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- Applications and Procedures
- Procedures related to the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act
- Application for extension of period of stay
- Materials to be submitted according to status of residence (application for extension of period of stay)
- Permission for extension of period of stay for "Specified Skilled Worker" (foreign residents who are extending their period of stay in Japan as specified skilled workers)
Permission for extension of period of stay for "Specified Skilled Worker" (foreign residents who are extending their period of stay in Japan as specified skilled workers)
Documents to be submitted
- "Applicant" refers to a foreign national who is residing in Japan.
- All certificates issued in Japan must have been issued up to three months prior to the submission of the application.
Please submit any valid pass certificates for Japanese language tests or technical proficiency tests for the relevant field. - In principle, there is no need to stamp application forms and other submitted documents.
Samples of forms which do not need stamps can be found here.
(in Japanese) - All PDF and Excel files will open in a separate window.
- Application form for extension of period of stay - PDF (in Japanese/English)
Excel (in Japanese/English) - 1 copy
- This form is also available at Regional Immigration Services Bureaus.
- One photograph (4 cm long × 3 cm wide)
- A sharp, clear photo of the applicant facing forward with no hat, cap, or head covering taken against a plain backdrop with no shadows; must have been taken within three months prior to submitting the application.
- The photograph should be attached to the photograph section of the application with the name of the applicant written on the back of the photograph.
- Presentation of passport or residence card
- Please carefully review the "list of documents to be submitted for applications for residency for specified skilled workers" and submit the required documents.
- If any of the following are not applicable, or if you have any questions, please contact the nearest Regional Immigration Services Bureau (excluding district immigration offices at airports).
List of documents to be submitted for application for residency for specified skilled workers
The newest versions (as of February 19, 2021) of the various forms may be found here.
- Applicants must submit documents from each of the categories listed in (1) to (2).
The previous versions (those released before February 18, 2021) of the various forms may be found here.
- The application forms were revised and replaced with simplified versions on February 19, 2021. When submitting an application, please be sure to use the most recent versions of the various forms.
- However, those who have already filled out their application may continue to use the older versions, for the time being.
Direct employment Affiliated organization of the specified skilled worker is a corporation Affiliated organization of the specified skilled worker is an individual Workplace covered by social insurance Workplace not covered by social insurance Specified Skilled Worker (i) PDF (in Japanese) Excel (in Japanese)PDF (in Japanese) Excel (in Japanese)PDF (in Japanese) Excel (in Japanese)Specified Skilled Worker (ii) PDF (in Japanese) Excel (in Japanese)PDF (in Japanese) Excel (in Japanese)PDF (in Japanese) Excel (in Japanese)- Temporary employment (only for Specified Skilled Workers (i) in the agricultural and fishery fields) - PDF (in Japanese)Excel (in Japanese)
- Applicant list - PDF (in Japanese)Excel (in Japanese)
- Required only when multiple applications are made simultaneously through a proxy.
- Presentation of proof of identity (certificate of permission to act as representative, family register, etc.)
- If the application is submitted by someone other than the applicant, proof of identity is required to confirm that the person submitting is qualified to do so. Even if the application is submitted by someone other than the applicant, the passport or residence card of the applicant has to be presented, as written above in point 3.
- It should be understood that after the application has been submitted, other materials may be required during the examination process.
Reminders
- If the documents to be submitted are in a foreign language, attach Japanese translations.
- As a general rule, submitted documents cannot be returned. If you wish for them to be returned for a special reason, such as difficulty obtaining new originals, make a request for their return at the time of application.
- This application can be made within three months prior to the period of stay expiration date. (If the period of stay is less than three months, generally when half of the period of stay has passed.) It is recommended that the application be filed as early as possible.
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