Permanent Resident Visa "Child to be supported" Required Documents - For visa application, go to administrative scrivener corporation Climb in Takadanobaba, Tokyo!

Settlers Visa "Real child to receive dependence" category

A foreigner (applicant) lives under the support of one of the “resident”, “Japanese spouse, etc.” and “Permanent resident spouse, etc.” who have a status of residence. If you are a real child, there are three categories below.
The type of attached document differs when applying.

"Category 1": In case of "dependent"
"Category 2": When you "dependent on Japanese spouse etc"
"Category 3": In case of "Person who is permanent resident's spouse etc."

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 each of the resident tax (or exemption) certificate and tax payment certificate (stating total income and tax payment status for the year) for permanent residents
2. ② One copy of the applicant's birth notification acceptance certificate
  *Submit only if you have notified a government office in Japan.
3. ③ Residence certificate of permanent resident (including all household members) 1 copy
2. Proof of occupation and income
(1) If the settler is working for the company
1. ① Employment certificate for long-term residents (1 copy)
(2) If the settler is self-employed etc.
1. ① Copy of the tax return of the long-term resident
2. ② Copy of business license of permanent resident (if available) 1 copy
  * Self-employed people must prove their occupation etc.
(3) If the settler is unemployed
1. ① Copy of deposit and savings passbook as appropriate
3. Letter of guarantee for permanent residence (1 copy)
※ "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 birth certificate issued by an institution in the applicant's home country (or foreign country)
6. 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
7. One copy of the applicant's criminal record certificate (issued by an institution in the applicant's home country)
8. Official documents proving the existence of your 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
Example: Identification card (ID card), driver's license, military service certificate, voter's book, etc. as appropriate

*Items 7 to 9 above are required only if the applicant is of Japanese descent.

"Category 2"

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
2. ② 1 copy of the Japanese resident's 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 Japanese person or the spouse of the Japanese person (the person with the higher income)
2. Proof of occupation and income
(1) If you are a Japanese national or have a Japanese spouse working for a company
1. ① Certificate of employment of a Japanese person or a Japanese spouse (high-income earner) 1 copy
(2) If a Japanese national or a Japanese spouse is self-employed
1. ① Copy of the tax return of the Japanese person or the spouse of the Japanese person (the person with the higher income)
2. ② Copy of business license of the Japanese person or the spouse of the Japanese person (the person with the higher income) (if available) 1 copy
  * Self-employed people must prove their occupation etc.
(3) If the Japanese national and/or the Japanese spouse are unemployed
1. ① Copy of deposit and savings passbook as appropriate
3. 1 copy of a letter of guarantee from the applicant's dependent (Japanese)
※ "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 birth certificate issued by an institution in the applicant's home country (or foreign country)
6. 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

"Category 3"

1. Documents issued by your city/ward/town/village office (all of the following)
1. ① 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 a permanent resident or the spouse of a permanent resident (the person with the higher income)
2. ② One copy of the applicant's birth notification acceptance certificate
  *Submit only if you have notified a government office in Japan.
3. ③ 1 copy of the residence certificate of the permanent resident or the spouse of a permanent resident (including all household members)
2. Proof of occupation and income
(1) If you are a permanent resident or the spouse of a permanent resident is employed by a company
1. ① 1 copy of employment certificate of permanent resident or spouse of permanent resident (higher income earner)
(2) If a permanent resident or the spouse of a permanent resident is self-employed, etc.
1. ① Copy of the tax return of the permanent resident or the spouse of a permanent resident (the one with the higher income)
2. ② Copy of business license of permanent resident or spouse of permanent resident (higher income earner) (if available) 1 copy
  * Self-employed people must prove their occupation etc.
(3) If a permanent resident or the spouse of a permanent resident is unemployed
1. ① Copy of deposit and savings passbook as appropriate
3. One copy of a letter of guarantee from the applicant's dependent (permanent resident)
※ "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 birth certificate issued by an institution in the applicant's home country (or foreign country)
6. 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

【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 each of the resident tax (or exemption) certificate and tax payment certificate (stating total income and tax payment status for the year) for permanent residents
2. ② One copy of the applicant's birth notification acceptance certificate
  *Submit only if you have notified a government office in Japan.
3. ③ Applicant's residence certificate (including all household members) 1 copy
2. Proof of occupation and income
(1) If the settler is working for the company
1. ① Employment certificate for long-term residents (1 copy)
(2) If the settler is self-employed etc.
1. ① Copy of the tax return of the long-term resident
2. ② Copy of business license of permanent resident (if available) 1 copy
  * Self-employed people must prove their occupation etc.
(3) If the settler is unemployed
1. ① Copy of deposit and savings passbook as appropriate
3. Letter of guarantee for permanent residence (1 copy)
※ "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 birth certificate issued by an institution in the applicant's home country (or foreign country)
6. 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
7. One copy of the applicant's criminal record certificate (issued by an institution in the applicant's home country)
8. Official documents proving the existence of your 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
Example: Identification card (ID card), driver's license, military service certificate, voter's book, etc. as appropriate

*Items 7 to 9 above are required only if the applicant is of Japanese descent.

"Category 2"

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
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 Japanese person or the spouse of the Japanese person (the person with the higher income)
2. Proof of occupation and income
(1) If you are a Japanese national or have a Japanese spouse working for a company
1. ① Certificate of employment of a Japanese person or a Japanese spouse (high-income earner) 1 copy
(2) If a Japanese national or a Japanese spouse is self-employed
1. ① Copy of the tax return of the Japanese person or the spouse of the Japanese person (the person with the higher income)
2. ② Copy of business license of the Japanese person or the spouse of the Japanese person (the person with the higher income) (if available) 1 copy
  * Self-employed people must prove their occupation etc.
(3) If the Japanese national and/or the Japanese spouse are unemployed
1. ① Copy of deposit and savings passbook as appropriate
3. 1 copy of a letter of guarantee from the applicant's dependent (Japanese)
※ "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 birth certificate issued by an institution in the applicant's home country (or foreign country)
6. 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

"Category 3"

1. Documents issued by your city/ward/town/village office (all of the following)
1. ① 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 a permanent resident or the spouse of a permanent resident (the person with the higher income)
2. ② One copy of the applicant's birth notification acceptance certificate
  *Submit only if you have notified a government office in Japan.
3. ③ Applicant's residence certificate (including all household members) 1 copy
2. Proof of occupation and income
(1) If you are a permanent resident or the spouse of a permanent resident is employed by a company
1. ① 1 copy of employment certificate of permanent resident or spouse of permanent resident (higher income earner)
(2) If a permanent resident or the spouse of a permanent resident is self-employed, etc.
1. ① Copy of the tax return of the permanent resident or the spouse of a permanent resident (the one with the higher income)
2. ② Copy of business license of permanent resident or spouse of permanent resident (higher income earner) (if available) 1 copy
  * Self-employed people must prove their occupation etc.
(3) If a permanent resident or the spouse of a permanent resident is unemployed
1. ① Copy of deposit and savings passbook as appropriate
3. One copy of a letter of guarantee from the applicant's dependent (permanent resident)
※ "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 birth certificate issued by an institution in the applicant's home country (or foreign country)
6. 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

【Application for extension period application period】

"Category 1"

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 permanent residents
2. Proof of occupation and income
(1) If the settler is working for the company
1. ① Employment certificate for long-term residents (1 copy)
(2) If the settler is self-employed etc.
1. ① Copy of the tax return of the long-term resident
2. ② Copy of business license of permanent resident (if available) 1 copy
  * Self-employed people must prove their occupation etc.
(3) If the settler is unemployed
1. ① Copy of deposit and savings passbook as appropriate
3. Letter of guarantee for permanent residence (1 copy)
※ "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 the applicant is of Japanese descent and has never submitted an application to the Immigration Bureau before.

"Category 2"

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
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 Japanese person or the spouse of the Japanese person (the person with the higher income)
2. Proof of occupation and income
(1) If you are a Japanese national or have a Japanese spouse working for a company
1. ① Certificate of employment of a Japanese person or a Japanese spouse (high-income earner) 1 copy
(2) If a Japanese national or a Japanese spouse is self-employed
1. ① Copy of the tax return of the Japanese person or the spouse of the Japanese person (the person with the higher income)
2. ② Copy of business license of the Japanese person or the spouse of the Japanese person (the person with the higher income) (if available) 1 copy
  * Self-employed people must prove their occupation etc.
(3) If the Japanese national and/or the Japanese spouse are unemployed
1. ① Copy of deposit and savings passbook as appropriate
3. 1 copy of a letter of guarantee from the applicant's dependent (Japanese)
※ "Sample of guarantee" sample can be downloaded from the following.

"Category 3"

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 a permanent resident or the spouse of a permanent resident (the person with the higher income)
2. Proof of occupation and income
(1) If you are a permanent resident or the spouse of a permanent resident is employed by a company
1. ① 1 copy of employment certificate of permanent resident or spouse of permanent resident (higher income earner)
(2) If a permanent resident or the spouse of a permanent resident is self-employed, etc.
1. ① Copy of the tax return of the permanent resident or the spouse of a permanent resident (the one with the higher income)
2. ② Copy of business license of permanent resident or spouse of permanent resident (higher income earner) (if available) 1 copy
  * Self-employed people must prove their occupation etc.
(3) If a permanent resident or the spouse of a permanent resident is unemployed
1. ① Copy of deposit and savings passbook as appropriate
3. One copy of a letter of guarantee from the applicant's dependent (permanent resident)
※ "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.