Permanent Resident Visa "Spouse of Second Generation Japanese" Required Documents - If you are applying for a visa, go to Climb, an administrative scrivener corporation in Takadanobaba, Tokyo!

Settlers Visa "Spouse of Nikkei 3" category

If the foreign national (applicant) is the spouse (husband or wife) of a second-generation Japanese, they are classified into the following three categories.
The type of attached document differs when applying.

"Category 1": Nikkei 3 people are working for a company etc.
"Category 2": When Japanese Nation 3 is self-employed etc
"Category 3": When the Japanese 3 world is unemployed

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 Marriage registration acceptance certificate 1 copy
  *Submit only if notified to a government office in Japan.
2. ② 3 copy of the second generation resident's certificate (including all household members)
3. ③ One copy each of the second generation resident tax (or exemption) certificate and tax payment certificate (stating total income and tax payment status for the year)
2. Certificate of employment for second generation immigrants (3 copy)
3. Letter of guarantee (usually the guarantor is second generation) 3 copy
※ "Sample of guarantee" sample can be downloaded from the following.
4. One marriage certificate issued by an institution in the applicant's home country (or foreign country)
5. One birth certificate issued by an institution in the applicant's home country (or foreign country)
6. Questionnaire (1 copy)
* The sample of "Questionnaire" can be downloaded from the following.
7. Snapshots (2-3 photos of the two of you together, showing your appearance clearly)
8. One copy of the applicant's criminal record certificate (issued by an institution in the applicant's home country)
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)
  * Must be submitted if you wish to extend your period of stay to 5 years (excluding minors)

"Category 2"

1. Documents issued by your city/ward/town/village office (all of the following)
1. ① Marriage registration acceptance certificate 1 copy
  *Submit only if notified to a government office in Japan.
2. ② 3 copy of the second generation resident's certificate (including all household members)
3. ③ One copy each of the second generation 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. ① Copy of the second generation tax return
2. ② Copy of the second generation's business license (if available) 3 copy
  *Self-employed individuals will need to prove their occupation, etc.
3. Letter of guarantee (usually the guarantor is second generation) 3 copy
※ "Sample of guarantee" sample can be downloaded from the following.
4. One marriage certificate issued by an institution in the applicant's home country (or foreign country)
5. One birth certificate issued by an institution in the applicant's home country (or foreign country)
6. Questionnaire (1 copy)
* The sample of "Questionnaire" can be downloaded from the following.
7. Snapshots (2-3 photos of the two of you together, showing your appearance clearly)
8. One copy of the applicant's criminal record certificate (issued by an institution in the applicant's home country)
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)
  * Must be submitted if you wish to extend your period of stay to 5 years (excluding minors)

"Category 3"

1. Documents issued by your city/ward/town/village office (all of the following)
1. ① Marriage registration acceptance certificate 1 copy
  *Submit only if notified to a government office in Japan.
2. ② 3 copy of the second generation resident's certificate (including all household members)
3. ③ One copy each of the second generation resident tax (or exemption) certificate and tax payment certificate (stating total income and tax payment status for the year)
2. Copy of bankbook (if necessary)
3. Letter of guarantee (usually the guarantor is second generation) 3 copy
※ "Sample of guarantee" sample can be downloaded from the following.
4. One marriage certificate issued by an institution in the applicant's home country (or foreign country)
5. One birth certificate issued by an institution in the applicant's home country (or foreign country)
6. Questionnaire (1 copy)
* The sample of "Questionnaire" can be downloaded from the following.
7. Snapshots (2-3 photos of the two of you together, showing your appearance clearly)
8. One copy of the applicant's criminal record certificate (issued by an institution in the applicant's home country)
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)
  * 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】

"Category 1"

1. Documents issued by your city/ward/town/village office (all of the following)
1. ① Marriage registration acceptance certificate 1 copy
  *Submit only if notified to a government office in Japan.
2. ② Applicant's residence card (including all household members) 1 copy
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 second generation or the applicant (the person with the higher income)
2. Employment certificate of the second generation or the applicant (high-income earner)
3. Letter of guarantee (usually the guarantor is second generation) 3 copy
※ "Sample of guarantee" sample can be downloaded from the following.
4. One marriage certificate issued by an institution in the applicant's home country (or foreign country)
5. One birth certificate issued by an institution in the applicant's home country (or foreign country)
6. Questionnaire (1 copy)
* The sample of "Questionnaire" can be downloaded from the following.
7. Snapshots (2-3 photos of the two of you together, showing your appearance clearly)
8. One copy of the applicant's criminal record certificate (issued by an institution in the applicant's home country)
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)
  * Must be submitted if you wish to extend your period of stay to 5 years (excluding minors)

"Category 2"

1. Documents issued by your city/ward/town/village office (all of the following)
1. ① Marriage registration acceptance certificate 1 copy
  *Submit only if notified to a government office in Japan.
2. ② Applicant's residence card (including all household members) 1 copy
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 second generation or the applicant (the person with the higher income)
2. Proof of occupation and income
1. ① Copy of the final tax return of the second generation or the applicant (with the higher income)
2. ② Copy of business license of the second generation or applicant (higher income) (if available) 3 copy
  *Self-employed individuals will need to prove their occupation, etc.
3. Letter of guarantee (usually the guarantor is second generation) 3 copy
※ "Sample of guarantee" sample can be downloaded from the following.
4. One marriage certificate issued by an institution in the applicant's home country (or foreign country)
5. One birth certificate issued by an institution in the applicant's home country (or foreign country)
6. Questionnaire (1 copy)
* The sample of "Questionnaire" can be downloaded from the following.
7. Snapshots (2-3 photos of the two of you together, showing your appearance clearly)
8. One copy of the applicant's criminal record certificate (issued by an institution in the applicant's home country)
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)
  * Must be submitted if you wish to extend your period of stay to 5 years (excluding minors)

"Category 3"

1. Documents issued by your city/ward/town/village office (all of the following)
1. ① Marriage registration acceptance certificate 1 copy
  *Submit only if notified to a government office in Japan.
2. ② Applicant's residence card (including all household members) 1 copy
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 second generation or the applicant (the person with the higher income)
2. Copy of bankbook (if necessary)
3. Letter of guarantee (usually the guarantor is second generation) 3 copy
※ "Sample of guarantee" sample can be downloaded from the following.
4. One marriage certificate issued by an institution in the applicant's home country (or foreign country)
5. One birth certificate issued by an institution in the applicant's home country (or foreign country)
6. Questionnaire (1 copy)
* The sample of "Questionnaire" can be downloaded from the following.
7. Snapshots (2-3 photos of the two of you together, showing your appearance clearly)
8. One copy of the applicant's criminal record certificate (issued by an institution in the applicant's home country)
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)
  * Must be submitted if you wish to extend your period of stay to 5 years (excluding minors)

【Application for extension period application period】

"Category 1"

1. Applicant's residence certificate (including all household members)
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 second generation or the applicant (the person with the higher income)
3. Employment certificate of the second generation or the applicant (high-income earner)
4. Letter of guarantee (usually the guarantor is second generation) 3 copy
※ "Sample of guarantee" sample can be downloaded from the following.
5. One copy of the applicant's criminal record certificate (issued by an institution in the applicant's home country)
※ Only those who have never submitted to the immigration authorities are submitted.
6. Documents proving that your marriage is still ongoing (if necessary)　
Example: A health insurance card or other document that proves that your marriage is continuing
7. 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)
  * Must be submitted if you wish to extend your period of stay to 5 years (excluding minors)

"Category 2"

1. Applicant's residence certificate (including all household members)
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 second generation or the applicant (the person with the higher income)
3. Proof of occupation and income
1. ① Copy of the final tax return of the second generation or the applicant (with the higher income)
2. ② Copy of business license of the second generation or applicant (higher income) (if available) 3 copy
  *Self-employed individuals will need to prove their occupation, etc.
4. Letter of guarantee (usually the guarantor is second generation) 3 copy
※ "Sample of guarantee" sample can be downloaded from the following.
5. One copy of the applicant's criminal record certificate (issued by an institution in the applicant's home country)
※ Only those who have never submitted to the immigration authorities are submitted.
6. Documents proving that your marriage is still ongoing (if necessary)　
Example: A health insurance card or other document that proves that your marriage is continuing
7. 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)
  * Must be submitted if you wish to extend your period of stay to 5 years (excluding minors)

"Category 3"

1. Applicant's residence certificate (including all household members)
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 second generation or the applicant (the person with the higher income)
3. Copy of bankbook (if necessary)
4. Letter of guarantee (usually the guarantor is second generation) 3 copy
※ "Sample of guarantee" sample can be downloaded from the following.
5. One copy of the applicant's criminal record certificate (issued by an institution in the applicant's home country)
※ Only those who have never submitted to the immigration authorities are submitted.
6. Documents proving that your marriage is still ongoing (if necessary)　
Example: A health insurance card or other document that proves that your marriage is continuing
7. 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)
  * Must be submitted if you wish to extend your period of stay to 5 years (excluding 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.