Families of Specific Studies and Specific Information Processing Visas

Parents of specified research activities, etc./Family of specified research activities, etc.

With one applicable specified activity visa,“Parents of specific research activities, etc./family members of specific research activities, etc.”There is.
This is because the applicant

• · When you are a spouse / child who is supposed to support dependent foreigners who conduct 'Specific Research Activities' or 'Specific Information Processing Activities'
• · If you are living with a foreigner who performs "Specific Research Activity Activities" or "Specific Information Processing Activities" and are parents of spouse of spouse of supporter and parents of dependents who are dependent

It is the status of residence that can be applied in the above case.

■“Specific research activities”refers to Japanese public and private institutions (business activities that meet the requirements stipulated by the Ministry of Justice ordinance as contributing to the efficient promotion of research in specific fields that require highly specialized knowledge or the development of industries related to this). Activities that conduct research, research guidance, or education in the specific field based on a contract with an institution designated by the Minister of Justice, or in conjunction with the specified activity. Activities of managing a business related to research, research guidance, or education in the field of.
■“Specific information processing activities”means a contract with a public or private organization in Japan (limited to an organization designated by the Minister of Justice that carries out business activities that meet the requirements stipulated by the Ministry of Justice Ordinance as contributing to the development of industries related to information processing). Activities to engage in information processing work that requires skills or knowledge belonging to the field of natural sciences or humanities at the business office of the organization based on the above.

Requirements for obtaining specific activity visas

1. ① to live with supporters and to receive their dependents.
2. ② Having lived with a dependent in a foreign country and had been supported by that person.
3. ③ To move to Japan with supporters.

Application flow

1. Prepare application documents and other necessary documents.

1. ① Application documents and attached documents
2. ② Picture (Vertical 4 cm × Width 3 cm) 1 Leaves
   　　※ Captured from the front within 3 months before application, sharp with no background.
   　　Please describe the name of the applicant on the back of the photo and paste it in the photo column of the application form.
3. ③ Other
   

   [Application for Certificate of Eligibility]

   • ・ Response envelope (one with a 392 yen postage stamp (for simple registered mail) after stating the address on a standard envelope)

   【Application for permission to change status of residence 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

An envelope or postcard delivered to the Immigration Bureau at the time of application will receive notification of the result.

4. Procedures at the Immigration Bureau

[Application for Certificate of Eligibility]

You do not need.

【Application for permission to change status of residence and application for renewal of period of stay】

Go to Immigration Bureau, purchase revenue stamps and sign a receipt.

Attachment documents necessary for application

[Application for Certificate of Eligibility]

■ For spouses and children of dependents

1. One of the following documents proving your relationship with your dependent:

1. ① One copy of family register
2. ② One certificate of marriage notification receipt
3. ③ Certificate of marriage (copy) 1 copy
4. ④ One birth certificate (copy)
5. ⑤ Documents conforming to the above ① to ④ as appropriate

2. XNUMX copy of dependent's residence card or passport

3. Documents proving the dependent's occupation and income

1. ① One certificate of incumbency
2. ② Documents evidencing income by either
   
   • ・ If the dependent is resident in Japan: Resident tax taxation (or tax exemption) certificate and tax payment certificate (one year's gross income and tax payment status) One copy each
   • · When a dependent person enters with the applicant, the document certifying the dependents' income as appropriate

■ In the case of dependent's parents/spouse's parents

1. One of the following documents proving your relationship with your dependent:

1. ① One copy of family register
2. ② One certificate of marriage notification receipt
3. ③ Certificate of marriage (copy) 1 copy
4. ④ One birth certificate (copy)
5. ⑤ Documents conforming to the above ① to ④ as appropriate

2. XNUMX copy of dependent's residence card or passport

3. Documents proving the dependent's occupation and income

1. ① One certificate of incumbency
2. ② Document certifying income as appropriate

4. Documents proving that you lived with your dependent in a foreign country and received support from your dependent.

Certificates such as resident registration and tax return as appropriate

5. One document stating that you will be relocating to Japan with your dependents.

【Application for permission to change status of residence】

1. One of the following documents proving your relationship with your dependent:

1. ① One copy of family register
2. ② One certificate of marriage notification receipt
3. ③ Certificate of marriage (copy) 1 copy
4. ④ One birth certificate (copy)
5. ⑤ Documents conforming to the above ① to ④ as appropriate

2. XNUMX copy of dependent's residence card or passport

3. Documents proving the dependent's occupation and income

1. ① One certificate of incumbency
2. ② Tax (or tax exemption) certificate of inhabitant tax and tax certificate (one with 1 annual gross income and taxation status stated)

【Application for extension period application period】

1. One of the following documents proving your relationship with your dependent:

*If there is no change in the status relationship between you and your dependents, such as parent-child relationship, there is no need to submit.

1. ① One copy of family register
2. ② One certificate of marriage notification receipt
3. ③ Certificate of marriage (copy) 1 copy
4. ④ Documents conforming to ① to ③ above

2. XNUMX copy of dependent's residence card or passport

3. Documents proving the dependent's occupation and income

1. ① One certificate of incumbency
2. ② Tax (or tax exemption) certificate of inhabitant tax and tax certificate (one with 1 annual gross income and taxation status stated)

Points to note when preparing application documents

1. 1. Please submit all certificates issued in Japan within the period of 3 months from issue date.
2. 2. If the documents to be submitted are in foreign languages, please attach a translation.