{"id":8474,"date":"2022-03-31T10:29:35","date_gmt":"2022-03-31T01:29:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/office-sugita.com\/?page_id=8474"},"modified":"2025-10-04T11:49:13","modified_gmt":"2025-10-04T02:49:13","slug":"permanent-resident-document","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/office-sugita.com\/en\/visa-info\/permanent-resident-document\/","title":{"rendered":"Application Documents of \"Permanent Residence\" in Japan"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul class=\"bogo-language-switcher list-view\"><li class=\"en-US en current first\"><span class=\"bogoflags bogoflags-us\"><\/span> <span class=\"bogo-language-name\"><a rel=\"alternate\" hreflang=\"en-US\" href=\"https:\/\/office-sugita.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8474\/\" title=\"English\" class=\"current\" aria-current=\"page\">English<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ja last\"><span class=\"bogoflags bogoflags-jp\"><\/span> <span class=\"bogo-language-name\"><a rel=\"alternate\" hreflang=\"ja\" href=\"https:\/\/office-sugita.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8474\/\" title=\"Japanese\">\u65e5\u672c\u8a9e<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"min-height:100px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-3492\" alt=\"\u66f8\u985e_\u30b5\u30a4\u30f3\" src=\"https:\/\/office-sugita.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2cbca30185a2706057229c68aa6a693a-scaled-e1643707230857.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\"\/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"\u6c38\u4f4f\u8a31\u53ef\u7533\u8acb\u306b\u5fc5\u8981\u306a\u63d0\u51fa\u66f8\u985e\" style=\"font-size:2em\">Documents Required for Application of \"Permanent Residence\" in Japan<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:1.2em\"><strong>3 Types of Applicant \/ Documents to be submitted according to the type of applicant<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<!-- Sticky PR LP Bar | BEGIN -->\n<div class=\"prlp-sticky\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Permanent Residency offer\">\n  <div class=\"prlp-sticky__inner\">\n    <div class=\"prlp-sticky__flag\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\ud83c\uddef\ud83c\uddf5<\/div>\n    <div class=\"prlp-sticky__copy\">\n      <strong>Permanent Residency Full Support \u00a5121,000<\/strong>\n      <span class=\"prlp-sticky__sub\">Instant auto quote & eligibility check<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n    <a class=\"prlp-sticky__btn\" href=\"https:\/\/office-sugita.com\/en\/service\/permanent-residency-support\/\" aria-label=\"Go to PR application page and get instant auto quote\">Get Auto Quote Now<\/a>\n    <button class=\"prlp-sticky__close\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Close\">\u00d7<\/button>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<style>\n\/* === Sticky PR LP Bar === *\/\n.prlp-sticky{\n  position:fixed; 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background:#0f5bd7;\n  -webkit-mask:url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"black\"><path d=\"M13.172 12 8.222 7.05l1.414-1.414L16 12l-6.364 6.364-1.414-1.414z\"\/><\/svg>') center\/contain no-repeat;\n          mask:url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"black\"><path d=\"M13.172 12 8.222 7.05l1.414-1.414L16 12l-6.364 6.364-1.414-1.414z\"\/><\/svg>') center\/contain no-repeat;\n}\n.prlp-sticky__btn:hover{ filter:brightness(1.02); }\n.prlp-sticky__close{\n  margin-left:8px;\n  appearance:none; border:none; background:transparent; color:#fff;\n  font-size:1.2rem; line-height:1; opacity:.85; cursor:pointer; padding:6px;\n}\n.prlp-sticky__close:hover{ opacity:1; }\n\n\/* mobile *\/\n@media (max-width: 640px){\n  .prlp-sticky__inner{ padding:10px 12px; gap:10px; }\n  .prlp-sticky__copy strong{ font-size:.98rem; }\n  .prlp-sticky__sub{ font-size:.86rem; }\n  .prlp-sticky__btn{ padding:9px 12px; font-size:.94rem; }\n}\n<\/style>\n\n<script>\n\/* Close button behavior (no dependency) *\/\ndocument.addEventListener(\"click\", function(e){\n  if(e.target.closest(\".prlp-sticky__close\")){\n    const bar = document.querySelector(\".prlp-sticky\");\n    if(bar){ bar.style.display = \"none\"; }\n  }\n});\n<\/script>\n<!-- Sticky PR LP Bar | END -->\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/office-sugita.com\/en\/visa-info\/permanent-resident-10y-exception\/\"><p class=\"previous-page\"><< PREVIOUS<br>Exception of \"10-years continuous residence in Japan\" on Permanent Residence Application<\/p><\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"mokuji\">\n<p>CONTENTS<\/p>\n<details>\n<summary class=\"mokuji-button\"><strong>[Show\/Hide]<\/strong><\/summary>\n<ul class=\"mokuji-parent\">\n<li><a href=\"#\u306f\u3058\u3081\u306b\">1. Introduction<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#\u7533\u8acb\u4eba\u306e\u6709\u3059\u308b\u5728\u7559\u8cc7\u683c\u5225\u306e\u63d0\u51fa\u66f8\u985e\u4e00\u89a7\">2. List of Documents to Be Submitted by Applicants with Each Status of Residence<\/a>\n<ul class=\"mokuji-child\">\n<li><a href=\"#\u300e\u63d0\u51fa\u3057\u306a\u3051\u308c\u3070\u306a\u3089\u306a\u3044\u66f8\u985e\u300f\u3068\u300e\u63d0\u51fa\u3057\u305f\u65b9\u304c\u3044\u3044\u66f8\u985e\u300f\">2-1. Documents that Shall Be Submitted \/ Documents Better to Be Submitted<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#\u5404\u66f8\u985e\u306e\u8a73\u7d30\">2-2. Detailed Explanation on Each Document<\/a>\n\n<ul class=\"mokuji-child\">\n<li><a href=\"#\u6c38\u4f4f\u8a31\u53ef\u7533\u8acb\u66f8\">Application Sheet for Permanent Residence<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#\u5199\u771f\">Photo<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#\u8eab\u5206\u95a2\u4fc2\u3092\u8a3c\u660e\u3059\u308b\u8cc7\u6599\">Document Certifying Identity of Applicant<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#\u7533\u8acb\u4eba\u3092\u542b\u3080\u5bb6\u65cf\u5168\u54e1(\u4e16\u5e2f)\u306e\u4f4f\u6c11\u7968\">Copy of Certificate of Residence that Includes Information of Applicant and All his\/her Family Members (\"Jumin-hyou\" in Japanese)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#\u7533\u8acb\u4eba\u53c8\u306f\u7533\u8acb\u4eba\u3092\u6276\u990a\u3059\u308b\u8005\u306e\u8077\u696d\u3092\u8a3c\u660e\u3059\u308b\u8cc7\u6599\">Document Certifying the Occupation of Applicant or Applicant's Supporter<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#\u76f4\u8fd1\u306e\u7533\u8acb\u4eba\u53c8\u306f\u7533\u8acb\u4eba\u3092\u6276\u990a\u3059\u308b\u8005\u306e\u6240\u5f97\u53ca\u3073\u7d0d\u7a0e\u72b6\u6cc1\u3092\u8a3c\u660e\u3059\u308b\u8cc7\u6599\">Latest Document Proving Applicant's or Supporter's Income and Tax Payment Status<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#\u65c5\u5238\u306e\u5199\u3057\">Copy of Passport<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#\u5728\u7559\u30ab\u30fc\u30c9(\u8868\u9762\u53ca\u3073\u88cf\u9762)\u306e\u5199\u3057\">Copy of Residence Card (both front and back sides)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#\u8eab\u5143\u4fdd\u8a3c\u306b\u95a2\u3059\u308b\u8cc7\u6599\">Document on Sponsorship<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#\u6c38\u4f4f\u8a31\u53ef\u3092\u5fc5\u8981\u3068\u3059\u308b\u7406\u7531\u3092\u8a18\u8f09\u3057\u305f\u7406\u7531\u66f8\">Written Statement of Reason to Need Permanent Residency<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#\u7533\u8acb\u4eba\u53c8\u306f\u7533\u8acb\u4eba\u3092\u6276\u990a\u3059\u308b\u8005\u306e\u8cc7\u7523\u3092\u8a3c\u660e\u3059\u308b\u8cc7\u6599\">Document Proving Asset\/Property Owned by Applicant or Supporter<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#\u65e5\u672c\u56fd\u3078\u306e\u8ca2\u732e\u7b49\u306b\u4fc2\u308b\u8cc7\u6599\">Document Proving Contribution to Japan<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/li>\n\n<\/ul><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#\u307e\u3068\u3081\">3. Summary<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<!-- PR LP Banner Link | BEGIN -->\n<a class=\"prlp-banner prlp--orange\" href=\"https:\/\/office-sugita.com\/en\/service\/permanent-residency-support\/\" aria-label=\"Permanent Residency full support \u00a5121,000. Get instant auto quote and eligibility check\">\n  <div class=\"prlp-banner__inner\">\n    <div class=\"prlp-banner__text\">\n      <div class=\"prlp-banner__kicker\">Permanent Residency (PR)<\/div>\n      <p class=\"prlp-banner__title\">Full Support \u00a5121,000<\/p>\n      <ul class=\"prlp-banner__bullets\">\n        <li>Instant auto quote & eligibility check<\/li>\n        <li>No hidden fees \u2014 docs included<\/li>\n        <li>Full Refund if not approved<\/li>\n        <li>Japan-wide & Full Remote<\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"prlp-banner__cta\">Get Auto Quote Now \u279c<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/a>\n\n<style>\n\/* === PR LP Banner Link (compact\/orange) === *\/\n.prlp-banner{\n  display:block;\n  text-decoration:none;\n  border-radius:14px;\n  overflow:hidden;\n  color:#fff;\n  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,.14);\n  transition: transform .15s ease, box-shadow .15s ease, opacity .15s ease;\n}\n.prlp-banner:hover{ transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.18); }\n\n\/* \u30aa\u30ec\u30f3\u30b8\u7cfb\u306b\u5909\u66f4 *\/\n.prlp--orange{\n  background: linear-gradient(135deg,#ff8a1f, #ff6d12 60%, #ff5600);\n}\n\n.prlp-banner__inner{\n  display:flex; gap:18px; align-items:center;\n  padding:16px 18px; \/* \u4f59\u767d\u3092\u5c0f\u3055\u304f *\/\n}\n.prlp-banner__text{ flex:1; min-width:0; }\n.prlp-banner__kicker{\n  font-size:.8rem; letter-spacing:.05em; opacity:.95; font-weight:700; text-transform:uppercase;\n  line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:.2em;\n}\n.prlp-banner__title{\n  margin:.05em 0 .3em;\n  font-size:1.35rem; line-height:1.15; font-weight:800;\n}\n.prlp-banner__bullets{\n  margin:0; padding:0; list-style:none; display:grid; gap:.15em; \/* \u884c\u9593\u8a70\u3081 *\/\n}\n.prlp-banner__bullets li{\n  position:relative; padding-left:1.25em; font-size:.98rem; line-height:1.35; \/* \u884c\u9593\u8a70\u3081 *\/\n}\n.prlp-banner__bullets li::before{\n  content:\"\"; position:absolute; left:0; top:.28em; width:.95em; height:.95em;\n  border-radius:50%;\n  background:#fff;\n  -webkit-mask:url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"black\"><path d=\"M20.285 6.709a1 1 0 0 1 .006 1.414l-9.2 9.3a1 1 0 0 1-1.429.006L3.71 11.39a1 1 0 1 1 1.414-1.415l5.033 5.033 8.493-8.583a1 1 0 0 1 1.635.284Z\"\/><\/svg>') center \/ contain no-repeat;\n          mask:url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"black\"><path d=\"M20.285 6.709a1 1 0 0 1 .006 1.414l-9.2 9.3a1 1 0 0 1-1.429.006L3.71 11.39a1 1 0 1 1 1.414-1.415l5.033 5.033 8.493-8.583a1 1 0 0 1 1.635.284Z\"\/><\/svg>') center \/ contain no-repeat;\n  opacity:.95;\n}\n\n\/* CTA\u306f\u30aa\u30ec\u30f3\u30b8\u7cfb\u306b\u5408\u308f\u305b\u3066\u914d\u8272\u5909\u66f4 *\/\n.prlp-banner__cta{\n  white-space:nowrap;\n  font-weight:800;\n  background:#fff;\n  color:#d44a00;\n  padding:10px 14px; \/* \u9ad8\u3055\u3092\u63a7\u3048\u3081\u306b *\/\n  border-radius:10px;\n  line-height:1; \/* \u30dc\u30bf\u30f3\u306e\u884c\u9ad8\u3082\u8a70\u3081\u308b *\/\n  box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 2px rgba(212,74,0,.08);\n}\n\n@media (max-width: 720px){\n  .prlp-banner__inner{ flex-direction:column; align-items:flex-start; gap:10px; padding:12px 14px; }\n  .prlp-banner__title{ font-size:1.2rem; }\n  .prlp-banner__cta{ width:100%; text-align:center; }\n}\n<\/style>\n<!-- PR LP Banner Link | END -->\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\u306f\u3058\u3081\u306b\">1. Introduction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"425\" src=\"https:\/\/office-sugita.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/d801f3f0ed6bc189790efddc32c9b0fc.jpg\" alt=\"\u65e5\u672c_\u30d1\u30b9\u30dd\u30fc\u30c8_\u5730\u56f3\" class=\"wp-image-3522\" srcset=\"https:\/\/office-sugita.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/d801f3f0ed6bc189790efddc32c9b0fc.jpg 640w, https:\/\/office-sugita.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/d801f3f0ed6bc189790efddc32c9b0fc-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As explained in <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/office-sugita.com\/en\/visa-info\/permanent-resident\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong class=\"key-color\">the page of \"Permanent Residence in Japan\"<\/strong><\/a>, to get the status of \"Permanent Resident\", in principle, a foreign national must make an application for permission of <strong class=\"acc-color\">CHANGE<\/strong> of the status of residence from his\/her current status of residence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the application for permission of change of the status of residence to \"Permanent Resident\", there are a lot of documents to be submitted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, the contents of documents to be submitted differs according to <strong class=\"acc-color\">the Group of the applicant<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"bulb-icon\"><span class=\"marker\"><strong>This article teaches you\uff1a<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-vk-check-square-mark list-box vk-has-vivid-red-color has-vk-color-primary-dark-color has-text-color vk_list_1\">\n<li><strong>Three Groups of the applicant<br><\/strong><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Documents to be submitted by the applicants of ALL the Groups<\/strong><br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Documents that do NOT have to be submitted \/ Documents better to be submitted according to the Group<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><strong><a class=\"acc-color\" href=\"#\u307e\u3068\u3081\">=&gt; Jump to the conclusion of this article<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group related\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Related Posts<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list list-style-none\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/office-sugita.com\/en\/visa-info\/permanent-resident\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Permanent Residence in Japan<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"209\" height=\"131\" src=\"https:\/\/office-sugita.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/section-red.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-804\" style=\"width:52px;height:33px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\u7533\u8acb\u4eba\u306e\u6709\u3059\u308b\u5728\u7559\u8cc7\u683c\u5225\u306e\u63d0\u51fa\u66f8\u985e\u4e00\u89a7\">2. List of Documents to Be Submitted by Applicants with Each Status of Residence<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/office-sugita.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2cbca30185a2706057229c68aa6a693a-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\u66f8\u985e_\u30b5\u30a4\u30f3\" class=\"wp-image-3492\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"marker\">The contents of the documents to be submitted differ according to the following <strong class=\"acc-color\">3 Groups of status of residence<\/strong><\/span> on the application for permission of change of the status of residence to \"Permanent Resident\".<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list list-style-none list-box is-style-vk-numbered-circle-mark  vk-has-vivid-red-color vk_list_2\">\n<li><strong> \"Spouse or Child of Japanese National\" and \"Spouse or Child of Permanent Resident\"<\/strong><br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong> \"Long-Term Resident\"<\/strong><br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong> Status of Residence for Working (such as \"Engineer\/ Specialist in Humanities\/ International Services\" and \"Dependent\")<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The following table shows the list of documents to be submitted according to the above 3 Groups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Note that <strong class=\"acc-color\">\"\u3007\" stands for \"Must be submitted\"<\/strong> and <strong class=\"acc-color\">\"\u25b3\" stands for \"Better to be (does not have to be) submitted\"<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full chart-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/office-sugita.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/b9c51c1c46a25b2b700c4daa271532e3.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"852\" height=\"1454\" src=\"https:\/\/office-sugita.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/b9c51c1c46a25b2b700c4daa271532e3.png\" alt=\"\u6c38\u4f4f\u8a31\u53ef\u7533\u8acb\u306b\u5fc5\u8981\u306a\u63d0\u51fa\u66f8\u985e(en)\" class=\"wp-image-8732\" srcset=\"https:\/\/office-sugita.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/b9c51c1c46a25b2b700c4daa271532e3.png 852w, https:\/\/office-sugita.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/b9c51c1c46a25b2b700c4daa271532e3-293x500.png 293w, https:\/\/office-sugita.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/b9c51c1c46a25b2b700c4daa271532e3-768x1311.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 852px) 100vw, 852px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group related\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Related Posts<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list list-style-none\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/office-sugita.com\/visa-info\/certofresi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Types of Status of Residence in Japan (ENG. ver. coming soon!)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\u300e\u63d0\u51fa\u3057\u306a\u3051\u308c\u3070\u306a\u3089\u306a\u3044\u66f8\u985e\u300f\u3068\u300e\u63d0\u51fa\u3057\u305f\u65b9\u304c\u3044\u3044\u66f8\u985e\u300f\">2-1. Documents that Shall Be Submitted \/ Documents Better to Be Submitted<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As shown in the above table, there are <strong class=\"acc-color\">3 documents that differ the necessity of submission according to the 3 Groups<\/strong> on the application for permission of change of the status of residence to \"Permanent Resident\".<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-vk-triangle-mark vk-has-vivid-red-color has-vk-color-primary-vivid-color has-text-color vk_list_3\">\n<li><strong>Written Statement of Reason to Need Permanent Residency<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Document Proving Asset\/Property Owned by Applicant or Supporter<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Document Proving Contribution to Japan<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\u6c38\u4f4f\u8a31\u53ef\u3092\u5fc5\u8981\u3068\u3059\u308b\u7406\u7531\u3092\u8a18\u8f09\u3057\u305f\u7406\u7531\u66f8\">Written Statement of Reason to Need Permanent Residency<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"424\" src=\"https:\/\/office-sugita.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/ea22c9e1b87f38281f68d9d2ee46f5b1.jpg\" alt=\"\u5916\u56fd\u4eba_\u5bb6\u65cf\" class=\"wp-image-3863\" srcset=\"https:\/\/office-sugita.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/ea22c9e1b87f38281f68d9d2ee46f5b1.jpg 640w, https:\/\/office-sugita.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/ea22c9e1b87f38281f68d9d2ee46f5b1-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Applicant of Group \u2460<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"marker\">Applicant of Group \u2460 does <strong>NOT<\/strong> have to submit written statement of reason to need Permanent Residency.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This seems to be because there is <strong class=\"acc-color\">a fact <\/strong>that the applicant of Group \u2460 is spouse or child of the person who has permanent residency in Japan, and <strong class=\"acc-color\">the fact itself is admitted as the reason for the applicant to need permanent residency<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In other words, Immigration Services Bureau may consider that it is natural thing for spouse and child of permanent resident in Japan to want to live in Japan together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Applicant of Group \u2461 and \u2462<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"marker\">Applicant of Group \u2461 and \u2462 <strong class=\"acc-color\">SHALL <\/strong>submit <span class=\"marker\">written statement of reason to need Permanent Residency.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This seems to be because applicant of Group \u2461 and \u2462 does not have any family members with permanent residency in Japan, thus <strong class=\"acc-color\">the reason why the applicant wants to get permanent residency can NOT be recognized<\/strong> as obviously as the case of Group \u2460.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\u7533\u8acb\u4eba\u53c8\u306f\u7533\u8acb\u4eba\u3092\u6276\u990a\u3059\u308b\u8005\u306e\u8cc7\u7523\u3092\u8a3c\u660e\u3059\u308b\u8cc7\u6599\">Document Proving Asset\/Property Owned by Applicant or Supporter<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/office-sugita.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/9bdacbdc69a3c0a1acbc7a5736e652ac.jpg\" alt=\"\u304a\u91d1_\u5916\u56fd\" class=\"wp-image-3513\" srcset=\"https:\/\/office-sugita.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/9bdacbdc69a3c0a1acbc7a5736e652ac.jpg 640w, https:\/\/office-sugita.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/9bdacbdc69a3c0a1acbc7a5736e652ac-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Applicant of Group \u2460<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"marker\">Applicant of Group \u2460 does <strong class=\"acc-color\">NOT<\/strong> have to submit document proving asset\/property owned by applicant or supporter.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This seems to be because the legal requirement that the applicant of Group \u2460 (\"Spouse or Child of Japanese National\" and \"Spouse or Child of Permanent Resident\") has to satisfy is <strong class=\"acc-color\">only \"To Be in the Interest of Japan\" requirement<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is explained in <strong class=\"key-color\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/office-sugita.com\/en\/visa-info\/permanent-resident-requirement\/\" target=\"_blank\">the page of \"Legal Requirements of Permission for \"Permanent Residence\" in Japan\"<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, the fact that the applicant of Group \u2460 does not have enough asset\/property to make a living in Japan, normally, can NOT be <strong class=\"acc-color\">the sole reason <\/strong>for recognizing that the applicant does not satisfy \"To Be in the Interest of Japan\" requirement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From this viewpoint, there is no need to clarify that the applicant of Group \u2460 owns enough asset\/property to make a living in Japan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, the applicant of Group \u2460 does not have to submit document proving asset\/property owned by applicant or supporter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Applicant of Group \u2461 and \u2462<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"marker\">Applicant of Group \u2461 and \u2462 <strong class=\"acc-color\">SHALL<\/strong> submit document proving asset\/property owned by applicant or supporter.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is because the applicant of Group \u2461 and \u2462 must satisfy <strong class=\"acc-color\">\"Sufficient Asset or Skills to Earn an Independent Living\"<\/strong> requirement to get the permission for permanent residency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To satisfy \"Sufficient Asset or Skills to Earn an Independent Living\" requirement, the applicant must have the ability to make a living in Japan by him-\/herself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is that, proving that the applicant has <strong class=\"acc-color\">enough asset\/property<\/strong> can be <strong class=\"acc-color\">the proving material<\/strong> to satisfy \"Sufficient Asset or Skills to Earn an Independent Living\".<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, applicant of Group \u2461 and \u2462 shall submit document proving asset\/property owned by applicant or supporter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\u65e5\u672c\u56fd\u3078\u306e\u8ca2\u732e\u7b49\u306b\u4fc2\u308b\u8cc7\u6599\">Document Proving Contribution to Japan<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/office-sugita.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/ff36ca5b8a30b5cba32fc85ed84464ca.jpg\" alt=\"\u8cde_\u76fe\" class=\"wp-image-3865\" srcset=\"https:\/\/office-sugita.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/ff36ca5b8a30b5cba32fc85ed84464ca.jpg 640w, https:\/\/office-sugita.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/ff36ca5b8a30b5cba32fc85ed84464ca-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Specifically, <strong>Document Proving Contribution to Japan<\/strong> includes the following documents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list list-box list-style-none is-style-vk-check-mark\">\n<li><strong>Certificate of commendation, Certificate of appreciation, Certificate of decoration<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Recommendation letter issued by the representative of affiliated company, university, or party<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Other documents proving applicant's contribution to the specific fields<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>It is <strong class=\"acc-color\">recommended<\/strong> to submit document proving contribution to Japan because it may give the examiner of the application <strong class=\"acc-color\">a good impression<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, proving contribution to Japan con not be considered as a material for satisfying any one of the 3 legal requirements for the permission of permanent residency (\"Good Conduct\", \"Sufficient Asset or Skills to Earn an Independent Living\", and \"To Be in the Interest of Japan\").<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, <span class=\"marker\">document proving contribution to Japan is <strong class=\"acc-color\">NOT a necessary document<\/strong> for the applicant of all the 3 Groups.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\u5404\u66f8\u985e\u306e\u8a73\u7d30\">2-2. Detailed Explanation on Each Document<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In this section, each document in the above table is explained detailly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\u6c38\u4f4f\u8a31\u53ef\u7533\u8acb\u66f8\">Application Sheet for Permanent Residence<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The format of application sheet for permanent residence is available from the following link.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a class=\"key-color\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.moj.go.jp\/isa\/content\/930002835.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>External Link: Application for Permanent Residence<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the application sheet, basic information of the applicant (nationality, date of birth, name, passport number, current status of residence and so on) and <strong class=\"acc-color\">confidential information (crime history, details of workplace and so on)<\/strong> shall be filled out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, the sheet has the column to fill out the information on <strong class=\"acc-color\">\"Agent or other authorized person\"<\/strong> because application for permanent residence can be alternatively submitted by the authorized agent (\"Shinsei-Toritsugi-Sha\" in Japanese).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\u5199\u771f\">Photo<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The size of photo itself and the size of person in the photo are specified by the authority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong class=\"key-color\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.isa.go.jp\/en\/applications\/guide\/photo_info.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">External Link: Photograph requirements<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bikou\">\n<p class=\"bikou-title\">Extra Info.<\/p>\n<p class=\"bikou-content\">\n\u30fbPhoto must be taken <strong class=\"acc-color\">3 months before the date of application or later<\/strong>.\n<br><br>\n\u30fbPhoto does not have to be submitted in case the applicant is <strong class=\"acc-color\">16 years old or younger<\/strong>.\n<br><br>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/office-sugita.com\/en\/visa-info\/permanent-resident-acquisition-child\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong class=\"key-color\">Related Post: \"Permanent Residence\" of Child Born in Japan and Legal Requirements<\/strong><\/a>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\u8eab\u5206\u95a2\u4fc2\u3092\u8a3c\u660e\u3059\u308b\u8cc7\u6599\">Document Certifying Identity of Applicant<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"marker\">The contents of document certifying identity of applicant differs<strong> <\/strong>according to the abovementioned 3 Groups of applicant.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Applicant of Group \u2460<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-vk-triangle-mark vk-has-vivid-red-color vk_list_4\">\n<li><strong class=\"key-color\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">(1) In case applicant is spouse of Japanese national<\/span><\/strong><br>\u3000\u3000Copy of family register of applicant's spouse (= Japanese national)<br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong class=\"key-color\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">(2) In case applicant is child of Japanese national<\/span><\/strong><br>\u3000\u3000Copy of family register of Japanese parent<br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong class=\"key-color\">(3) In case applicant is spouse of permanent resident<\/strong> <\/span><br>\u3000\u3000a. Marriage certificate of applicant and permanent resident<br>\u3000\u3000b. Document equivalent to marriage certificate, which proves relationship of applicant and permanent resident<br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong class=\"key-color\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">(4) In case applicant is child of permanent resident or special permanent resident<\/span><\/strong><br>\u3000\u3000a. Birth certificate<br>\u3000\u3000b. Document equivalent to birth certificate, that proves relationship of applicant and permanent resident\/special permanent resident<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Applicant of Group \u2461 and \u2462<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Any one<\/strong> of the following documents<br>\u3000\u3000(1) Certificate of family register <br>\u3000\u3000(2) Birth certificate<br>\u3000\u3000(3) Marriage certificate<br>\u3000\u3000(4) Certificate of information recorded on notification of affiliation of a child<br>\u3000\u3000(5) Document equivalent to any on of (1) to (4)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\u7533\u8acb\u4eba\u3092\u542b\u3080\u5bb6\u65cf\u5168\u54e1(\u4e16\u5e2f)\u306e\u4f4f\u6c11\u7968\">Copy of Certificate of Residence that Includes Information of Applicant and All his\/her Family Members (\"Jumin-hyou\" in Japanese)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Copy of certificate of residence of not only the applicant but also <strong class=\"acc-color\">all the applicant's family members <\/strong>shall be submitted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:51px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\u7533\u8acb\u4eba\u53c8\u306f\u7533\u8acb\u4eba\u3092\u6276\u990a\u3059\u308b\u8005\u306e\u8077\u696d\u3092\u8a3c\u660e\u3059\u308b\u8cc7\u6599\">Document Certifying the Occupation of Applicant or Applicant's Supporter<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Document certifying the occupation of applicant or applicant's supporter differs <strong>according to the work style of applicant\/supporter<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-vk-triangle-mark vk-has-vivid-red-color vk_list_5\">\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong class=\"key-color\">(1) Employee of a company or other parties<\/strong> <\/span><br>\u3000\u3000Certificate of employment<br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong class=\"key-color\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">(2) Self-employed<\/span><\/strong><br>\u3000\u3000a. Copy of tax return<br>\u3000\u3000b. Copy of business permit (if any)<br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong class=\"key-color\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">(3) Others<\/span><\/strong><br>\u3000\u3000Document explaining applicant's\/supporter's occupation (free format) and its proof material<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bikou\">\n<p class=\"bikou-title\">Extra Info.<\/p>\n<p class=\"bikou-content\">\nIn case both applicant and applicant's spouse are <strong class=\"acc-color\">jobless<\/strong>, the applicant shall report it on the document (free format).\n<br><br>\nIn this case, if applicant does not have <strong class=\"acc-color\">enough asset\/property to make a living in Japan<\/strong>, it might be difficult to get the permission of permanent residence.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\u76f4\u8fd1\u306e\u7533\u8acb\u4eba\u53c8\u306f\u7533\u8acb\u4eba\u3092\u6276\u990a\u3059\u308b\u8005\u306e\u6240\u5f97\u53ca\u3073\u7d0d\u7a0e\u72b6\u6cc1\u3092\u8a3c\u660e\u3059\u308b\u8cc7\u6599\">Latest Document Proving Applicant's or Supporter's Income and Tax Payment Status<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The contents of latest document proving applicant's or supporter's income and tax payment status do not differ according to the Group of applicant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, the <strong class=\"acc-color\">QUANTITY <\/strong>differs according to the Group of applicant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-vk-check-mark  vk-has-vivid-red-color list-box has-vk-color-primary-vivid-color has-text-color vk_list_6\">\n<li><strong>Group \u2460: Document of latest 1 year<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Group \u2461 and \u2462: Document of latest 3 years<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-vk-triangle-mark vk-has-vivid-red-color vk_list_7\">\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong class=\"key-color\">(1)  Employee of company or other parties \/ Self-employed<\/strong><br><\/span>\u3000\u3000&nbsp;Taxation (or tax exemption) certificate and tax payment certificate of resident tax (the certificate must show annual gross income and tax payment status)<br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong class=\"key-color\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">(2) Others<\/span><\/strong><br>\u3000\u3000a. Any one of the following documents proving income<br>\u3000\u3000\u3000(a) Copy of passbook<br>\u3000\u3000\u3000(b) Document equivalent to copy of passbook<br>\u3000\u3000b. Taxation (or tax exemption) certificate and tax payment certificate of resident tax (the certificate must show annual gross income and tax payment status)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\u65c5\u5238\u306e\u5199\u3057\">Copy of Passport<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike the children born in Japan with foreign nationality, copy of passport must be submitted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is because those who apply for the permission to change the status of resident to \"Permanent Resident\" normally have passport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group related\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Related Posts<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list list-style-none\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/office-sugita.com\/en\/visa-info\/permanent-resident-acquisition-child\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\"Permanent Residence\" of Child Born in Japan and Legal Requirements<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\u5728\u7559\u30ab\u30fc\u30c9(\u8868\u9762\u53ca\u3073\u88cf\u9762)\u306e\u5199\u3057\">Copy of Residence Card (both front and back sides)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It shall be noted that the copy of <strong class=\"acc-color\">both front and back sides<\/strong> are required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\u8eab\u5143\u4fdd\u8a3c\u306b\u95a2\u3059\u308b\u8cc7\u6599\">Document on Sponsorship<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sponsor<\/strong> is the person who <strong>guarantees<\/strong> the following matters of the applicant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-vk-check-mark vk-has-vivid-red-color list-box vk_list_8\">\n<li><strong>Living expenses during applicant's stay in Japan<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Return fee<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Compliance to Japanese laws<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As it can be understood from the abovementioned matters, to sponsor the applicant is equal to <strong class=\"acc-color\">declaring that the sponsor takes all the responsibility on the applicant's finance and conduct.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The document on sponsorship is as follows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>(1) Declaration of sponsorship<\/strong> <br>\u3000\u3000<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.moj.go.jp\/isa\/content\/930002536.pdf\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.moj.go.jp\/isa\/content\/930002536.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><strong class=\"key-color\">External Link: Format (only in Japanese)<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>(2) Document on sponsor<\/strong><br>\u3000\u3000a. Document proving sponsor's occupation: Certificate of employment (in case of employee), Copy of company register (in case of company director)<br>\u3000\u3000b. Document proving sponsor's income in latest 1 year (such as taxation certificate of resident tax, or copy of withholding tax)<br>\u3000\u3000c. Certificate of residence (\"Jumin-hyou\" in Japanese)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:75px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bikou\">\n<p class=\"bikou-title\">Extra Info.<\/p>\n<p class=\"bikou-content\">\nIn ordinal cases, Japanese national or permanent resident who is spouse or parent of the applicant becomes the sponsor in case of Group \u2460.\n<br>\nIn case the applicant does not have any acquaintance in Japan who can be sponsor, sometimes, <strong class=\"acc-color\">Certified Administrative Procedures Legal Specialist (\"Gyousei-shoshi\" in Japanese) becomes applicant's sponsor<\/strong>.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\u6c38\u4f4f\u8a31\u53ef\u3092\u5fc5\u8981\u3068\u3059\u308b\u7406\u7531\u3092\u8a18\u8f09\u3057\u305f\u7406\u7531\u66f8-1\">Written Statement of Reason to Need Permanent Residency<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As explained above, <strong>applicant of Group \u2460 does not have to submit it<\/strong>, and <strong>applicant of Group \u2461 and \u2462 must submit it<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\u7533\u8acb\u4eba\u53c8\u306f\u7533\u8acb\u4eba\u3092\u6276\u990a\u3059\u308b\u8005\u306e\u8cc7\u7523\u3092\u8a3c\u660e\u3059\u308b\u8cc7\u6599-1\">Document Proving Asset\/Property Owned by Applicant or Supporter<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As explained above, <strong>applicant of Group \u2460 does not have to submit it<\/strong>, and <strong>applicant of Group \u2461 and \u2462 must submit it<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\u65e5\u672c\u56fd\u3078\u306e\u8ca2\u732e\u7b49\u306b\u4fc2\u308b\u8cc7\u6599-1\">Document Proving Contribution to Japan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As explained above,<strong> applicant of all the 3 Groups (\u2460~\u2462) do not have to submit it<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"209\" height=\"131\" src=\"https:\/\/office-sugita.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/section-red.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-804\" style=\"width:52px;height:33px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\u307e\u3068\u3081\">3. Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, we have explained the documents to be submitted in the application for permission of change of status of residence to \"Permanent Resident\".<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It shall be noted that the above explained documents are just <strong class=\"acc-color\">BASIC DOCUMENTS<\/strong> announced by the authority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"marker\">In some cases, the applicant might have to submit the <strong class=\"acc-color\">ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS<\/strong> to clarify that he\/she satisfies all the standards for permission  of permanent residency.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"bulb-icon\"><span class=\"marker\"><strong>The points of this article are as follows:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-vk-check-square-mark list-box vk-has-vivid-red-color vk_list_9\">\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><strong>Three Groups of the applicant<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><br>Those who are with:<br><strong class=\"acc-color\">\u278a<\/strong> \"Spouse or Child of Japanese National\" and \"Spouse or Child of Permanent Resident\" <br><strong class=\"acc-color\">\u278b<\/strong> \"Long-Term Resident\" <br><strong class=\"acc-color\">\u278c<\/strong> Status of Residence for Working (such as \"Engineer\/ Specialist in Humanities\/ International Services\" and \"Dependent\")<br><br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><strong><strong>Documents to be submitted by the applicants of ALL the Groups<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/span><br><strong class=\"acc-color\">\u278a<\/strong> Application Sheet for Permanent Residence<br><strong class=\"acc-color\">\u278b<\/strong> Photo<br><strong class=\"acc-color\">\u278c<\/strong> Document Certifying Identity of Applicant<br><strong class=\"acc-color\">\u278d<\/strong> Copy of Certificate of Residence that Includes Information of Applicant and All his\/her Family Members (\"Jumin-hyou\" in Japanese)<br><strong class=\"acc-color\">\u278e<\/strong> Document Certifying the Occupation of Applicant or Applicant's Supporter<br><strong class=\"acc-color\">\u278f<\/strong> Latest Document Proving Applicant's or Supporter's Income and Tax Payment Status<br><strong class=\"acc-color\">\u2790<\/strong> Copy of Passport<br><strong class=\"acc-color\">\u2791<\/strong> Copy of Residence Card (both front and back sides)<br><strong class=\"acc-color\">\u2792<\/strong> Document on Sponsorship<br><br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><strong><strong>Documents that do NOT have to be submitted \/ Documents better to be submitted according to the Group<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/span><br><strong class=\"acc-color\">\u278a<\/strong> Written Statement of Reason to Need Permanent Residency<br>\u3000\u3000Group \u2460: Applicant must submit it<br>\u3000\u3000Group \u2461 and \u2462: Applicant had better (does not have to) submit it<br><br><strong class=\"acc-color\">\u278b<\/strong> Document Proving Asset\/Property Owned by Applicant or Supporter<br>\u3000\u3000Group \u2460: Applicant must submit it<br>\u3000\u3000Group \u2461 and \u2462: Applicant had better (does not have to) submit it<br><br><strong class=\"acc-color\">\u278c<\/strong> Document Proving Contribution to Japan<br>\u3000\u3000Applicant of all Groups had better (does not have to) submit it<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group related\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Related Posts<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list list-style-none\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/office-sugita.com\/en\/visa-info\/permanent-resident\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Permanent Residence in Japan<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/office-sugita.com\/en\/visa-info\/permanent-resident-acquisition-child\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\"Permanent Residence\" of Child Born in Japan and Legal Requirements<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/office-sugita.com\/visa-info\/certofresi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Types of Status of Residence in Japan (ENG. ver. coming soon!)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/office-sugita.com\/en\/visa-info\/permanent-resident-10y-exception\/\"><p class=\"previous-page\"><< PREVIOUS<br>Exception of \"10-years continuous residence in Japan\" on Permanent Residence Application<\/p><\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\u30b3\u30e9\u30e0column\">Japanese Immigration Column<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong><strong><strong>Columns on Japanese immigration, visa, naturalization, and diplomatic affairs.<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list is-grid columns-2 has-dates aligncenter column-links wp-block-latest-posts\"><li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/office-sugita.com\/en\/2025\/12\/01\/%e5%9c%a8%e7%95%99%e6%89%8b%e7%b6%9a%e3%83%93%e3%82%b6%e7%94%b3%e8%ab%8b-%e5%85%a5%e7%ae%a1%e3%81%ab%e6%94%af%e6%89%95%e3%81%86%e6%89%8b%e6%95%b0%e6%96%99%e5%80%a4%e4%b8%8a%e3%81%92%e3%81%ab\/\">Increase in Application Fees Payable to Immigration for Residence Procedures (Visa Applications)<\/a><time datetime=\"2025-12-01T12:28:02+09:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">2025\u5e7412\u67081\u65e5<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">According to recent reports, the Japanese government is reviewing a plan to significantly raise the fees for application procedures such as change of status of residence and permanent residency for foreign residents, with implementation expected sometime during the 2026 fiscal year.<\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/office-sugita.com\/en\/2025\/11\/27\/%e6%98%a8%e4%bb%8a%e3%81%ae%e5%85%a5%e7%ae%a1%e3%81%ae%e5%af%a9%e6%9f%bb%e7%8a%b6%e6%b3%81%e3%81%ab%e3%81%a4%e3%81%84%e3%81%a62025-11%e7%8f%be%e5%9c%a8\/\">Latest Trends in Immigration Processing Times (as of November 2025)<\/a><time datetime=\"2025-11-27T15:20:53+09:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">2025\u5e7411\u670827\u65e5<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">As of November 27, 2025, the Tokyo Immigration Bureau is experiencing a significant increase in visa-related applications, resulting in noticeably longer processing times than ever before.<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/office-sugita.com\/en\/2025\/09\/15\/pr-application-full-support-jpy121000-get-auto-quote-now\/\" aria-label=\"PR Application FULL Support JPY121,000 \/ Get Auto Quote Now\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"356\" height=\"356\" src=\"https:\/\/office-sugita.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/ead0d4fd041a9cc75470b1372329fdc8.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width:150px;\" \/><\/a><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/office-sugita.com\/en\/2025\/09\/15\/pr-application-full-support-jpy121000-get-auto-quote-now\/\">PR Application FULL Support JPY121,000 \/ Get Auto Quote Now<\/a><time datetime=\"2025-09-15T14:44:32+09:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">2025\u5e749\u670815\u65e5<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Permanent Residency (PR) Full Support \u00a5121,000 Instant auto quote & eligibility check No hidden fees \u2014 docs in [&hellip;]<\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/office-sugita.com\/en\/2025\/08\/07\/%e4%ba%8b%e4%be%8b%e7%b4%b9%e4%bb%8b%ef%bc%9amr-jaber%e6%a7%98%e3%80%81ms-cedro%e6%a7%98%e5%a4%ab%e5%a6%bb-%e3%83%95%e3%82%a3%e3%83%aa%e3%83%94%e3%83%b3%e5%9b%bd%e7%b1%8d%e8%80%85%e3%81%ae\/\">Case Study: Re-marriage\u00a0without Annulment \/ Judicial Recognition\u00a0in Philippine &amp; visa change application for spouse visa<\/a><time datetime=\"2025-08-07T10:53:56+09:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">2025\u5e748\u67087\u65e5<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">When we had initial meeting with Mr. Jaber and Ms. Cedro, Mr. Jaber had \"Temporary Visitor\" visa. They wanted  [&hellip;]<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/office-sugita.com\/en\/2024\/10\/24\/%e4%ba%8b%e4%be%8b%e7%b4%b9%e4%bb%8b%ef%bc%9aevelyn%e6%a7%98%e3%83%bbalbert%e6%a7%98%e5%a4%ab%e5%a6%bb-%e3%83%95%e3%82%a3%e3%83%aa%e3%83%94%e3%83%b3%e5%9b%bd%e7%b1%8d%e8%80%85%e3%81%ae%e5%86%8d\/\" aria-label=\"Case Study: Ms. Evelyn &amp; Mr. Albert \/ Re-marriage of Filipino national\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/office-sugita.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/b9074aca020a3d2632c918744bb87e14-600x600.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"evelyn-san\" style=\"max-width:150px;\" \/><\/a><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/office-sugita.com\/en\/2024\/10\/24\/%e4%ba%8b%e4%be%8b%e7%b4%b9%e4%bb%8b%ef%bc%9aevelyn%e6%a7%98%e3%83%bbalbert%e6%a7%98%e5%a4%ab%e5%a6%bb-%e3%83%95%e3%82%a3%e3%83%aa%e3%83%94%e3%83%b3%e5%9b%bd%e7%b1%8d%e8%80%85%e3%81%ae%e5%86%8d\/\">Case Study: Ms. Evelyn &amp; Mr. Albert \/ Re-marriage of Filipino national<\/a><time datetime=\"2024-10-24T11:49:31+09:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">2024\u5e7410\u670824\u65e5<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Ms. Evelyn once married and divorced a Japanese man, and had not completed annument of marriage or Judicial Re [&hellip;]<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/office-sugita.com\/en\/2024\/10\/05\/%e3%81%8a%e5%ae%a2%e6%a7%98%e3%81%ae%e5%a3%b0%ef%bc%9a%e8%97%a4%e6%be%a4%e6%a7%98%e3%83%bb%e3%82%a8%e3%83%9e%e3%83%aa%e3%83%b3%e6%a7%98%e5%a4%ab%e5%a6%bb-%e3%83%95%e3%82%a3%e3%83%aa%e3%83%94\/\" aria-label=\"Custmer&#039;s Review: Mr. &amp; Ms. Fujisawa \/ Re-marriage of Filipino &amp; \u201cSpouse or Child of Japanese National\u201d\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/office-sugita.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/37e3808047553cedb34daa9b1d7ab2a3-1-600x600.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"fujisawa-san\" style=\"max-width:150px;\" \/><\/a><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/office-sugita.com\/en\/2024\/10\/05\/%e3%81%8a%e5%ae%a2%e6%a7%98%e3%81%ae%e5%a3%b0%ef%bc%9a%e8%97%a4%e6%be%a4%e6%a7%98%e3%83%bb%e3%82%a8%e3%83%9e%e3%83%aa%e3%83%b3%e6%a7%98%e5%a4%ab%e5%a6%bb-%e3%83%95%e3%82%a3%e3%83%aa%e3%83%94\/\">Custmer's Review: Mr. &amp; Ms. Fujisawa \/ Re-marriage of Filipino &amp; \u201cSpouse or Child of Japanese National\u201d<\/a><time datetime=\"2024-10-05T11:40:18+09:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">2024\u5e7410\u67085\u65e5<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">\u3000\u3000Ms. Emmalyn and Mr. Fujisawa came to know about Immigration Lawyer SUGITA International Office hearing good  [&hellip;]<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/office-sugita.com\/en\/2024\/08\/21\/new-service-section-japan-apostille-center\/\" aria-label=\"New Service Section: Japan Apostille Center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"376\" src=\"https:\/\/office-sugita.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/ef827e6cf59dfadd024bfe2c2bfd1f11-600x376.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"JapanAC\" style=\"max-width:150px;\" \/><\/a><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/office-sugita.com\/en\/2024\/08\/21\/new-service-section-japan-apostille-center\/\">New Service Section: Japan Apostille Center<\/a><time datetime=\"2024-08-21T15:47:01+09:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">2024\u5e748\u670821\u65e5<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Get Apostille \/ Legalization from ALL OVER THE WORLD Immigration Lawyer SUGITA International Office has establ [&hellip;]<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/office-sugita.com\/en\/2024\/07\/18\/%e4%ba%8b%e4%be%8b%e7%b4%b9%e4%bb%8b%ef%bc%9a%e3%80%8c%e7%9f%ad%e6%9c%9f%e6%bb%9e%e5%9c%a8%e3%80%8d%e6%9f%bb%e8%a8%bc%e3%83%93%e3%82%b6%e5%86%8d%e7%94%b3%e8%ab%8b%e3%80%81%e3%80%8c%e5%ae%9a%e4%bd%8f\/\" aria-label=\"Case Study: Re-application for \u201cTemporary Visitor\u201d visa &amp; Re-application for COE for \u201cLong Term Resident\u201d (vi-A)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"472\" src=\"https:\/\/office-sugita.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/6c3d6aa8a3c53c95feeae0b373dbd193-1-600x472.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Mr. J\" style=\"max-width:150px;\" \/><\/a><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/office-sugita.com\/en\/2024\/07\/18\/%e4%ba%8b%e4%be%8b%e7%b4%b9%e4%bb%8b%ef%bc%9a%e3%80%8c%e7%9f%ad%e6%9c%9f%e6%bb%9e%e5%9c%a8%e3%80%8d%e6%9f%bb%e8%a8%bc%e3%83%93%e3%82%b6%e5%86%8d%e7%94%b3%e8%ab%8b%e3%80%81%e3%80%8c%e5%ae%9a%e4%bd%8f\/\">Case Study: Re-application for \u201cTemporary Visitor\u201d visa &amp; Re-application for COE for \u201cLong Term Resident\u201d (vi-A)<\/a><time datetime=\"2024-07-18T17:00:13+09:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">2024\u5e747\u670818\u65e5<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">We, Immigration Lawyer SUGITA International Office, supported re-application for \"Temporary Visitor\" visa and  [&hellip;]<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/office-sugita.com\/en\/2024\/07\/06\/customers-review-married-couple-india-vietnam-from-shiga-permanent-resident\/\" aria-label=\"Customer&#039;s Review: Married couple (India &amp; Vietnam) from Shiga \/ \u201cPermanent Resident\u201d\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"472\" src=\"https:\/\/office-sugita.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/7626bc852c993f79fe2ec6fa9c0a1acf-1-600x472.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"indiavietnam\" style=\"max-width:150px;\" \/><\/a><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/office-sugita.com\/en\/2024\/07\/06\/customers-review-married-couple-india-vietnam-from-shiga-permanent-resident\/\">Customer's Review: Married couple (India &amp; Vietnam) from Shiga \/ \u201cPermanent Resident\u201d<\/a><time datetime=\"2024-07-06T12:14:56+09:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">2024\u5e747\u67086\u65e5<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">The clients are married couple (Indian &amp; Vietnamese) living in Shiga prefecture, Japan.&nbsp; Husband was  [&hellip;]<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/office-sugita.com\/en\/2024\/07\/04\/%e3%81%8a%e5%ae%a2%e6%a7%98%e3%81%ae%e5%a3%b0%ef%bc%9ahiratsuka%e3%81%94%e5%a4%ab%e5%a6%bb-%e3%83%95%e3%82%a3%e3%83%aa%e3%83%94%e3%83%b3%e5%9b%bd%e7%b1%8d%e8%80%85%e3%81%ae%e5%86%8d%e5%a9%9a\/\" aria-label=\"Customer&#039;s Review\uff1aMr. &amp; Ms. Hiratsuka \/ Re-marriage without Annulment or Judicial Recognition &amp; COE\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"320\" height=\"240\" src=\"https:\/\/office-sugita.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/37e3808047553cedb34daa9b1d7ab2a3.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"hiratsukasan\" style=\"max-width:150px;\" \/><\/a><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/office-sugita.com\/en\/2024\/07\/04\/%e3%81%8a%e5%ae%a2%e6%a7%98%e3%81%ae%e5%a3%b0%ef%bc%9ahiratsuka%e3%81%94%e5%a4%ab%e5%a6%bb-%e3%83%95%e3%82%a3%e3%83%aa%e3%83%94%e3%83%b3%e5%9b%bd%e7%b1%8d%e8%80%85%e3%81%ae%e5%86%8d%e5%a9%9a\/\">Customer's Review\uff1aMr. &amp; Ms. Hiratsuka \/ Re-marriage without Annulment or Judicial Recognition &amp; COE<\/a><time datetime=\"2024-07-04T14:23:47+09:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">2024\u5e747\u67084\u65e5<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Ms. Hiratsuka once got married and divorced a Japanese man, and she would like to re-marry her current husband [&hellip;]<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/office-sugita.com\/en\/2024\/07\/03\/%e5%9c%a8%e7%95%99%e8%b3%87%e6%a0%bc%e5%a4%89%e6%9b%b4%e8%a8%b1%e5%8f%af%e7%94%b3%e8%ab%8b%e3%81%ae%e6%96%b0%e3%82%b5%e3%83%bc%e3%83%93%e3%82%b9%e3%81%ab%e3%81%a4%e3%81%84%e3%81%a6\/\" aria-label=\"New Service: Low Priced Visa Extension Support \/ Complete your visa extension application AT YOUR HOUSE\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"112\" height=\"110\" src=\"https:\/\/office-sugita.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/463a078fd61344b15b4b3a76e49aed95.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\u5fbd\u7ae0_\u91d1(\u80cc\u666f\u900f\u904e)\" style=\"max-width:150px;\" \/><\/a><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/office-sugita.com\/en\/2024\/07\/03\/%e5%9c%a8%e7%95%99%e8%b3%87%e6%a0%bc%e5%a4%89%e6%9b%b4%e8%a8%b1%e5%8f%af%e7%94%b3%e8%ab%8b%e3%81%ae%e6%96%b0%e3%82%b5%e3%83%bc%e3%83%93%e3%82%b9%e3%81%ab%e3%81%a4%e3%81%84%e3%81%a6\/\">New Service: Low Priced Visa Extension Support \/ Complete your visa extension application AT YOUR HOUSE<\/a><time datetime=\"2024-07-03T17:19:13+09:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">2024\u5e747\u67083\u65e5<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Today, we launched new \"Visa Extension Applicaition Support\" service.You can make visa extension application A [&hellip;]<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/office-sugita.com\/en\/2022\/04\/06\/japan-to-accept-over-100000-foreign-students\/\" aria-label=\"Japan to Accept Over 100,000 Foreign Students\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/office-sugita.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/3155128b25f9c0e33e1d670ec81184fe-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\u52c9\u5f37_\u5916\u56fd\u4eba_\u7537\u5973\" style=\"max-width:150px;\" \/><\/a><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/office-sugita.com\/en\/2022\/04\/06\/japan-to-accept-over-100000-foreign-students\/\">Japan to Accept Over 100,000 Foreign Students<\/a><time datetime=\"2022-04-06T11:39:00+09:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">2022\u5e744\u67086\u65e5<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Japan is accelerating acceptance of foreigners, especially foreign students. 150,000 foreign students are waiting to enter Japan, and 100,000 of them are forecasted to enter Japan until end of May 2022.<\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Application documents for PR application in Japan.  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