant and the dependent. Please submit either this document or P0036,P0037,P0039,P0040.
  • For families of Japanese university graduates, this document will be required.
• P0039:(4)1 birth certificate (copy)(Prepared by Applicant)
  • This document must be submitted as a document proving the status relationship between the applicant and the dependent. Please submit either this document or P0036,P0037,P0038,P0040.
  • For families of Japanese university graduates, this document will be required.
• P0040:(5)Documents corresponding to (1) to (4) above as appropriate(Prepared by Applicant)
  • This document must be submitted as a document proving the status relationship between the applicant and the dependent. Please submit either this document or P0036,P0037,P0038,P0039.
  • For families of Japanese university graduates, this document will be required.
• P0262:A copy of the dependent's residence card or passport, or residence certificate
  *For passports, only the page with information on personal status, status of residence, and period of stay is available.(Prepared by Applicant)
  • For families of Japanese university graduates, this document will be required.
  • If the applicant applies at the same time as a dependent, this document will NOT be required.
• P0113:One certificate of employment(Prepared by Applicant)
  • If your dependent is already residing in Japan, please submit this document as proof of your dependent's occupation and income.
  • For families of Japanese university graduates, this document will be required.
  • If the applicant applies at the same time as a dependent, 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)
  • If your dependent is already residing in Japan, please submit this document as proof of your dependent's occupation and income.
  • For families of Japanese university graduates, this document will be required.
  • If the applicant applies at the same time as a dependent, this document will NOT be required.
• For those who have graduated from excellent overseas universities, etc. and are engaged in entrepreneurial or job hunting activities (J-Find)
• P0263:A document proving that you have graduated (or completed) a university or graduate school and obtained a bachelor's degree or higher (one copy of your university or graduate school graduation (or completion) certificate (copy) or graduation (or completion) certificate(Prepared by Applicant)
  • If the applicant is the person using "J-Find", this document will be required.
• P0264:CV Reference(Prepared by Applicant)
  • If the applicant is the person using "J-Find", this document will be required.
• P0265:Stay schedule Reference(Prepared by Applicant)
  • If the applicant is the person using "J-Find", this document will be required.
• P0266:Documents showing the current balance of the bank account in the applicant's name (copy of savings passbook, etc.)(Prepared by Applicant)
  • If the applicant is the person using "J-Find", this document will be required.
• P0267:One document proving the status relationship between the applicant and dependent (marriage certificate, birth certificate, etc.)(Prepared by Applicant)
  • If the applicant is the spouse or child of the person using "J-Find", this document will be required.
• P0158:1 copy of dependent's residence card or passport(Prepared by Applicant)
  • If the applicant is the spouse or child of the person using "J-Find", this document will be required.

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