Specific research activities

What is specific research activity?

With one applicable specific activity visa“Specific research activities”There is.
Foreign residents fall under the requirements specified by the applicable Ordinance of the Ministry of Justice as an effective promotion of research on specific fields requiring highly specialized knowledge or for industrial development related thereto Act on conducting research, research guidance or education on the specific field at the institution of the institution based on a contract with the agency that conducts business activities to conduct business activities limited to those designated by the Minister of Justice) , University, or equivalent institution, or technical college of higher education), or if you wish to engage in activities related to research, research guidance, or education related to the specific field in conjunction with such activities This status of residence is required.

Requirements for obtaining specific activity visas

Applicant's Requirement

1. 1. The purpose is research in a specific field that requires highly specialized knowledge (hereinafter referred to as "Specific Research").
   ※ "Requiring highly specialized knowledge ~ research" is a research at a level that is normally conducted by those who complete the master's course or higher, and is in the basic and creative fields.
   ※ "Specific fields" must be specifically specified as an independent research field generally academically, so it is vague, such as "field of natural science" or "field of humanities science" It can not be said that it is specified in things, it must be more concrete.
   Please note that the research fields that are subject to this specific research activity are not limited in advance by laws and regulations, and suitability is reviewed on an individual basis when an application for ``specific research activity'' is received. Research fields that have been recognized as subject to "specific research activities" in the past include nanotechnology, biotechnology, optical science and technology, life sciences, information processing technology, particle science, and economics related to the automobile industry, among others. The number of research fields is not limited, and it is expected that a wide variety of research fields will be accepted in the future.

Specific research institution requirements

1. 1. A Japanese public or private institution that conducts specific research (hereinafter referred to as a "specific research institution") must prepare the facilities, equipment, and other research systems necessary for the specific research.
   *In order for an institution to be recognized as having a "research system in place," it is necessary that the scale of the institution's facilities and research funds, etc. are secured according to the research field, and that the system for carrying out the research is in place. .
2. 2. The results of specified research are actually used, or are expected to be used to a considerable extent, in specified research conducted by the specified research institution or other institutions collaborating with it, or in business activities related to related industries. Something.
3. 3. An adequate management system regarding the residence of foreign nationals conducting activities for the purpose of specific research shall be in place.
   
   • ・Regularly report the foreigner's work status, etc. to the local immigration bureau, etc. that applied for the foreigner's entry.
   • · Report even when there is a change in the contents of contract or termination of contract etc
   • ・Submit a document stating that you agree to provide appropriate guidance to the foreign national regarding residence in Japan.

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]

1. The following documents clarifying the outline and business activities of the Japanese organization that has entered into a contract with the applicant:

1. ① Guidebook (pamphlet etc.) 1
2. ② Registered matter certificate 1
3. ③ Documents conforming to ① and ② above
4. ④ List of foreign employees (nationality, name, gender, birth date, date of entry, date of entry, status of residence, period of stay, period of stay, expiration date of the period of stay, including duties) 1
5. ⑤ Agreement 1

2. Any of the following documents proving the content, period, status, and remuneration of the activity.

1. ① Copy of employment contract with host institution 1
2. ② A copy of the instruction from the host institution 1
3. ③ A copy of the notice of recruitment from the host institution 1
4. ④ Documents conforming to ① to ③ above

3. Graduation certificate and other documents proving work history

1. ① Graduation certificate 1
2. ② Certificate of incumbency 1
3. ③ 1 resume

【Application for permission to change status of residence】

1. The following documents clarifying the outline and business activities of the Japanese organization that has entered into a contract with the applicant:

1. ① Guidebook (pamphlet etc.) 1
2. ② Registered matter certificate 1
3. ③ Documents conforming to ① and ② above
4. ④ List of foreign employees (nationality, name, gender, birth date, date of entry, date of entry, status of residence, period of stay, period of stay, expiration date of the period of stay, including duties) 1
5. ⑤ Agreement 1

2. Any of the following documents proving the content, period, status, and remuneration of the activity.

1. ① Copy of employment contract with Japanese institution 1
2. ② Copy of the instruction from the institution in Japan 1
3. ③ Copy of recruitment letter from Japanese institution 1
4. ④ Documents conforming to ① to ③ above

3. Graduation certificate and other documents proving work history

1. ① Graduation certificate 1
2. ② Certificate of incumbency 1
3. ③ 1 resume

4. Others (if you change jobs)

1. ① Retirement certificate (clarified retirement date) created by former employment agency 1
2. ② Tax (or tax exemption) certificate of residence tax and tax payment certificate (with 1 total income and taxation status stated) Each 1

【Application for extension period application period】

1. Any of the following documents proving the content, period, status, and remuneration of the activity.

1. ① Certificate of employment from Japanese institutions 1
2. ② Copy of the instruction from the institution in Japan 1
3. ③ Copy of employment agreement from Japanese institution 1
4. ④ Documents conforming to ① to ③ above

2. One copy each of resident tax taxation (or tax exemption) certificate and tax payment certificate (one year's total income and tax payment status)

3. Other

If the applicant conducts research, research guidance, or own business related to education as part of "specified research activities," one copy of the income statement of the business office related to the business concerned.

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.