Application for change of status of residence
Status of Residence:
Technical Intern Training

Technical Intern Training Technical Intern Training
Overview by Immigration Services Agency

Technical training No. 1 I

A technical intern training plan prescribed in Article 8, Paragraph 1 of the Act on Proper Implementation of Technical Intern Training for Foreign Nationals and Protection of Technical Intern Trainees (hereinafter referred to as the "Technical Intern Training Act") that has been certified (Note) in the same paragraph. (Limited to those related to Type 1 independent company type technical intern training prescribed in Article 2, Paragraph 2, Item 1 of the Technical Intern Training Act.) Activities to receive training and engage in work related to skills, etc.

Technical training No. 1

Technical intern training plan stipulated in Article 8, Paragraph 1 of the Technical Intern Training Act that has received accreditation (Note) (limited to those concerned), activities such as receiving training and engaging in work related to skills, etc.

Technical Intern Training No. 2a

The technical intern training plan prescribed in Article 8, Paragraph 1 of the Technical Intern Training Act (Note) that has been certified (Note) under Article 8, Paragraph 1 of the Technical Intern Training Act (No. Activities that involve engaging in work that requires skills, etc. based on (limited to those related to)

Technical intern training No. 2 b

Technical intern training plan stipulated in Article 8, Paragraph 1 of the Technical Intern Training Act that has been accredited (Note) Activities that involve engaging in work that requires skills, etc. based on (limited to those related to)

Technical Intern Training No. 3 I

Technical intern training plan stipulated in Article 8, Paragraph 1 of the Technical Intern Training Act that has been accredited (Note) Activities that involve engaging in work that requires skills, etc. based on (limited to those related to)

Technical intern training No. 3 b

Technical intern training plan stipulated in Article 8, Paragraph 1 of the Technical Intern Training Act that has been accredited (Note) Activities that involve engaging in work that requires skills, etc. based on (limited to those related to)

Period of Stay

No. 1 I,II:Period designated individually by the Minister of Justice (within a range not exceeding one year)
No. 2 I,II:Period designated individually by the Minister of Justice (within a range not exceeding two years)
No. 2 I,II:Period designated individually by the Minister of Justice (within a range not exceeding two years)

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.
  • P0071:Technical intern training related to a technical intern training plan that has been certified under Article 8, Paragraph 1 of the Technical Intern Training Act (if a change has been certified pursuant to the provisions of Article 11, Paragraph 1 of the Technical Intern Training Act, the revised one) 1 copy of plan approval notice and application form for approval
    *Limited to those whose status of residence pertaining to the application corresponds to the classification of technical intern training stipulated in each item of Article 2, Paragraph 2 and Paragraph 4 of the Technical Intern Training Act (in the case of an application for Technical Intern Training No. Copy of the technical intern training plan certification notification and certification application form related to the technical intern training plan for individual enterprise type technical intern training).(Prepared by Organization)
    • 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)
      • Please submit this document as proof that you have fulfilled your tax obligations.
    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.)