Documents required for a long-term resident visa "third generation Japanese" - For visa applications, go to Climb, an administrative scrivener corporation in Takadanobaba, Tokyo!

Settlers Visa "Nikkei 3" category

There is no specific category for foreign nationals (applicants) who are third-generation Japanese.
However, when renewing a visa, the documents required differ depending on whether it is the first time or the second time onwards, and also depend on the applicant's income situation.

Attachment documents necessary for application

[Application for Certificate of Eligibility]

1. Documents issued by your city/ward/town/village office (all of the following)
1. ① One copy of the family register or removal from the family register of the grandparents (Japanese)
2. ② Marriage registration certificate (for both grandparents and parents)
3. ③ Birth Notification Acceptance Certificate (applicant's) 1 copy
4. ④ Death notification acceptance certificate (for grandparents and parents) 1 each
5. ⑤ Resident registration card of all household members living together in Japan (1 copy)
  *① to ④ are to be submitted only if notification has been filed with a Japanese government office.
  *Item ⑤ is to be submitted only if you are living with someone who resides in Japan.
2. Proof of living expenses in Japan
(1) When the applicant prove by him / herself
1. ① Certificate of bank balance (in the applicant's name)
2. ② 1 copy of employment plan certificate or employment offer letter (issued by a Japanese company)
(2) When the sponsoring expenses payer is in Japan on behalf of the applicant
1. ① 1 copy of each of the sponsor's resident tax (or exemption) certificate and tax payment certificate (stating total income and tax payment status for the year)
3. One letter of guarantee from a Japanese national or permanent resident
※ "Sample of guarantee" sample can be downloaded from the following.
4. One copy of the applicant's criminal record certificate (issued by an institution in the applicant's home country)
5. One marriage certificate issued by an institution in the home country (foreign country) of each of the grandparents and parents
6. Birth certificates issued by an institution in the home country (or foreign country) of both parents
7. Certificate of recognition issued by an institution in the applicant's home country (or foreign country)
*Only those who have a certificate of recognition should submit this.
8. Official documents proving the existence of grandparents and parents, as appropriate
Example: Grandparents' and parents' passports, death certificates, driver's licenses, etc.
9. Official documents verifying the identity of the applicant, as appropriate
Examples: Identification card (ID card), driver's license, military service certificate, voter's book, etc.
10. One of the following certificates proving a certain level of Japanese language proficiency:
1. ① Documents certifying that Japanese language education at the Japanese language institution specified by the Minister of Justice was notified 6 months or more
2. ② Documents certifying that you passed N2 for Japanese Language Proficiency Test
3. ③ BJT Business Japanese Language Proficiency Test conducted by the Japan Association of Japanese Language Proficiency Test Association JLRT Document proving that you acquired over 400 points in the test (written test)
4. ④ Documents certifying education of 1 years or more at the school prescribed in Article 1 of the School Education Act (except kindergarten)
  *This document must be submitted if you wish to extend your period of stay to 5 years (excluding minors).

【Application for permission to change status of residence】

1. Documents issued by your city/ward/town/village office (all of the following)
1. ① One copy of the family register or removal from the family register of the grandparents (Japanese)
2. ② Marriage registration certificate (for both grandparents and parents)
3. ③ Birth Notification Acceptance Certificate (applicant's) 1 copy
4. ④ Death notification acceptance certificate (for grandparents and parents) 1 each
5. ⑤ Applicant's residence card (including all household members) 1 copy
  ※②～④ are to be submitted only if notification has been filed with a Japanese government office.
2. Proof of living expenses in Japan
(1) When the applicant prove by him / herself
1. ① Bankbook balance certificate (in the applicant's name) as appropriate
2. ② 1 copy of employment plan certificate or employment offer letter (issued by a Japanese company)
(2) When the sponsoring expenses payer is in Japan on behalf of the applicant
1. ① 1 copy of each of the sponsor's resident tax (or exemption) certificate and tax payment certificate (stating total income and tax payment status for the year)
3. One letter of guarantee from a Japanese national or permanent resident
※ "Sample of guarantee" sample can be downloaded from the following.
4. One copy of the applicant's criminal record certificate (issued by an institution in the applicant's home country)
5. One marriage certificate issued by an institution in the home country (foreign country) of each of the grandparents and parents
6. Birth certificates issued by an institution in the home country (or foreign country) of both parents
7. Certificate of recognition issued by an institution in the applicant's home country (or foreign country)
*Only those who have a certificate of recognition should submit this.
8. Official documents proving the existence of grandparents and parents, as appropriate
Example: Grandparents' and parents' passports, death certificates, driver's licenses, etc.
9. Official documents verifying the identity of the applicant, as appropriate
Examples: Identification card (ID card), driver's license, military service certificate, voter's book, etc.
10. One of the following certificates proving a certain level of Japanese language proficiency:
1. ① Documents certifying that Japanese language education at the Japanese language institution specified by the Minister of Justice was notified 6 months or more
2. ② Documents certifying that you passed N2 for Japanese Language Proficiency Test
3. ③ BJT Business Japanese Language Proficiency Test conducted by the Japan Association of Japanese Language Proficiency Test Association JLRT Document proving that you acquired over 400 points in the test (written test)
4. ④ Documents certifying education of 1 years or more at the school prescribed in Article 1 of the School Education Act (except kindergarten)
  *This document must be submitted if you wish to extend your period of stay to 5 years (excluding minors).

[Application for extension of period of stay (first time)]

"When 3 or spouse is working for a company etc."

1. Documents issued by your city/ward/town/village office (all of the following)
1. ① One copy of the family register or removal from the family register of the grandparents (Japanese)
2. ② 1 copy of the applicant's residence certificate (including all household members)
3. ③ One copy each of the resident tax (or exemption) certificate and tax payment certificate (stating total income and tax payment status for the year) for the applicant or spouse (the person with the higher income)
2. Employment certificate of the applicant or spouse (higher earner)
3. One letter of guarantee from a Japanese national or permanent resident
※ "Sample of guarantee" sample can be downloaded from the following.
4. One copy of the applicant's criminal record certificate (issued by an institution in the applicant's home country)
*Only submit if you have never submitted an application to the Immigration Bureau before.
5. One marriage certificate issued by an institution in the home country (foreign country) of each of the grandparents and parents
6. Birth certificates issued by an institution in the home country (or foreign country) of both parents
7. Certificate of recognition issued by an institution in the applicant's home country (or foreign country)
*Only those who have a certificate of recognition should submit this.
8. One of the following certificates proving a certain level of Japanese language proficiency:
1. ① Documents certifying that Japanese language education at the Japanese language institution specified by the Minister of Justice was notified 6 months or more
2. ② Documents certifying that you passed N2 for Japanese Language Proficiency Test
3. ③ BJT Business Japanese Language Proficiency Test conducted by the Japan Association of Japanese Language Proficiency Test Association JLRT Document proving that you acquired over 400 points in the test (written test)
4. ④ Documents certifying education of 1 years or more at the school prescribed in Article 1 of the School Education Act (except kindergarten)
  * If you wish for the period of stay "5 Year" you will need to submit (except minors)

"When 3 world or spouse is self-employed etc."

1. Documents issued by your city/ward/town/village office (all of the following)
1. ① One copy of the family register or removal from the family register of the grandparents (Japanese)
2. ② 1 copy of the applicant's residence certificate (including all household members)
3. ③ One copy each of the resident tax (or exemption) certificate and tax payment certificate (stating total income and tax payment status for the year) for the applicant or spouse (the person with the higher income)
2. Proof of occupation and income
1. ① Copy of the final tax return of the applicant or spouse (the person with the higher income)
2. ② Copy of business license of the applicant or spouse (higher earner) (if available) 1 copy
  *Self-employed individuals will need to provide proof of their occupation, etc.
3. One letter of guarantee from a Japanese national or permanent resident
※ "Sample of guarantee" sample can be downloaded from the following.
4. One copy of the applicant's criminal record certificate (issued by an institution in the applicant's home country)
*Only submit if you have never submitted an application to the Immigration Bureau before.
5. One marriage certificate issued by an institution in the home country (foreign country) of each of the grandparents and parents
6. Birth certificates issued by an institution in the home country (or foreign country) of both parents
7. Certificate of recognition issued by an institution in the applicant's home country (or foreign country)
*Only those who have a certificate of recognition should submit this.
8. One of the following certificates proving a certain level of Japanese language proficiency:
1. ① Documents certifying that Japanese language education at the Japanese language institution specified by the Minister of Justice was notified 6 months or more
2. ② Documents certifying that you passed N2 for Japanese Language Proficiency Test
3. ③ BJT Business Japanese Language Proficiency Test conducted by the Japan Association of Japanese Language Proficiency Test Association JLRT Document proving that you acquired over 400 points in the test (written test)
4. ④ Documents certifying education of 1 years or more at the school prescribed in Article 1 of the School Education Act (except kindergarten)
  * If you wish for the period of stay "5 Year" you will need to submit (except minors)

"When both 3 society and spouse are unemployed"

1. Documents issued by your city/ward/town/village office (all of the following)
1. ① One copy of the family register or removal from the family register of the grandparents (Japanese)
2. ② 1 copy of the applicant's residence certificate (including all household members)
3. ③ One copy each of the resident tax (or exemption) certificate and tax payment certificate (stating total income and tax payment status for the year) for the applicant or spouse (the person with the higher income)
2. Copy of bankbook (if necessary)
3. One letter of guarantee from a Japanese national or permanent resident
※ "Sample of guarantee" sample can be downloaded from the following.
4. One copy of the applicant's criminal record certificate (issued by an institution in the applicant's home country)
*Only submit if you have never submitted an application to the Immigration Bureau before.
5. One marriage certificate issued by an institution in the home country (foreign country) of each of the grandparents and parents
6. Birth certificates issued by an institution in the home country (or foreign country) of both parents
7. Certificate of recognition issued by an institution in the applicant's home country (or foreign country)
*Only those who have a certificate of recognition should submit this.
8. One of the following certificates proving a certain level of Japanese language proficiency:
1. ① Documents certifying that Japanese language education at the Japanese language institution specified by the Minister of Justice was notified 6 months or more
2. ② Documents certifying that you passed N2 for Japanese Language Proficiency Test
3. ③ BJT Business Japanese Language Proficiency Test conducted by the Japan Association of Japanese Language Proficiency Test Association JLRT Document proving that you acquired over 400 points in the test (written test)
4. ④ Documents certifying education of 1 years or more at the school prescribed in Article 1 of the School Education Act (except kindergarten)
  * If you wish for the period of stay "5 Year" you will need to submit (except minors)

"When 3 is a dependent (with parents etc. being supported)"

1. Documents issued by your city/ward/town/village office (all of the following)
1. ① One copy of the family register or removal from the family register of the grandparents (Japanese)
2. ② 1 copy of the applicant's residence certificate (including all household members)
3. ③ Resident tax (or non-tax) certificate and tax payment certificate (stating total income and tax payment status for the year) for dependents
2. Proof of occupation and income
(1) When a dependent is working for a company
1. ① 1 copy of employment certificate for dependent
(2) In case of self-employed etc by dependents
1. ① A copy of the tax return of the dependent
2. ② Copy of the business license of the dependent (if any) 1 copy
  *Self-employed individuals will need to provide proof of their occupation, etc.
(3) If the dependents are unemployed
1. ① Copy of your bankbook (1 copy)
3. One letter of guarantee from a Japanese national or permanent resident
※ "Sample of guarantee" sample can be downloaded from the following.
4. One copy of the applicant's criminal record certificate (issued by an institution in the applicant's home country)
*Only submit if you have never submitted an application to the Immigration Bureau before.
5. One marriage certificate issued by an institution in the home country (foreign country) of each of the grandparents and parents
6. Birth certificates issued by an institution in the home country (or foreign country) of both parents
7. Certificate of recognition issued by an institution in the applicant's home country (or foreign country)
*Only those who have a certificate of recognition should submit this.
8. One of the following certificates proving a certain level of Japanese language proficiency:
1. ① Documents certifying that Japanese language education at the Japanese language institution specified by the Minister of Justice was notified 6 months or more
2. ② Documents certifying that you passed N2 for Japanese Language Proficiency Test
3. ③ BJT Business Japanese Language Proficiency Test conducted by the Japan Association of Japanese Language Proficiency Test Association JLRT Document proving that you acquired over 400 points in the test (written test)
4. ④ Documents certifying education of 1 years or more at the school prescribed in Article 1 of the School Education Act (except kindergarten)
  * If you wish for the period of stay "5 Year" you will need to submit (except minors)

[Application for extension of period of stay (second or subsequent time)]

"When 3 or spouse is working for a company etc."

1. Documents issued by your city/ward/town/village office (all of the following)
1. ① Applicant's residence card (including all household members) 1 copy
2. ② One copy each of the resident tax (or exemption) certificate and tax payment certificate (stating total income and tax payment status for the year) for the applicant or spouse (the person with the higher income)
2. Employment certificate of the applicant or spouse (higher earner)
3. One letter of guarantee from a Japanese national or permanent resident
※ "Sample of guarantee" sample can be downloaded from the following.
4. One copy of the applicant's criminal record certificate (issued by an institution in the applicant's home country)
*Only submit if you have never submitted an application to the Immigration Bureau before.
5. One of the following certificates proving a certain level of Japanese language proficiency:
1. ① Documents certifying that Japanese language education at the Japanese language institution specified by the Minister of Justice was notified 6 months or more
2. ② Documents certifying that you passed N2 for Japanese Language Proficiency Test
3. ③ BJT Business Japanese Language Proficiency Test conducted by the Japan Association of Japanese Language Proficiency Test Association JLRT Document proving that you acquired over 400 points in the test (written test)
4. ④ Documents certifying education of 1 years or more at the school prescribed in Article 1 of the School Education Act (except kindergarten)
  * If you wish for the period of stay "5 Year" you will need to submit (except minors)

"When 3 world or spouse is self-employed etc."

1. Documents issued by your city/ward/town/village office (all of the following)
1. ① Applicant's residence card (including all household members) 1 copy
2. ② One copy each of the resident tax (or exemption) certificate and tax payment certificate (stating total income and tax payment status for the year) for the applicant or spouse (the person with the higher income)
2. Proof of occupation and income
1. ① Copy of the final tax return of the applicant or spouse (the person with the higher income)
2. ② Copy of business license of the applicant or spouse (higher earner) (if available) 1 copy
  *Self-employed individuals will need to provide proof of their occupation, etc.
3. One letter of guarantee from a Japanese national or permanent resident
※ "Sample of guarantee" sample can be downloaded from the following.
4. One copy of the applicant's criminal record certificate (issued by an institution in the applicant's home country)
*Only submit if you have never submitted an application to the Immigration Bureau before.
5. One of the following certificates proving a certain level of Japanese language proficiency:
1. ① Documents certifying that Japanese language education at the Japanese language institution specified by the Minister of Justice was notified 6 months or more
2. ② Documents certifying that you passed N2 for Japanese Language Proficiency Test
3. ③ BJT Business Japanese Language Proficiency Test conducted by the Japan Association of Japanese Language Proficiency Test Association JLRT Document proving that you acquired over 400 points in the test (written test)
4. ④ Documents certifying education of 1 years or more at the school prescribed in Article 1 of the School Education Act (except kindergarten)
  * If you wish for the period of stay "5 Year" you will need to submit (except minors)

"When both 3 society and spouse are unemployed"

1. Documents issued by your city/ward/town/village office (all of the following)
1. ① Applicant's residence card (including all household members) 1 copy
2. ② One copy each of the resident tax (or exemption) certificate and tax payment certificate (stating total income and tax payment status for the year) for the applicant or spouse (the person with the higher income)
2. Copy of bankbook (if necessary)
3. One letter of guarantee from a Japanese national or permanent resident
※ "Sample of guarantee" sample can be downloaded from the following.
4. One copy of the applicant's criminal record certificate (issued by an institution in the applicant's home country)
*Only submit if you have never submitted an application to the Immigration Bureau before.
5. One of the following certificates proving a certain level of Japanese language proficiency:
1. ① Documents certifying that Japanese language education at the Japanese language institution specified by the Minister of Justice was notified 6 months or more
2. ② Documents certifying that you passed N2 for Japanese Language Proficiency Test
3. ③ BJT Business Japanese Language Proficiency Test conducted by the Japan Association of Japanese Language Proficiency Test Association JLRT Document proving that you acquired over 400 points in the test (written test)
4. ④ Documents certifying education of 1 years or more at the school prescribed in Article 1 of the School Education Act (except kindergarten)
  * If you wish for the period of stay "5 Year" you will need to submit (except minors)

"When 3 is a dependent (with parents etc. being supported)"

1. Documents issued by your city/ward/town/village office (all of the following)
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 1 copy of employment certificate for dependent
(2) In case of self-employed etc by dependents
1. ① A copy of the tax return of the dependent
2. ② Copy of the business license of the dependent (if any) 1 copy
  *Self-employed individuals will need to provide proof of their occupation, etc.
(3) If the dependents are unemployed
1. ① Copy of your bankbook (1 copy)
3. One letter of guarantee from a Japanese national or permanent resident
※ "Sample of guarantee" sample can be downloaded from the following.
4. One copy of the applicant's criminal record certificate (issued by an institution in the applicant's home country)
*Only submit if you have never submitted an application to the Immigration Bureau before.
5. One of the following certificates proving a certain level of Japanese language proficiency:
1. ① Documents certifying that Japanese language education at the Japanese language institution specified by the Minister of Justice was notified 6 months or more
2. ② Documents certifying that you passed N2 for Japanese Language Proficiency Test
3. ③ BJT Business Japanese Language Proficiency Test conducted by the Japan Association of Japanese Language Proficiency Test Association JLRT Document proving that you acquired over 400 points in the test (written test)
4. ④ Documents certifying education of 1 years or more at the school prescribed in Article 1 of the School Education Act (except kindergarten)
  * If you wish for the period of stay "5 Year" you will need to submit (except minors)

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.