Amateur athletes and their families

Overview

Requirements for obtaining specific activity visas

Requirements for those who wish to be active as amateur athletes Persons who have participated in the Olympic Games, world championships and other international competitions, and are paid 25 yen per month for the promotion and improvement of the level of amateur sports in Japan. Activities as an amateur sports player for a person employed by a public or private organization in Japan to receive remuneration of yen or more

Family requirements for amateur athletes

Day-to-day activities to be carried out as spouses or children receiving support of those residing with the activities prescribed above specified

Application flow

1. Prepare application documents and other necessary documents. ① Application documents and attached documents ② 4 photo (3cm x 1cm) *Please write the name of the applicant on the back of the photo and attach it to the photo column of the application form. ③ Other [When applying for a certificate of eligibility] ・Return envelope (a standard-sized envelope with the address specified and a 3-yen stamp (for simple registered mail) attached) 392 copy [Change of status of residence] In the case of application for permission and application for renewal of period of stay】 ・Present passport and residence card ・Postcard (write address and name)
2. Apply to the Immigration Bureau Submit the above documents.
3. Notification of results Notification of the results will be sent to the immigration bureau at the time of application by the envelope or postcard.
4. Procedure at the Immigration Bureau [In case of applying for a Certificate of Eligibility] Not required. [In the case of application for permission to change the status of residence and application for permission to renew the period of stay] Go to the Immigration Bureau, purchase an income stamp, and sign the receipt.

Attachment documents necessary for application

Specific activities of amateur sports athletes and their families The necessary documents for visas are basically as follows, but the necessary documents differ depending on the person.

Attachment documents of amateur athletes

[Application for Certificate of Eligibility]

1. A copy of the employment contract (describes the content of the activity, employment period, remuneration, etc.) 1 copy 2. Applicant's resume and materials certifying the history (graduation certificate, document certifying work history, etc.) ) Appropriately 3. Documents showing the history of participation in competitions and results in the relevant competitions Appropriately 4. Documents clarifying the outline of the organization in Japan that employs the applicant (1) Certificate of registered information 1 copy (2) Loan Comparison table or profit and loss statement 1 copy

【Application for permission to change status of residence】

1. A copy of the employment contract (describes the content of the activity, employment period, treatment such as remuneration) 1 copy ) As appropriate 2. Materials showing the history of participation in competitions and results in such competitions As appropriate 3. Materials clarifying the outline of the organization in Japan that employs the applicant (4) Certificate of registered information 1 copy (1) Loan Comparison table or profit and loss statement 2 copy

【Application for extension period application period】

1. A copy of the applicant's employment contract (details of the activity, employment period, treatment such as remuneration) 1 copy 2. Applicant's residence tax taxation (or tax exemption) certificate and tax payment certificate (1 Annual gross income and tax payment status) 1 each * Issued by the ward office, city hall, or office of the municipality where you live as of January 1st. * As long as the certificate shows both the gross income for the year and the tax payment status (whether or not the tax is paid), either one is acceptable. * If you have just arrived in Japan, or if you have moved, or if your ward office, city office, or government office does not issue it, please contact the nearest regional immigration office.

Attachment documents of family members of amateur athletes

[Application for Certificate of Eligibility]

1. Documents certifying the identity relationship between the applicant and the supporter (marriage certificate, birth certificate, etc.) 1 copy 2. Copy of the supporter's residence card or passport 1 copy 3. Supporter's employment certificate 1 copy 4 Taxation (or tax exemption) certificate and tax payment certificate for your supporter (including total income and tax payment status for one year) * One copy each * Ward office of the municipality where you live as of January 1st・Issued by the city hall / government office. * As long as the certificate shows both the gross income for the year and the tax payment status (whether or not the tax is paid), either one is acceptable. * If you have just arrived in Japan, or if you have moved, or if your ward office, city office, or government office does not issue it, please contact the nearest regional immigration office. * If the supporter is already residing in Japan, please submit the supporter's employment certificate, supporter's residence tax taxation (tax exemption) certificate, and tax payment certificate.

【Application for permission to change status of residence】

1. Documents certifying the identity relationship between the applicant and the supporter (marriage certificate, birth certificate, etc.) 1 copy 2. Copy of the supporter's residence card or passport 1 copy 3. Supporter's employment certificate 1 copy 4 Taxation (or tax exemption) certificate and tax payment certificate for your supporter (including total income and tax payment status for one year) * One copy each * Ward office of the municipality where you live as of January 1st・Issued by the city hall / government office. * As long as the certificate shows both the gross income for the year and the tax payment status (whether or not the tax is paid), either one is acceptable. * If you have just arrived in Japan, or if you have moved, or if your ward office, city office, or government office does not issue it, please contact the nearest regional immigration office.

【Application for extension period application period】

1. Supporter's employment certificate 1 copy 2. Supporter's residence tax taxation (or tax exemption) certificate and tax payment certificate (one year's total income and tax payment status) 1 copy each * Supporter Certificate of Employment, Taxation (Exemption) Certificate of Resident Tax, and Certificate of Tax Payment for Supporters do not need to be submitted if the applicant applies at the same time as the supporter.

Points to note when preparing application documents

1. All certificates issued in Japan must be within 3 months from the date of issue. 2. If the documents to be submitted are in a foreign language, please attach a translation.