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Application for change of status of residence
Status of Residence:
Religion

Religion Religion
Overview by Immigration Services Agency

Missionary work and other religious activities carried out by religious figures dispatched to Japan by foreign religious organizations.
An example of this would be a missionary sent by a foreign religious group.

Period of Stay

5 years, 3 years, 1 year or 3 months

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.
  • P0150:Documents certifying the dispatch period, status, and remuneration from the sending agency, such as a copy of a letter of dispatch from a foreign religious organization, as appropriate.(Prepared by Organization)
    • P0151:Documents clarifying the outline of the sending organization and receiving organization (sect, history, name of representative, organization, facilities, number of believers, etc.) as appropriate(Prepared by Organization)
      • Please submit this document as proof of the existence of the relevant organization.
    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.)