Application for change of status of residence
Status of Residence:
Cultural Activities

Academic or artistic activities that do not involve income, or activities that involve conducting specialized research on the culture or arts unique to Japan, or acquiring skills under the guidance of experts (study abroad in Table 4 of Appended Table 1 of the Immigration Control Act) (excluding activities listed in the training section)
An example of this would be researchers of Japanese culture.

3 years, 1 year, 6 months or 3 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.
• (1) When attempting to engage in academic or artistic activities that do not involve income; or (2) When attempting to conduct specialized research on culture or arts unique to Japan.
• P0573:One document prepared by the applicant or the accepting organization clarifying the details and period of activities in Japan(Prepared by Applicant)
• P0574:Materials (brochures, etc.) clarifying the outline of the institution where the applicant intends to conduct the relevant activities, as appropriate(Prepared by Applicant)
• P0575:(1) One letter of recommendation from a related organization(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit either this document or P0576,P0577,P0578,P0579.
• P0576:(2) Reports on past activities as appropriate(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit either this document or P0575,P0577,P0578,P0579.
• P0577:(3) Achievements of awards, selections, etc. as appropriate(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit either this document or P0575,P0576,P0578,P0579.
• P0578:(4) Catalog of past papers, works, etc. as appropriate(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit either this document or P0575,P0576,P0577,P0579.
• P0579:(5) Documents similar to (1) to (4) above, as appropriate(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit either this document or P0575,P0576,P0577,P0578.
• P0580:a.One copy of a certificate regarding scholarship payment that clearly states the amount and period of payment.(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit either this document or P0581,P0582.
  • If the applicant pays the expenses himself/herself, this document will be required.
• P0581:b.Certificate of deposit balance at a bank, etc. in the name of the applicant, as appropriate(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit either this document or P0580,P0582.
  • If the applicant pays the expenses himself/herself, this document will be required.
• P0582:c. Documents similar to a to b above as appropriate(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit either this document or P0581,P0582.
  • If the applicant pays the expenses himself/herself, this document will be required.
• P0583:a. One copy each of resident tax taxation (or tax exemption) certificate and tax payment certificate (one year's total income and tax payment status is stated)(Prepared by Applicant)
  • If someone other than the applicant pays the expenses, this document will be required.
• P0584:b. If the financial supporter is located in a foreign country, a certificate of bank balance in the name of the financial supporter, as appropriate.(Prepared by Applicant)
  • If someone other than the applicant pays the expenses, this document will be required.
• P0585:c. Documents similar to a to b above as appropriate(Prepared by Applicant)
  • If someone other than the applicant pays the expenses, this document will be required.
• When attempting to acquire culture or skills unique to Japan under the guidance of experts
• P0573:One document prepared by the applicant or the accepting organization clarifying the details and period of activities in Japan(Prepared by Applicant)
• P0574:Materials (brochures, etc.) clarifying the outline of the institution where the applicant intends to conduct the relevant activities, as appropriate(Prepared by Applicant)
• P0575:(1) One letter of recommendation from a related organization(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit either this document or P0576,P0577,P0578,P0579.
• P0576:(2) Reports on past activities as appropriate(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit either this document or P0575,P0577,P0578,P0579.
• P0577:(3) Achievements of awards, selections, etc. as appropriate(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit either this document or P0575,P0576,P0578,P0579.
• P0578:(4) Catalog of past papers, works, etc. as appropriate(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit either this document or P0575,P0576,P0577,P0579.
• P0579:(5) Documents similar to (1) to (4) above, as appropriate(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit either this document or P0575,P0576,P0577,P0578.
• P0580:a.One copy of a certificate regarding scholarship payment that clearly states the amount and period of payment.(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit either this document or P0581,P0582.
  • If the applicant pays the expenses himself/herself, this document will be required.
• P0581:b.Certificate of deposit balance at a bank, etc. in the name of the applicant, as appropriate(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit either this document or P0580,P0582.
  • If the applicant pays the expenses himself/herself, this document will be required.
• P0582:c. Documents similar to a to b above as appropriate(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit either this document or P0581,P0582.
  • If the applicant pays the expenses himself/herself, this document will be required.
• P0583:a. One copy each of resident tax taxation (or tax exemption) certificate and tax payment certificate (one year's total income and tax payment status is stated)(Prepared by Applicant)
  • If someone other than the applicant pays the expenses, this document will be required.
• P0584:b. If the financial supporter is located in a foreign country, a certificate of bank balance in the name of the financial supporter, as appropriate.(Prepared by Applicant)
  • If someone other than the applicant pays the expenses, this document will be required.
• P0585:c. Documents similar to a to b above as appropriate(Prepared by Applicant)
  • If someone other than the applicant pays the expenses, this document will be required.
• P0586:1 copy of license etc.(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit either this document or P0587,P0588 as evidence of the professional's career and achievements.
• P0587:Papers, collections of works, etc. as appropriate(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit either this document or P0586,P0588 as evidence of the professional's career and achievements.
• P0588:Resume 1 copy(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit either this document or P0587,P0588 as evidence of the professional's career and achievements.

• 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.)