Conditions and points to note when changing from a dependent visa to a permanent resident visa

What is a family stay visa?

Family stay visaVisa issued to dependents of foreign nationals staying in Japan for the purpose of workingYou read it right!
Dependents are families such as "father, wife, children" from the perspective of foreigners with work visas.
Since it is necessary to prove the relationship between dependents and dependents in order to issue a family stay visa, many people may have prepared a marriage certificate or birth certificate.

Also, the important point is that they are "dependents".Dependents are not treated as non-dependents unless they are found to be financially dependent on their dependents..
For example, if a dependent with an annual income of 300 million yen is supporting a dependent who does not earn any income, this is the case.
On the other hand, if both of you are working and both have enough income to support themselves, you will not be recognized as a dependent and a dependent visa will not be issued.
However, in recent years, there have been many cases in which not only dependents but also dependents cannot live independently without working, so there are many cases where dependents are working within the scope permitted by their dependent visas. Masu.

If you earn more than a certain amount of income, there is a possibility that you will be able to switch to a working visa, so you need to be careful when using this visa.

Prerequisite main body is required

First of all, as a major premiseEven if a person with a dependent visa applies for a permanent residence visa alone, it is unlikely to be approved..
If you are trying to apply for permanent residence from a dependent visa, you will probably not be granted permission unless you apply with your spouse or parents at the same time.
This is because the status of a dependent visa is originally a visa attached to a work visa.
In other words, it is not possible to apply for permanent residence with a dependent visa alone, as it is a visa that requires the applicant to have a working visa.
Similarly, if a person with a work visa applies for permanent residence and is not permitted, it is unlikely that the permission for a family stay visa will be granted.

The principal person is “A person in the family who has an income and supports their daily life".
In other words, a dependent visa will not be issued if there are no dependents to support the family, so when applying for permanent residence, a dependent is required first.
Therefore, if you are considering applying for permanent residence with a family stay visa, you must first confirm your intention to apply for permanent residence.

Conditions and required documents for applying for permanent residence from a family stay visa

Now that we know that the applicant is required, what are the conditions for a dependent visa holder to apply for permanent residence?

If you are thinking about applying in the future, be sure to understand the conditions and prepare in advance.
It takes time to prepare after thinking about applying, so it is easier to collect the necessary documents little by little while satisfying the conditions when the family decides to apply for permanent residence.
However,Current stateThere are many documents that need to be filled out, so please limit your preparations to a limited extent, such as saving past documents that you need.

▼ Conditions for permanent residence application

If you have a family stay visa and want to apply for permanent residence,Marriage with substance has passed for more than 3 years and has been in Japan for more than 1 year."is needed.
The child will be relaxed a little more, and if you have been in Japan for more than a year, you can apply for a permanent residence permit.

Of course, marriage on paper is not recognized.That is why it is considered a real marriage.
Foreign couples who have been married in Japan for a long time will likely meet the requirements without any problems.

Also, if the person concerned becomes a permanent resident ahead of others, there is no need to meet these conditions.
Because,If you had a dependent visa, at that point,Spouse of permanent resident etc.Corresponds toTherefore, the requirements for permanent residence application will be relaxed.
In that case, it may seem very easy, but you need to be careful because there is a possibility that you will be caught in another part when applying for permanent residence.
We will discuss them in a later section.

Basically, if you apply for permanent residence from a family stay visa,It is OK if you have lived a married life with substance for 3 years or more in JapanPlease think about it.

▼ Required documents for permanent residence application

What documents do I need to apply for permanent residence from a family stay visa?

The following documents are required by the Immigration Bureau.

• ● Permanent residence permit application
• ● Photo (length 4 cm ✕ width 3 cm)
• ● Reason book
• ● Materials proving identity
• ● Resident's card for the entire family (household) including the applicant
• ● Materials certifying the profession of the applicant or those who support the applicant
• ● Proof of income for the most recent (past 5 years) applicants and their dependents
• ● Documents certifying the tax payment status of the most recent (past 5 years) applicants and their dependents
• ● Certificate of payment of the public pension of the applicant and his / her dependents
• ● Certificate of payment of public medical insurance premiums for applicants and their dependents
• ● A copy of your savings passbook
• ● Passport
• ● Residence card
• ● Identity Guarantee
• ● Resident's card of guarantor
• ● Certificate of employment of guarantor
• ● Guarantor's income certificate for the past year
• ● Certificate of commendation, certificate of appreciation, etc. * If any
• ● Understanding

As you can see, there are a lot of things to prepare.
Additionally, you may be asked for other documents, so don't feel relieved just because you have gathered all of the above.
If you are asked for any additional material, please be prepared to submit it immediately.

When applying for permanent residence, "with the main body" (it seems strange not to do so)

If you have a family stay visa and want to apply for permanent residence, it is common to apply for permanent residence with your family.
Of course, only the person who owns the visa or those who have a family stay visa can apply, but it is customary that they are easily denied permission.
This is because if only one person applies for permanent residence, the person in charge of the immigration bureau will wonder, ``Why don't the other family members apply?''

In such cases, for example, a family member with a family stay visa may be working overtime for activities outside the status of qualification.
This makes people think that you are the only one applying because it will put you at a disadvantage when applying for permanent residence.
If you have a dependent visa and work hours that exceed the amount permitted under the status of residence, your application for permanent residence will likely be rejected.
Similarly, if only those with dependent visas apply for permanent residence, there will be suspicions that something is wrong, and the chances of being granted permission will be extremely low.

Therefore, unless there is a special reason, it is basic to apply for permanent residence together with the person in question.
Also, if you apply together with your family, the conditions for living in Japan for 10 years or more and working experience for 5 years or more will be relaxed, so the hurdles for applying for permanent residence will be lowered.
From the above, it is recommended that you apply for permanent residence with the main body.

The status of residence of family members is also examined.

When applying for permanent residence, in addition to documents,The residence status of family members will also be examined..
What I mean by this is the above-mentioned overtime work related to activities other than that permitted under the status of residence previously granted, and if there is a family member with bad behavior, there is a high possibility that permission will not be granted.
No matter how good the person is, it is meaningless if the family member violates the requirements.

If the applicant is alone and has no family, they only need to be conscious of themselves, but when applying for a dependent visa, the story is different.
If there is a family member on a dependent visa, the residence status of the entire family will be examined as one.
Therefore, if you are thinking about applying for permanent residence, you need to be aware of the daily behavior of all family members.
In addition, non-payment of taxes and insurance premiums are also subject to review, so if you are applying for permanent residence with the person on a dependent visa, please be aware that you are also subject to review. Please give it to me.

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