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Settlers Visa "adopted adopted child" category

An adopted child under the age of 6 who is a foreign national (applicant) and lives with the support of a Japanese national, a permanent resident, a long-term resident, or a special permanent resident (with residence status). In this case, the category classification will be the following two types.
The type of attached document differs when applying.

"Category 1": When Japanese people support
"Category 2": When you support "Permanent Resident" "Settler" or "Special Permanent Resident"

Attachment documents necessary for application

[Application for Certificate of Eligibility]

"Category 1"

1. Documents issued by your city/ward/town/village office (all of the following)
1. ① One copy of the family register of the Japanese person
  *If there is no record of the adoption, a certificate of acceptance of the adoption notification must be submitted in addition to the family register.
2. ② 1 copy of a Japanese resident's certificate (including all household members)
3. ③ One copy each of the person's resident tax (or exemption) certificate and tax payment certificate (stating total income and tax payment status for the year)
2. Proof of occupation and income
(1) When Japanese work for company
1. ① Certificate of employment for Japanese nationals (1 copy)
(2) If Japanese are self-employed etc.
1. ① Copy of the final tax return for Japanese nationals
2. ② Copy of business license of Japanese person (if available) 1 copy
  * Self-employed people are required to prove their occupation etc.
(3) If Japanese are unemployed
1. ① Copy of deposit and savings passbook as appropriate
3. 1 copy of a letter of guarantee from a Japanese supporter
※ "Sample of guarantee" sample can be downloaded from the following.
4. One birth certificate issued by an institution in the applicant's home country (or foreign country)

"Category 2"

1. Documents issued by your city/ward/town/village office (all of the following)
1. ① Resident tax (or non-tax) certificate and tax payment certificate (stating total income and tax payment status for the year) for dependents
2. ② One copy of the applicant's adoption notification acceptance certificate
  *Submit only if submitted to a Japanese government office.
3. ③ Resident card of dependent (including all household members) 1 copy
2. Proof of occupation and income
(1) When a dependent is working for a company
1. ① Employment certificate of dependent 1 copy
(2) In case of dependents are self-employed etc
1. ① Copy of dependent's tax return
2. ② Copy of the business license of the dependent (if any) 1 copy
  * Self-employed people are required to prove their occupation etc.
(3) If the dependent is unemployed
1. ① Copy of deposit and savings passbook as appropriate
3. 1 copy of a letter of guarantee for dependent
※ "Sample of guarantee" sample can be downloaded from the following.
4. Statement of reasons (explaining why you need to receive support, in the appropriate format) 1 copy
5. One certificate issued by an institution in the applicant's home country (or foreign country) certifying that the adoption has been finalized
6. One birth certificate issued by an institution in the applicant's home country (or foreign country)

【Application for permission to change status of residence】

"Category 1"

1. Documents issued by your city/ward/town/village office (all of the following)
1. ① One copy of the family register of the Japanese person
  *If there is no record of adoption, submit a Certificate of Acceptance of Adoption Notification in addition to the family register.
2. ② Resident tax (or non-tax) certificate and tax payment certificate (stating total income and tax payment status for the year) for Japanese nationals
3. ③ Applicant's residence certificate (including all household members) 1 copy
2. Proof of occupation and income
(1) When Japanese work for company
1. ① Certificate of employment for Japanese nationals (1 copy)
(2) If Japanese are self-employed etc.
1. ① Copy of the final tax return for Japanese nationals
2. ② Copy of business license of Japanese person (if available) 1 copy
  * Self-employed people are required to prove their occupation etc.
(3) If Japanese are unemployed
1. ① Copy of deposit and savings passbook as appropriate
3. 1 copy of a letter of guarantee from a Japanese supporter
※ "Sample of guarantee" sample can be downloaded from the following.
4. One birth certificate issued by an institution in the applicant's home country (or foreign country)

"Category 2"

1. Issued by your city/ward/town/village office
1. ① Resident tax (or non-tax) certificate and tax payment certificate (stating total income and tax payment status for the year) for dependents
2. ② One copy of the applicant's adoption notification acceptance certificate
  *Submit only if submitted to a Japanese government office.
3. ③ Applicant's residence certificate (including all household members) 1 copy
2. Proof of occupation and income
(1) When a dependent is working for a company
1. ① Employment certificate of dependent 1 copy
(2) In case of dependents are self-employed etc
1. ① Copy of dependent's tax return
2. ② Copy of the business license of the dependent (if any) 1 copy
  * Self-employed people are required to prove their occupation etc.
(3) If the dependent is unemployed
1. ① Copy of deposit savings passbook
3. 1 copy of a letter of guarantee for dependent
※ "Sample of guarantee" sample can be downloaded from the following.
4. Statement of reasons (explaining why you need to receive support, in the appropriate format) 1 copy
5. A copy of the adoption permission issued by the family court
* Only submit if the adoption has been finalized in Japan.
6. One certificate issued by an institution in the applicant's home country (or foreign country) certifying that the adoption has been finalized
7. One birth certificate issued by an institution in the applicant's home country (or foreign country)

【Application for extension period application period】

"Category 1"

1. Issued by your city/ward/town/village office
1. ① One copy of the family register of the Japanese person
2. ② Resident tax (or non-tax) certificate and tax payment certificate (stating total income and tax payment status for the year) for Japanese nationals
3. ③ Applicant's residence certificate (including all household members) 1 copy
2. Proof of occupation and income
(1) When Japanese work for company
1. ① Certificate of employment for Japanese nationals (1 copy)
(2) If Japanese are self-employed etc.
1. ① Copy of the final tax return for Japanese nationals
2. ② Copy of business license of Japanese person (if available) 1 copy
  * Self-employed people are required to prove their occupation etc.
(3) If Japanese are unemployed
1. ① Copy of deposit and savings passbook as appropriate
3. 1 copy of a letter of guarantee from a Japanese supporter
※ "Sample of guarantee" sample can be downloaded from the following.

"Category 2"

1. Issued by your city/ward/town/village office
1. ① Applicant's residence card (including all household members) 1 copy
2. ② Resident tax (or non-tax) certificate and tax payment certificate (stating total income and tax payment status for the year) for dependents, one each
2. Proof of occupation and income
(1) When a dependent is working for a company
1. ① Employment certificate of dependent 1 copy
(2) In case of dependents are self-employed etc
1. ① Copy of dependent's tax return
2. ② Copy of the business license of the dependent (if any) 1 copy
  * Self-employed people are required to prove their occupation etc.
(3) If the dependent is unemployed
1. ① Copy of deposit and savings passbook as appropriate
3. 1 copy of a letter of guarantee for dependent
※ "Sample of guarantee" sample can be downloaded from the following.

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.