Application for change of status of residence
Status of Residence:
Long-Term Resident

A person whose residence is approved by the Minister of Justice for a certain period of stay in consideration of special reasons
Examples of applicable cases include resettled refugees, third-generation Japanese Americans, and Japanese nationals remaining in China.

5 years, 3 years, 1 year, 6 months, or a period individually designated by the Minister of Justice (within a range not exceeding 5 years)

• 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 applicant is a third generation Japanese
• P0610:1 copy of family register or removal from register (certificate of all matters) of grandparents (Japanese)(Prepared by Applicant)
• P0611:Marriage registration acceptance certificate (one each for grandparents and parents)(Prepared by Applicant)
  • If submitted a notification to a Japanese government office, this document will be required.
• P0612:Birth notification acceptance certificate (applicant's) 1 copy(Prepared by Applicant)
  • If submitted a notification to a Japanese government office, this document will be required.
• P0613:Death notification acceptance certificate (one each for grandparents and parents)(Prepared by Applicant)
  • If submitted a notification to a Japanese government office, this document will be required.
• P0626:Applicant's resident card (with all household members listed) 1 copy
  * Personal number (My Number) is omitted, but other matters are not omitted.(Prepared by Applicant)
• P0198:1 certificate of bank account balance (in the applicant's name)(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit it as proof of your occupation/income.
  • When the applicant certifies by himself/herself, this document will be required.
• P0199:1 certificate of employment intention or notice of employment offer (issued by a Japanese company)(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit it as proof of your occupation/income.
  • When the applicant certifies by himself/herself, this document will be required.
• P0200:One copy each of residence tax taxation (or tax exemption) certificate and tax payment certificate for the most recent year of the person who paid the stay expenses (one year's total income and tax payment status) As long as the certificate states both status (presence or absence of tax payment), either one is acceptable)(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit it as proof of your occupation/income.
  • If there is a person in Japan who will pay the stay expenses on behalf of the applicant, this document will be required.
• P0615:Personal guarantor
  * The guarantor must be a Japanese national or a permanent resident residing in Japan. Reference(Prepared by Applicant)
• P0616:One copy of the applicant's criminal history certificate (issued by an institution in the home country)(Prepared by Applicant)
• P0617:One marriage certificate each issued by an institution in the home country (foreign country) of grandparents and parents(Prepared by Applicant)
• P0618:One birth certificate each issued by an institution in the parents' and applicant's home country (foreign country)(Prepared by Applicant)
• P0619:One certificate of recognition issued by an institution in the applicant's home country (foreign country) *Submit only if there is a certificate of recognition.(Prepared by Applicant)
• P0620:Official documents proving that grandparents and parents actually existed (e.g. grandparents' and parents' passports, death certificates, driver's licenses, etc.)(Prepared by Applicant)
• P0621:Official documents proving the applicant's identity as appropriate (e.g. identification card, driver's license, military service certificate, voter's notebook, etc.)(Prepared by Applicant)
• P0622:A document certifying that you have received six months or more of Japanese language education at a Japanese language educational institution specified by the Minister of Justice.(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit either this document or P0623,P0624,P0625 as proof that you have a certain level of Japanese language proficiency.
  • If the applicant wishes to stay for 5 years (excluding minors), this document will be required.
• P0623:Document certifying that you have passed the Japanese Language Proficiency Test N2(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit either this document or P0622,P0624,P0625 as proof that you have a certain level of Japanese language proficiency.
  • If the applicant wishes to stay for 5 years (excluding minors), this document will be required.
• P0624:Document certifying that you have obtained a score of 400 or more on the BJT Business Japanese Proficiency Test conducted by the Japan Kanji Proficiency Testing Association.(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit either this document or P0622,P0623,P0625 as proof that you have a certain level of Japanese language proficiency.
  • If the applicant wishes to stay for 5 years (excluding minors), this document will be required.
• P0625:Document certifying that you have received one or more years of education at a school (excluding kindergartens) stipulated in Article 1 of the School Education Act(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit either this document or P0622,P0623,P0624 as proof that you have a certain level of Japanese language proficiency.
  • If the applicant wishes to stay for 5 years (excluding minors), this document will be required.
• If the applicant is a second generation Japanese spouse (husband or wife)
• P0635:1 copy of marriage registration acceptance certificate *Submit only if it has been reported to a Japanese government office(Prepared by Applicant)
• P0626:Applicant's resident card (with all household members listed) 1 copy
  * Personal number (My Number) is omitted, but other matters are not omitted.(Prepared by Applicant)
• P0643:1 each of the residence tax taxation (or tax exemption) certificate and tax payment certificate for the most recent year of the second-generation person or the applicant (person with a large income) (one year's total income and tax payment status are stated) *If the certificate shows both the annual gross income and tax payment status (whether or not taxes have been paid), either one can be submitted.(Prepared by Applicant)
• P0644:1 certificate of employment for the second generation or applicant (person with high income)(Prepared by Applicant)
  • If a second-generation person works at a company, etc., this document will be required.
• P0646:1 copy of the final tax return of the second-generation person or the applicant (person with high income)(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit it as proof of your occupation/income.
    * If you are self-employed, etc., you will need to prove your occupation, etc. yourself.
  • If the second generation is self-employed, etc., this document will be required.
• P0647:Copy of business license of second generation person or applicant (person with high income) (if any) 1 copy each(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit it as proof of your occupation/income.
    * If you are self-employed, etc., you will need to prove your occupation, etc. yourself.
  • If the second generation is self-employed, etc., this document will be required.
• P0639:Personal guarantor
  *The guarantor is usually a second-generation person. Reference(Prepared by Applicant)
• P0640:One marriage certificate issued by an institution in the applicant's home country (foreign country)(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)
• P0622:A document certifying that you have received six months or more of Japanese language education at a Japanese language educational institution specified by the Minister of Justice.(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit either this document or P0623,P0624,P0625 as proof that you have a certain level of Japanese language proficiency.
  • If the applicant wishes to stay for 5 years (excluding minors), this document will be required.
• P0623:Document certifying that you have passed the Japanese Language Proficiency Test N2(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit either this document or P0622,P0624,P0625 as proof that you have a certain level of Japanese language proficiency.
  • If the applicant wishes to stay for 5 years (excluding minors), this document will be required.
• P0624:Document certifying that you have obtained a score of 400 or more on the BJT Business Japanese Proficiency Test conducted by the Japan Kanji Proficiency Testing Association.(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit either this document or P0622,P0623,P0625 as proof that you have a certain level of Japanese language proficiency.
  • If the applicant wishes to stay for 5 years (excluding minors), this document will be required.
• P0625:Document certifying that you have received one or more years of education at a school (excluding kindergartens) stipulated in Article 1 of the School Education Act(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit either this document or P0622,P0623,P0624 as proof that you have a certain level of Japanese language proficiency.
  • If the applicant wishes to stay for 5 years (excluding minors), this document will be required.
• If the applicant is a third generation Japanese spouse (husband or wife)
• P0635:1 copy of marriage registration acceptance certificate *Submit only if it has been reported to a Japanese government office(Prepared by Applicant)
• P0626:Applicant's resident card (with all household members listed) 1 copy
  * Personal number (My Number) is omitted, but other matters are not omitted.(Prepared by Applicant)
• P0656:1 each of the residence tax taxation (or tax exemption) certificate and tax payment certificate for the most recent year of the third generation person or the applicant (person with a large income) (one year's total income and tax payment status are stated) *If the certificate shows both the annual gross income and tax payment status (whether or not taxes have been paid), either one can be submitted.(Prepared by Applicant)
• P0655:1 certificate of employment for the third generation or applicant (person with high income)(Prepared by Applicant)
  • If a third-generation person works at a company, etc., this document will be required.
• P0653:1 copy of the final tax return of the third generation person or the applicant (person with a large income)(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit it as proof of your occupation/income.
    * If you are self-employed, etc., you will need to prove your occupation, etc. yourself.
  • If the third generation is self-employed, etc., this document will be required.
• P0654:Copy of business license of third generation person or applicant (person with high income) (if any) 1 copy each(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit it as proof of your occupation/income.
    * If you are self-employed, etc., you will need to prove your occupation, etc. yourself.
  • If the third generation is self-employed, etc., this document will be required.
• P0651:Personal guarantor
  * The guarantor is usually a third-generation person. Reference(Prepared by Applicant)
• P0640:One marriage certificate issued by an institution in the applicant's home country (foreign country)(Prepared by Applicant)
• P0652:One birth certificate issued by an institution in the applicant's home country (foreign country)(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)
• P0616:One copy of the applicant's criminal history certificate (issued by an institution in the home country)(Prepared by Applicant)
• P0621:Official documents proving the applicant's identity as appropriate (e.g. identification card, driver's license, military service certificate, voter's notebook, etc.)(Prepared by Applicant)
• P0622:A document certifying that you have received six months or more of Japanese language education at a Japanese language educational institution specified by the Minister of Justice.(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit either this document or P0623,P0624,P0625 as proof that you have a certain level of Japanese language proficiency.
  • If the applicant wishes to stay for 5 years (excluding minors), this document will be required.
• P0623:Document certifying that you have passed the Japanese Language Proficiency Test N2(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit either this document or P0622,P0624,P0625 as proof that you have a certain level of Japanese language proficiency.
  • If the applicant wishes to stay for 5 years (excluding minors), this document will be required.
• P0624:Document certifying that you have obtained a score of 400 or more on the BJT Business Japanese Proficiency Test conducted by the Japan Kanji Proficiency Testing Association.(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit either this document or P0622,P0623,P0625 as proof that you have a certain level of Japanese language proficiency.
  • If the applicant wishes to stay for 5 years (excluding minors), this document will be required.
• P0625:Document certifying that you have received one or more years of education at a school (excluding kindergartens) stipulated in Article 1 of the School Education Act(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit either this document or P0622,P0623,P0624 as proof that you have a certain level of Japanese language proficiency.
  • If the applicant wishes to stay for 5 years (excluding minors), this document will be required.
• If the applicant is a minor and unmarried child who lives with the support of a "permanent resident," "long-term resident," "spouse of a Japanese national, etc.," "spouse, etc. of a permanent resident," or a "special permanent resident"
• P0657:One copy each of the dependent's residence tax taxation (or non-taxation) certificate and tax payment certificate (stating one year's total income and tax payment status) for the most recent year
  * One year's total income and tax payment certificate As long as the certificate states both tax payment status (whether or not taxes have been paid), either one can be accepted.(Prepared by Applicant)
  • When a “permanent resident”, “long-term resident” or “special permanent resident” supports, this document will be required.
• P0658:Applicant's birth notification acceptance certificate: 1 copy(Prepared by Applicant)
  • When a “permanent resident”, “long-term resident” or “special permanent resident” supports, this document will be required.
  • If submitted a notification to a Japanese government office, this document will be required.
• P0626:Applicant's resident card (with all household members listed) 1 copy
  * Personal number (My Number) is omitted, but other matters are not omitted.(Prepared by Applicant)
  • When a “permanent resident”, “long-term resident” or “special permanent resident” supports, this document will be required.
• P0631:Dependent's employment certificate 1 copy(Prepared by Applicant)
  • When a “permanent resident”, “long-term resident” or “special permanent resident” supports, this document will be required.
  • If your dependent works for a company, this document will be required.
• P0632:1 copy of the dependent's tax return(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit it as proof of your occupation/income.
    * If you are self-employed, etc., you will need to prove your occupation, etc. yourself.
  • When a “permanent resident”, “long-term resident” or “special permanent resident” supports, this document will be required.
  • If the dependent is self-employed, etc., this document will be required.
• P0633:1 copy of dependent's business license (if any)(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit it as proof of your occupation/income.
    * If you are self-employed, etc., you will need to prove your occupation, etc. yourself.
  • When a “permanent resident”, “long-term resident” or “special permanent resident” supports, this document will be required.
  • If the dependent is self-employed, etc., this document will be required.
• P0634:A copy of your savings passbook (as appropriate) * A copy of your web passbook screen (one that shows your transaction history) is acceptable; however, it must be printed in a way that cannot be modified (Excel files, etc. are not acceptable).(Prepared by Applicant)
  • When a “permanent resident”, “long-term resident” or “special permanent resident” supports, this document will be required.
  • If the dependent is unemployed, this document will be required.
• P0670:1 copy of Japanese family register (certificate of all matters)(Prepared by Applicant)
  • When a Japanese spouse supports the child, this document will be required.
• P0672:One copy of residence card for Japanese nationals (with entries for all members of the household) * Personal number (My Number) is omitted, but other matters are not omitted.(Prepared by Applicant)
  • When a Japanese spouse supports the child, this document will be required.
• P0662:One certificate of employment for a Japanese person or the spouse of a Japanese person (the person with the highest income)(Prepared by Applicant)
  • When a Japanese spouse supports the child, this document will be required.
  • If a Japanese person or a Japanese spouse works at the company, this document will be required.
• P0663:1 copy of the final tax return of a Japanese person or the spouse of a Japanese person (person with higher income)(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit it as proof of your occupation/income.
    * If you are self-employed, etc., you will need to prove your occupation, etc. yourself.
  • When a Japanese spouse supports the child, this document will be required.
  • If the Japanese person or the spouse of a Japanese person is self-employed, etc., this document will be required.
• P0664:A copy of the business license of the Japanese person or the spouse of the Japanese person (the person with the highest income) (if available): 1 copy(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit it as proof of your occupation/income.
    * If you are self-employed, etc., you will need to prove your occupation, etc. yourself.
  • When a Japanese spouse supports the child, this document will be required.
  • If the Japanese person or the spouse of a Japanese person is self-employed, etc., this document will be required.
• P0634:A copy of your savings passbook (as appropriate) * A copy of your web passbook screen (one that shows your transaction history) is acceptable; however, it must be printed in a way that cannot be modified (Excel files, etc. are not acceptable).(Prepared by Applicant)
  • When a Japanese spouse supports the child, this document will be required.
  • If the Japanese person or the spouse of the Japanese person is unemployed, this document will be required.
• P0665:Resident tax taxation (or tax exemption) certificate and tax payment certificate for the most recent year of the permanent resident or the permanent resident's spouse (the person with the highest income) (one year's total income and tax payment status are listed) )　One copy of each
  * 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)
  • If the spouse of a permanent resident supports, this document will be required.
• P0658:Applicant's birth notification acceptance certificate: 1 copy(Prepared by Applicant)
  • If the spouse of a permanent resident supports, this document will be required.
• P0666:Permanent resident or permanent resident's spouse's residence card (with entries for all members of the household) 1 copy
  * Personal number (My Number) is omitted, but other matters are not omitted.(Prepared by Applicant)
  • If the spouse of a permanent resident supports, this document will be required.
• P0667:One certificate of employment for the permanent resident or the spouse of the permanent resident (the person with the highest income)(Prepared by Applicant)
  • If the spouse of a permanent resident supports, this document will be required.
  • If a permanent resident or the spouse of a permanent resident works for the company, this document will be required.
• P0668:One copy of the final tax return of the permanent resident or the spouse of the permanent resident (the person with the highest income)(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit it as proof of your occupation/income.
    * If you are self-employed, etc., you will need to prove your occupation, etc. yourself.
  • If the spouse of a permanent resident supports, this document will be required.
  • If a permanent resident or the spouse of a permanent resident is self-employed, etc., this document will be required.
• P0669:One copy of the business license of the permanent resident or the spouse of the permanent resident (the person with the highest income) (if available)(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit it as proof of your occupation/income.
    * If you are self-employed, etc., you will need to prove your occupation, etc. yourself.
  • If the spouse of a permanent resident supports, this document will be required.
  • If a permanent resident or the spouse of a permanent resident is self-employed, etc., this document will be required.
• P0634:A copy of your savings passbook (as appropriate) * A copy of your web passbook screen (one that shows your transaction history) is acceptable; however, it must be printed in a way that cannot be modified (Excel files, etc. are not acceptable).(Prepared by Applicant)
  • If the spouse of a permanent resident supports, this document will be required.
  • If the permanent resident or the permanent residents spouse is unemployed, this document will be required.
• P0660:Personal guarantor
  * The guarantor is usually a dependent of the applicant. Reference(Prepared by Applicant)
• P0661:1 letter of reason (explanation of the need to receive support, appropriate format)(Prepared by Applicant)
• P0652:One birth certificate issued by an institution in the applicant's home country (foreign country)(Prepared by Applicant)
• P0619:One certificate of recognition issued by an institution in the applicant's home country (foreign country) *Submit only if there is a certificate of recognition.(Prepared by Applicant)
• P0616:One copy of the applicant's criminal history certificate (issued by an institution in the home country)(Prepared by Applicant)
  • If the applicant is a person of Japanese descent supported by a “long-term resident”, this document will be required.
• P0620:Official documents proving that grandparents and parents actually existed (e.g. grandparents' and parents' passports, death certificates, driver's licenses, etc.)(Prepared by Applicant)
  • If the applicant is a person of Japanese descent supported by a “long-term resident”, this document will be required.
• P0621:Official documents proving the applicant's identity as appropriate (e.g. identification card, driver's license, military service certificate, voter's notebook, etc.)(Prepared by Applicant)
  • If the applicant is a person of Japanese descent supported by a “long-term resident”, this document will be required.
• If the applicant is an adopted child under the age of 6 who lives with the support of a “Japanese national,” “permanent resident,” “long-term resident,” or “special permanent resident”
• P0670:1 copy of Japanese family register (certificate of all matters)(Prepared by Applicant)
  • If a Japanese person supports, this document will be required.
• P0626:Applicant's resident card (with all household members listed) 1 copy
  * Personal number (My Number) is omitted, but other matters are not omitted.(Prepared by Applicant)
• P0673:One copy of each of the residence tax taxation (or tax exemption) certificate and tax payment certificate for the most recent year (stating the total income and tax payment status for the year) for Japanese citizens
  *Total for the year As long as the certificate states both income and tax payment status (whether or not taxes are paid), either one can be accepted.(Prepared by Applicant)
  • If a Japanese person supports, this document will be required.
• P0674:Certificate of employment for Japanese nationals: 1 copy(Prepared by Applicant)
  • If a Japanese person supports, this document will be required.
  • If a Japanese person works at the company, this document will be required.
• P0675:1 copy of the Japanese national's tax return(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit it as proof of your occupation/income.
    * If you are self-employed, etc., you will need to prove your occupation, etc. yourself.
  • If a Japanese person supports, this document will be required.
  • If a Japanese person is self-employed, etc, this document will be required.
• P0676:1 copy of the Japanese business license (if available)(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit it as proof of your occupation/income.
    * If you are self-employed, etc., you will need to prove your occupation, etc. yourself.
  • If a Japanese person supports, this document will be required.
  • If a Japanese person is self-employed, etc, this document will be required.
• P0634:A copy of your savings passbook (as appropriate) * A copy of your web passbook screen (one that shows your transaction history) is acceptable; however, it must be printed in a way that cannot be modified (Excel files, etc. are not acceptable).(Prepared by Applicant)
  • If a Japanese person supports, this document will be required.
  • If a Japanese person is unemployed, this document will be required.
• P0657:One copy each of the dependent's residence tax taxation (or non-taxation) certificate and tax payment certificate (stating one year's total income and tax payment status) for the most recent year
  * One year's total income and tax payment certificate As long as the certificate states both tax payment status (whether or not taxes have been paid), either one can be accepted.(Prepared by Applicant)
  • When a “permanent resident”, “long-term resident” or “special permanent resident” supports, this document will be required.
• P0679:1 copy of applicant's adoption notification acceptance certificate(Prepared by Applicant)
  • When a “permanent resident”, “long-term resident” or “special permanent resident” supports, this document will be required.
  • If submitted a notification to a Japanese government office, this document will be required.
• P0631:Dependent's employment certificate 1 copy(Prepared by Applicant)
  • When a “permanent resident”, “long-term resident” or “special permanent resident” supports, this document will be required.
  • If your dependent works for a company, this document will be required.
• P0632:1 copy of the dependent's tax return(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit it as proof of your occupation/income.
    * If you are self-employed, etc., you will need to prove your occupation, etc. yourself.
  • When a “permanent resident”, “long-term resident” or “special permanent resident” supports, this document will be required.
  • If the dependent is self-employed, etc., this document will be required.
• P0633:1 copy of dependent's business license (if any)(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit it as proof of your occupation/income.
    * If you are self-employed, etc., you will need to prove your occupation, etc. yourself.
  • When a “permanent resident”, “long-term resident” or “special permanent resident” supports, this document will be required.
  • If the dependent is self-employed, etc., this document will be required.
• P0634:A copy of your savings passbook (as appropriate) * A copy of your web passbook screen (one that shows your transaction history) is acceptable; however, it must be printed in a way that cannot be modified (Excel files, etc. are not acceptable).(Prepared by Applicant)
  • When a “permanent resident”, “long-term resident” or “special permanent resident” supports, this document will be required.
  • If the dependent is unemployed, this document will be required.
• P0677:Personal guarantor
  * The guarantor must usually be a Japanese person (the applicant's dependent) Reference(Prepared by Applicant)
  • If a Japanese person supports, this document will be required.
• P0660:Personal guarantor
  * The guarantor is usually a dependent of the applicant. Reference(Prepared by Applicant)
  • When a “permanent resident”, “long-term resident” or “special permanent resident” supports, this document will be required.
• P0661:1 letter of reason (explanation of the need to receive support, appropriate format)(Prepared by Applicant)
  • When a “permanent resident”, “long-term resident” or “special permanent resident” supports, this document will be required.
• P0678:One certificate issued by an institution in your home country (foreign country) certifying that the adoption has been established with the applicant.(Prepared by Applicant)
  • When a “permanent resident”, “long-term resident” or “special permanent resident” supports, this document will be required.
• P0652:One birth certificate issued by an institution in the applicant's home country (foreign country)(Prepared by Applicant)
  • When a “permanent resident”, “long-term resident” or “special permanent resident” supports, this document will be required.
• P0680:1 copy of family court permission for adoption(Prepared by Applicant)
  • When a “permanent resident”, “long-term resident” or “special permanent resident” supports, this document will be required.
  • When an adoption is established in Japan, 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.)