Application for change of status of residence
Status of Residence:
Spouse or Child of Japanese National

A person who is the spouse or special adopted child of a Japanese national, or who was born as a child of a Japanese national.
Examples of such persons include a Japanese husband or wife, a biological child, or a special adopted child.

5 years, 3 years, 1 year or 6 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.
• If the foreign national (applicant) is a Japanese spouse (husband or wife)
• P0589:1 copy of the family register (certificate of all matters) of the spouse (Japanese) *This must include the fact of marriage with the applicant. If there is no mention of the fact of marriage, it is necessary to submit a marriage registration acceptance certificate in addition to a copy of the family register.(Prepared by Applicant)
• P0590:One marriage certificate issued by an institution in the applicant's country of nationality (foreign country) *If the applicant has Korean nationality etc. and a family register is issued, a foreign institution in which the marriage of the two people is recorded. You can also submit a certified copy of your family register.(Prepared by Applicant)
• P0591:(1) One copy each of the residence tax taxation (or tax exemption) certificate and tax payment certificate for the most recent year of the person who will pay the applicant's stay expenses (one copy stating the gross income and tax payment status for the past year)
  * As long as the certificate shows both the annual gross income and tax payment status (whether or not taxes have been paid), either one is acceptable.(Prepared by Applicant)
• P0592:(2) Other
  * If you are unable to prove your stay expenses using the documents in (1) because you have just arrived in Japan or have moved, please submit the following documents.
  a Copy of savings passbook as appropriate
  * A copy of the screen of the web passbook (transaction history can be seen) is acceptable, however, it must be printed in a state that cannot be modified (Excel files etc. are not acceptable) .(Prepared by Applicant)
• P0593:1 letter of guarantee for your spouse (Japanese) *The guarantor must be your spouse (Japanese) residing in Japan. Reference(Prepared by Applicant)
• P0594:1 copy of the residence card with all members of the spouse's (Japanese) household listed
  * Personal number (My Number) omitted, but other matters not omitted.(Prepared by Applicant)
• P0595:questionnaire Reference(Prepared by Applicant)
• P0596:Documents that can confirm the interaction between the couple
  a. Snapshots (photographs of the two of them and their appearances can be clearly seen. Photos processed with an app are not acceptable) 2-3 photos
  b.Others (What can be submitted below)
  ・SNS records
  ・Call records(Prepared by Applicant)
• If the foreigner (applicant) is a biological child or specially adopted child of a Japanese person
• P0598:Birth registration acceptance certificate(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit either this document or P0599.
  • If born in Japan, this document will be required.
• P0599:Certificate of recognition notification acceptance (only if notification has been made to a Japanese government office)(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit either this document or P0598.
  • If born in Japan, this document will be required.
• P0600:Birth certificate issued by an institution in the country of birth(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit either this document or P0601.
  • If born overseas, this document will be required.
• P0601:Certificate of recognition of the applicant issued by the institution of the country of birth (only if there is a certificate of recognition)(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit either this document or P0600.
  • If born overseas, this document will be required.
• P0602:Special adoption notification acceptance certificate(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit either this document or P0603.
  • In case of special adoption, this document will be required.
• P0603:Copy of judgment and finalization certificate regarding adoption issued by Japanese family court(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit either this document or P0602.
  • In case of special adoption, this document will be required.
• P0591:(1) One copy each of the residence tax taxation (or tax exemption) certificate and tax payment certificate for the most recent year of the person who will pay the applicant's stay expenses (one copy stating the gross income and tax payment status for the past year)
  * As long as the certificate shows both the annual gross income and tax payment status (whether or not taxes have been paid), either one is acceptable.(Prepared by Applicant)
• P0592:(2) Other
  * If you are unable to prove your stay expenses using the documents in (1) because you have just arrived in Japan or have moved, please submit the following documents.
  a Copy of savings passbook as appropriate
  * A copy of the screen of the web passbook (transaction history can be seen) is acceptable, however, it must be printed in a state that cannot be modified (Excel files etc. are not acceptable) .(Prepared by Applicant)
• P0604:Personal Guarantee
  * The guarantor must be a Japanese national residing in Japan (applicant's parent or adoptive parent), etc. Reference(Prepared by Applicant)

• 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.)