Application for the Registration Renewal of a Registered Support Organization

Name of procedure Application for the Registration Renewal of a Registered Support Organization
Procedural basis Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act, Article 19-23, Paragraph 2 (Effective April 1, 2019)
Applicant Those whose registration as a registered support organization will soon expire
Application period/review period Since it takes about two months to review an application for the registration renewal of a registered support organization, applicants are encouraged to apply at least two months before the expiration date of their registration.
Required documents, etc.
  1. Application form for registration (renewal) as a registered support organization

    Appendix Form 29-15 - PDF (in Japanese)PDFWord (in Japanese)Word

  2. Demonstrative materials

    Please refer to the "Checklist of Documents to be Submitted for Registration Renewal of Registered Support Organizations" - Checklist (PDF, in Japanese)PDF Checklist (Excel, in Japanese)Excel

  3. Fee payment form

    Appendix Form 83-2 - PDF (in Japanese)PDFWord (in Japanese)Word

    • Please attach 11,100 yen worth of revenue stamps as an application fee.
    • Please note that stamps will not be refunded after submitting an application.
  4. Reply envelope (a kakugata no. 2 envelope with the address clearly showing and a 440-yen postage stamp (simplified registered mail) attached)

Examination criteria Whether or not there is a relevant reason to reject the registration (based on each item of Article 19-26, Paragraph 1 of the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act (effective April 1, 2019) (in Japanese))
Handling fee 11,100 yen (must be paid at the time of application)
Review results
  1. When it is recognized that there is no relevant reason to refuse the registration

    Registration of the registered support organization will continue and a Registered Support Organization Renewal Notice will be sent.
    The registration is valid for five years. Individuals who wish to continue their registration after the expiration date must apply for renewal.

  2. When it is recognized that there is no relevant reason to accept the registration

    A registration rejection notice will be issued (either in person or by mail).

Where to apply Regional Immigration Services Bureaus and their associated district immigration services offices (excludes airport offices and branch offices).
(Contact either the Regional Immigration Services Bureau or the Immigration Information Center (Tel: 0570-013904).)
Hours Weekdays 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, and 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
(The day or time may vary depending on the procedure, so contact either the Regional Immigration Services Bureau or the Immigration Information Center (Tel: 0570-013904))
Consultation counter Regional Immigration Services Bureau or Immigration Information Center. (Tel: 0570-013904)

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