Specific research activities

Overview

Specific research activities

There is "specific research activity" in 1 corresponding to the specific activity visa.
Foreign residents fall under the requirements specified by the applicable Ordinance of the Ministry of Justice as an effective promotion of research on specific fields requiring highly specialized knowledge or for industrial development related thereto Act on conducting research, research guidance or education on the specific field at the institution of the institution based on a contract with the agency that conducts business activities to conduct business activities limited to those designated by the Minister of Justice) , University, or equivalent institution, or technical college of higher education), or if you wish to engage in activities related to research, research guidance, or education related to the specific field in conjunction with such activities This status of residence is required.

 

Requirements for obtaining specific activity visas

Applicant's Requirement

  1. The purpose is to conduct research in a specific field that requires a high level of specialized knowledge (hereinafter referred to as “specific research”).
    ※ "Requiring highly specialized knowledge ~ research" is a research at a level that is normally conducted by those who complete the master's course or higher, and is in the basic and creative fields.
    ※ "Specific fields" must be specifically specified as an independent research field generally academically, so it is vague, such as "field of natural science" or "field of humanities science" It can not be said that it is specified in things, it must be more concrete.
    The research fields subject to this research activity are not limited in advance by laws and regulations, but are individually examined for the applicability when there is an application concerning "specific research activities". There are research fields recognized as subjects of "specific research activities" in the past, such as nanotechnology, biotechnology, optical science technology, life science, information technology, elementary particle science, economics related to the automobile industry, etc. In particular It is not limited and it is expected that a wide variety of research fields will be accepted in the future.
    Requirements of a specific research institution
    1. Public and private institutions in Japan conducting specific research (hereinafter referred to as "Specific Research Organizations") shall prepare facilities, facilities and other research systems necessary for the specific research and conduct them.
    ※ In order to be recognized as "improving the research system", it is necessary that the size of the institution's facilities and research expenses, etc. are secured according to the research field, and the system to conduct the research is in place .
    2. The outcome of a specific research is actually used for the specific research conducted by the specific research institution or other institutes linked with it, or the business activities pertaining to the related industry or is expected to be considerable Something.
    3. It shall be prepared by preparing a sufficient management system concerning the residence of foreigners conducting activities intended for specific research.
    ・ Periodically report the operating status of the foreigner to the Regional Immigration Bureau, etc., which applied for the foreigner's entry
    · Report even when there is a change in the contents of contract or termination of contract etc
    ・ Submission of a written agreement to give appropriate guidance to the foreigner regarding residence in Japan

Application flow

  1. Preparation of application documents and other necessary documents.
    ① Application documents and attached documents
    ② Photo (length 4cm x width 3cm) 1 leaf * Capless, backgroundless and clear, taken from the front within 3 months before application.
    Please describe the name of the applicant on the back of the photo and paste it in the photo column of the application form.
    ③ Other
    [Application for Certificate of Eligibility]
    -One reply envelope (a standard envelope with a 392-yen postage stamp (for simple registered mail) attached)
    【Application for permission to change status of residence and application for renewal of period of stay】
    · Present passport and residence card
    · Postcard (write address and name)
  2. Apply to the Immigration Bureau Submit the above documents.
  3. Notification of results Notification of the results will be sent to the immigration bureau at the time of application by the envelope or postcard.
  4. Procedure at Immigration Bureau
    [Application for Certificate of Eligibility]
    You do not need.
    【Application for permission to change status of residence and application for renewal of period of stay】
    Go to Immigration Bureau, purchase revenue stamps and sign a receipt.

Attachment documents necessary for application

[Application for Certificate of Eligibility]

  1. An overview of the Japanese agencies that made a contract with the applicant and the following materials that clarify business activities
    ① Guidebook (pamphlet etc.) 1
    ② Registered matter certificate 1
    ③ Documents conforming to ① and ② above
    ④ List of foreign employees (nationality, name, gender, birth date, date of entry, date of entry, status of residence, period of stay, period of stay, expiration date of the period of stay, including duties) 1
    ⑤ Agreement 1
  2. Documents evidencing the content, duration, status and compensation of activities in one of the following
    ① Copy of employment contract with host institution 1
    ② A copy of the instruction from the host institution 1
    ③ A copy of the notice of recruitment from the host institution 1
    ④ Documents conforming to ① to ③ above
  3. Graduation certificate and employment history, documents certifying other backgrounds
    ① Graduation certificate 1
    ② Certificate of incumbency 1
    ④ Resume 1

【Application for permission to change status of residence】

  1. An overview of the Japanese agencies that made a contract with the applicant and the following materials that clarify business activities
    ① Guidebook (pamphlet etc.) 1
    ② Registered matter certificate 1
    ③ Documents conforming to ① and ② above
    ④ List of foreign employees (including nationality, name, gender, date of birth, date of entry, date of entry, status of residence, period of stay, period of stay, expiration date of the period of stay, job details) 1
    ⑤ Agreement 1
  2. Documents evidencing the content, duration, status and compensation of activities in one of the following
    ① Copy of employment contract with Japanese institution 1
    ② Copy of the instruction from the institution in Japan 1
    ③ Copy of recruitment letter from Japanese institution 1
    ④ Documents conforming to ① to ③ above
  3. Graduation certificate and employment history Documents certifying backgrounds
    ① Graduation certificate 1
    ② Certificate of incumbency 1
    ③ 1 resume
  4. Other (in case of changing jobs)
    ① Retirement certificate (clarified retirement date) created by former employment agency 1
    ② Tax (or tax exemption) certificate of residence tax and tax payment certificate (with 1 total income and taxation status stated) Each 1

【Application for extension period application period】

  1. Documents evidencing the content, duration, status and compensation of activities in one of the following
    ① Certificate of employment from Japanese institutions 1
    ② Copy of the instruction from the institution in Japan 1
    ③ Copy of employment agreement from Japanese institution 1
    ④ Documents conforming to ① to ③ above
  2. Taxation (or tax exemption) certificate of residence tax, and tax payment certificate (with annual gross income and tax status of 1 stated)
  3. Other Copies of the profit and loss statement of the business establishment related to the project if the applicant conducts research, research guidance, or activities related to education by himself in "Specific research activities"

Points to note when preparing application documents

1. Please submit all certificates issued in Japan within the period of 3 months from issue date.
2. If the documents to be submitted are in foreign languages, please attach a translation.

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