Application for change of status of residence
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 EPA nurses/care workers and their candidates (Notification No. 16, 17, 20, 22, 27-29)
• P0169:1 copy of an employment contract that describes the content of activities, period, position, and remuneration(Prepared by Applicant)
  • If he/she wishes to change from EPA nurse candidate to EPA nurse or EPA care worker candidate (including work course) to EPA care worker, or if he/she wishes to continue residence after changing 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 change from EPA nurse candidate to EPA nurse or EPA care worker candidate (including work course) to EPA care worker, or if he/she wishes to continue residence after changing your workplace., this document will be required.
• P0170:Copy of nurse license or registered nurse license certificate or certified care worker registration certificate *Excludes cases where you have changed your place of employment.(Prepared by Applicant)
  • If he/she wishes to change from EPA nurse candidate to EPA nurse or EPA care worker candidate (including work course) to EPA care worker, or if he/she wishes to continue residence after changing your workplace., this document will be required.
• P0171:1 copy of “Results of confirmation of acceptance requirements for nurses/care workers based on EPA” issued by JICWELS *If the employment contract with the place of work is not through the mediation of JICWELS.(Prepared by Applicant)
  • If he/she wishes to change from EPA nurse candidate to EPA nurse or EPA care worker candidate (including work course) to EPA care worker, or if he/she wishes to continue residence after changing your workplace., this document will be required.
• P0172:1 copy of certified care worker registration certificate(Prepared by Applicant)
  • If he/she wishes to change from EPA Care Worker Candidate (Study Course) to EPA Care Worker, or if he/she wishes to continue residence after changing your place of employment., this document will be required.
• P0173:1 certificate of graduation from a nursing care worker training facility(Prepared by Applicant)
  • If he/she wishes to change from EPA Care Worker Candidate (Study Course) to EPA Care Worker, or if he/she wishes to continue residence after changing your place of employment., this document will be required.
• P0174:A certified copy of the corporate register and financial statement of the accepting organization(Prepared by Organization)
  • If he/she wishes to change from EPA Care Worker Candidate (Study Course) to EPA Care Worker, or if he/she wishes to continue residence after changing your place of employment., this document will be required.
• P0175:Pamphlets, information, etc. for accepting facilities(Prepared by Organization)
  • If he/she wishes to change from EPA Care Worker Candidate (Study Course) to EPA Care Worker, or if he/she wishes to continue residence after changing your place of employment., this document will be required.
• P0176:Documents proving that you will be paid the same amount of remuneration as a Japanese person or higher(Prepared by Organization)
  • If he/she wishes to change from EPA Care Worker Candidate (Study Course) to EPA Care Worker, or if he/she wishes to continue residence after changing your place of employment., this document will be required.
• If he\she wishes to continue working as an "EPA nurse" or "EPA care worker" (if he/she changes his/her workplace)
• P0177:One certificate of employment from a Japanese institution(Prepared by Organization)
• P0178:One copy of an employment contract from a Japanese organization(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.
• 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.
• 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)
• P0223:One copy of your graduation certificate or graduation certificate from the university you were enrolled in until recently.(Prepared by Applicant)
  • For university students who are continuing to search for employment, this document will be required.
• 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.
• P0226:1 certificate of having the title of specialist issued by the vocational school where the applicant was previously enrolled(Prepared by Applicant)
  • For vocational school students who are continuing to search for employment, this document will be required.
• P0227:One copy of the graduation certificate (copy) or graduation certificate and transcript of the vocational school that you were enrolled in until the last day of your studies.(Prepared by Applicant)
  • For vocational school 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.
• P0229:1 document clarifying the details of the content acquired in the specialized course(Prepared by Applicant)
  • For vocational school students who are continuing to search for employment, this document will be required.
• P0230:One copy of the graduation (or completion) certificate (copy) or graduation (or completion) certificate from the Japanese language educational institution where you were enrolled until the last day.(Prepared by Applicant)
  • For international students at Japanese language educational institutions who are continuing to search for employment, this document will be required.
• P0231:1 certificate of attendance issued by the Japanese language educational institution where you were enrolled until just before.(Prepared by Applicant)
  • For international students at Japanese language educational institutions who are continuing to search for employment, this document will be required.
• P0232:A document proving that you have graduated from (or completed) an overseas university or graduate school and obtained a bachelor's degree or higher (a copy of your graduation (or completion) certificate or a graduation (or completion) certificate from an overseas university or graduate school. 1 letter(Prepared by Applicant)
  • For international students at Japanese language educational institutions 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.
• If the applicant has been offered a job while attending university or after graduation and wishes to stay until he/she is hired.
• 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)
• P0236:The company you have been offered a job offer will change depending on the activities you will perform after being hired. Documents required for application for permission to change residence status to employment status(Prepared by Applicant)
• P0237:(1) Name of company that has been offered a job offer
  (2) Main place of work (branch/office name and address, telephone number) *If you are planning to work based on a dispatch contract, please also indicate the work location of the dispatch destination.
  (3) Business details
  (4) Salary (remuneration) amount
  (5) Job content *If you are planning to work based on a dispatch contract, please describe the job description at the dispatch destination.(Prepared by Applicant)
  • If the company offered a job falls under Category 1 or 2, this document will be required.
• P0238:1 document that can confirm the fact that the company has offered you employment and the date of the offer.(Prepared by Applicant)
• P0239:Compliance with communication obligations, etc. is stated. Pledge (PDF: 35KB) 　1 pass Reference(Prepared by Applicant)
• P0240:Materials that can confirm the content of training, etc. to be conducted prior to employment (limited to cases where there are relevant activities) as appropriate(Prepared by Applicant)
• When an international student who graduated from a Japanese university, etc. engages in entrepreneurial activities
• P0241:One copy of graduation (or completion) certificate or graduation (or completion) certificate from the university you were enrolled in until the last day.(Prepared by Applicant)
  • For general start-ups, this document will be required.
• P0242:1 letter of recommendation from the university you previously attended Reference(Prepared by Applicant)
  • For general start-ups, this document will be required.
• P0243:1 business plan(Prepared by Applicant)
  • For general start-ups, this document will be required.
• P0244:Documents clarifying the nature of the business you plan to start in Japan (certificate of registered information for a company or corporation, etc.) as appropriate(Prepared by Applicant)
  • For general start-ups, this document will be required.
• 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)
  • For general start-ups, this document will be required.
• P0245:Documents proving that the necessary funds for starting a business have been raised as appropriate(Prepared by Applicant)
  • For general start-ups, this document will be required.
• P0246:Materials clarifying the outline of the business office or documents proving that the business office will be secured as appropriate(Prepared by Applicant)
  • For general start-ups, this document will be required.
• P0247:Materials clarifying the content of startup support provided by the university, as appropriate(Prepared by Applicant)
  • For general start-ups, this document will be required.
• P0248:Documents proving that the means to return to Japan have been secured, as appropriate(Prepared by Applicant)
  • For general start-ups, this document will be required.
• P0249:One copy of the graduation (or completion) certificate or one copy of the graduation (or completion) certificate from the university, etc. (including graduate schools, junior colleges, and technical colleges) that the applicant was enrolled in immediately before. *It is possible to apply with a certificate of expected graduation (or completion) before graduation, but please note that the above documents will be required for permission.(Prepared by Applicant)
  • 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.
• P0250:The above four universities are said to be actively working to accept excellent foreign students in Japan, and are selected or participating in the "International Student Employment Promotion Program" implemented by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, or the "Top Global University Creation Program". Documents proving that the school is eligible for the “Support Project” (copy of website, etc.) as appropriate 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.
• P0251: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.
• P0252:Japanese universities, etc. (including graduate schools, junior colleges, technical colleges, and professional training colleges) attended immediately before using the Foreign Entrepreneurship Activities Promotion Project or the Foreign Entrepreneurship Activities Promotion Project in National Strategic Special Areas ) Graduation (or Completion) Certificate or Graduation (or Completion) Certificate (1 copy)(Prepared by Applicant)
  • 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 after using the Foreign Entrepreneurship Activities Promotion Project or the Foreign Entrepreneurship Activities Promotion Project in National Strategic Special Areas, this document will be required.
• P0253:By a local government that supported the applicant in a project to promote business start-up activities for foreign national or a project to promote business start-up activities for foreign national in national strategic special areas. Evaluation Form (Reference Form 2) (PDF: 61KB) 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 after using the Foreign Entrepreneurship Activities Promotion Project or the Foreign Entrepreneurship Activities Promotion Project in National Strategic Special Areas, this document will be required.
• P0254:By the local government listed in 8 above or the university etc. listed in 7 above Written oath (reference form 3) (PDF: 74KB) 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 after using the Foreign Entrepreneurship Activities Promotion Project or the Foreign Entrepreneurship Activities Promotion Project in National Strategic Special Areas, this document will be required.
• 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.
• P0255:Written oath (reference format 1) (PDF: 68KB) 1 pass Reference(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.

• 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.)