Application for extension of period of stay
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)
• P0161:One copy each of the applicant's residence 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.
• For families of amateur athletes (Notification No. 6)
• P0161:One copy each of the applicant's residence 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.
• 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)
• For families of amateur athletes (Notification No. 6)
• P0162:1 copy of employment certificate for dependent(Prepared by Applicant)
• If he/she wishes to continue working as an “EPA nurse candidate” or “EPA care worker candidate (employment course)”
• P0177:One certificate of employment from a Japanese institution(Prepared by Organization)
  • If he/she wishes to continue working as an "EPA nurse" or "EPA care worker" (if there is no change in your workplace), this document will be required.
• P0178:One copy of an employment contract from a Japanese organization(Prepared by Organization)
  • If he/she wishes to continue working as an "EPA nurse" or "EPA care worker" (if there is no change in your workplace), this document will 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)
  • Please submit this document as proof that you have fulfilled your tax obligations.
  • If he/she wishes to continue working as an "EPA nurse" or "EPA care worker" (if there is no change in your workplace), this document will be required.
• P0179:One document proving the content, location, period, and progress of training/work *Organizations that accept EPA nurse candidates or EPA Certified Care Worker candidates are required to submit regular reports to JICWELS as of January 1 of each year based on the Indonesian Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare notification or the Philippine Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare notification. However, you may use a copy of each Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare notification form used for the periodic report. Reference(Prepared by Organization)
  • Please submit it as a document clarifying the content of your training/work, etc.
• If he/she wishes to continue working as an “EPA Care Worker Candidate (School Course)”
• P0180:One copy each of a certificate of enrollment (specifying the period of enrollment), certificate of attendance, and transcript from the institution where the applicant is receiving education.(Prepared by Applicant)
• P0181:1 certificate of deposit balance at a bank, etc. in the name of the individual(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit this as a document proving the applicant's ability to pay expenses while residing in Japan.
  • If the applicant pays tuition and living expenses, this document will be required.
• P0182:1 copy of scholarship payment certificate(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit this as a document proving the applicant's ability to pay expenses while residing in Japan.
  • If the applicant pays tuition and living expenses, this document will be required.
• P0183:1 copy of remittance certificate or deposit balance certificate in your name (with the fact of remittance written)(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit this as a document proving the applicant's ability to pay expenses while residing in Japan.
  • When paying tuition fees, living expenses, etc. by remittance from his/her home country, this document will be required.
• P0184:1 certificate of deposit balance at a bank, etc. in the name of the remitter(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit this as a document proving the applicant's ability to pay expenses while residing in Japan.
  • When paying tuition fees, living expenses, etc. by remittance from his/her home country, this document will be required.
• P0185:1 copy of remittance certificate or deposit balance certificate in your name (with the fact of remittance written)(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit this as a document proving the applicant's ability to pay expenses while residing in Japan.
  • If someone residing in Japan other than the applicant pays the expenses, this document will be required.
• P0186:1 certificate of resident tax (or tax exemption) and tax payment certificate or bank balance certificate of the financial supporter(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit this as a document proving the applicant's ability to pay expenses while residing in Japan.
  • If someone residing in Japan other than the applicant pays the expenses, this document will be required.
• 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)
• 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.
  • If the applicant is a domestic servant of a member of a diplomatic mission;, this document will NOT be required.
• P0192:One copy of passport (or residence card) of employer(Prepared by Applicant)
• In the case of fourth-generation Japanese (Notification No. 43)
• P0214:Japanese culture acquisition status report Reference(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Fourth-generation Japanese residents who have stayed in Japan for a total of more than three years do not need to submit this form.
• P0215:Certificate of savings balance, certificate of employment or employment contract(Prepared by Applicant)
• 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)
• P0216:Copy of health insurance card (* Submit after making it unrecoverable by blacking out the insurer number, insured person symbol, etc.)(Prepared by Applicant)
• P0217:Living situation report (submit the one filled out by a supporter who accepts fourth-generation Japanese. Submission is not required if staying in Japan for a total of more than 3 years) Reference(Prepared by Applicant)
• P0218:Certificate related to the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (N4 equivalent) (*If you have already passed an exam equivalent to N4 or higher at the time of entry and have submitted a certificate, or have the ability to understand basic Japanese) (Excluding cases where it has been proven through testing or other methods)(Prepared by Applicant)
  • If the applicant intends to stay in Japan for more than one year, this document will be required.
• P0219:Certificate related to the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (N3 equivalent) (*Excluding cases where the applicant has already passed an exam equivalent to N3 or higher at the time of entry)(Prepared by Applicant)
  • If the applicant intends to stay in Japan for more than three years, this document will be required.
• P0208:1 copy of Supporter Pledge for Accepting Fourth Generation Japanese (for individuals or groups)(Prepared by Applicant)
  • If there has been a change in supporter since the most recent period of stay extension permission (if the applicant is a fourth-generation Japanese who has stayed in Japan for a total of more than 3 years and he/she does not receive support from a supporter, he/she does not need to submit), this document will be required.
• P0209:1 resident card for supporter accepting 4th generation Japanese(Prepared by Applicant)
  • If there has been a change in supporter since the most recent period of stay extension permission (if the applicant is a fourth-generation Japanese who has stayed in Japan for a total of more than 3 years and he/she does not receive support from a supporter, he/she does not need to submit), this document will be required.
• P0210:1 certified copy of the register of supporters accepting 4th generation Japanese(Prepared by Applicant)
  • If there has been a change in supporter since the most recent period of stay extension permission (if the applicant is a fourth-generation Japanese who has stayed in Japan for a total of more than 3 years and he/she does not receive support from a supporter, he/she does not need to submit), this document will be required.
• P0220:Documents proving that the supporter accepting the fourth generation of Japanese descent is an employee of the organization.(Prepared by Applicant)
  • If there has been a change in supporter since the most recent period of stay extension permission (if the applicant is a fourth-generation Japanese who has stayed in Japan for a total of more than 3 years and he/she does not receive support from a supporter, he/she does not need to submit), this document will be required.
• P0221:Statement of reasons for changing supporter acceptance for fourth-generation Japanese(Prepared by Applicant)
  • If there has been a change in supporter since the most recent period of stay extension permission (if the applicant is a fourth-generation Japanese who has stayed in Japan for a total of more than 3 years and he/she does not receive support from a supporter, he/she does not need to submit), this document will be required.
• When an international student who has graduated from a Japanese university, etc. is looking for a job
• P0222:Documents proving the applicant's ability to pay all expenses during his/her stay in Japan, as appropriate *If someone other than the applicant is paying for the expenses, a document proving that person's ability to pay and the person's. Please submit documents that clarify the circumstances that led to your payment.(Prepared by Applicant)
• P0224:1 letter of recommendation from the university you previously attended Reference(Prepared by Organization)
  • For university students who are continuing to search for employment, this document will be required.
• P0225:Documents that demonstrate that you are continuing to search for employment, as appropriate(Prepared by Applicant)
  • For university students who are continuing to search for employment, this document will be required.
• P0228:1 letter of recommendation regarding continued job hunting from the vocational school where you were enrolled until recently Reference(Prepared by Organization)
  • For vocational school students who are continuing to search for employment, this document will be required.
• P0225:Documents that demonstrate that you are continuing to search for employment, as appropriate(Prepared by Applicant)
  • For vocational school students who are continuing to search for employment, this document will be required.
• P0233:1 letter of recommendation regarding continued job hunting from the Japanese language educational institution where you were previously enrolled Reference(Prepared by Organization)
  • For international students at Japanese language educational institutions who are continuing to search for employment, this document will be required.
• P0225:Documents that demonstrate that you are continuing to search for employment, as appropriate(Prepared by Applicant)
  • For international students at Japanese language educational institutions who are continuing to search for employment, this document will be required.
• P0234:1 letter of confirmation that you will have regular interviews with the Japanese language education institution where you were previously enrolled and will receive information regarding job hunting. Reference(Prepared by Organization)
  • For international students at Japanese language educational institutions who are continuing to search for employment, this document will be required.
• P0235:1 document confirming that the Japanese language educational institution you were enrolled in until recently meets certain requirements Reference(Prepared by Organization)
  • For international students at Japanese language educational institutions who are continuing to search for employment, this document will be required.
• When an international student who graduated from a Japanese university, etc. engages in entrepreneurial activities
• P0255:Written oath (reference format 1) (PDF: 68KB) 1 pass Reference(Prepared by Organization)
  • If the applicant wishes to start a business after graduating from a university that is actively working to accept excellent international students in Japan (from November 2020), this document will be required.
  • When using this system immediately after graduating from a Japanese university, etc., this document will be required.
• Japanese university graduates and their spouses (Notification No. 46)
• 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)
  • 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. However, none of these are required if you submit your resident card.
  • 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. However, none of these are required if you submit your resident card.
  • 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. However, none of these are required if you submit your resident card.
  • 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. However, none of these are required if you submit your resident card.
  • 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. However, none of these are required if you submit your resident card.
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
• P0268:Materials that clarify that you are engaged in job hunting or business start-up preparation activities(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.

• 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.)