Applying for Certificate of Eligibility

What is an application for certificate of eligibility?

Certificate of Eligibility for Certificate of Eligibility is an application for foreign nationals who wish to enter Japan (excluding short-term stay) or businesses etc to have a necessary certificate of eligibility for residence to call Japan It is a necessary application for.
Those foreign nationals who are abroad will receive immigration judgment with the Certificate of Eligibility.

If you want to change to a permanent resident,"Permanent residence permit application"So please be careful not to make a mistake.

What is a Certificate of Eligibility?

A Certificate of Eligibility is a document that has been approved by the Immigration Bureau as an ``appropriate'' status of residence for a foreign national coming to Japan. By submitting this at the time of immigration inspection, the inspection will go smoothly.

However, just because a Certificate of Eligibility has been issued,It does not mean that you will absolutely pass the immigration examination.Please be careful.

Documents necessary for applying for certificate of eligibility

status of residence and companyCategoriesThe documents required to apply for a Certificate of Eligibility differ depending on the country.

Those who can apply

• Applicant himself / herself
• Staff of the institution managed by the applicant or the employment organization
• Staff of the institution where the applicant is trained or educated
• Employees of organizations that supervise activities for foreigners to acquire skills, techniques or knowledge
• A staff member of a public benefit corporation aiming at smooth acceptance of foreigners
• A lawyer or an administrative scrivener reported to the Regional Immigration Bureau Director, who received a request from the applicant
• Applicant's legal representative​

Applicant

Regional immigration office that has jurisdiction over the place of residence and the location of the accepting organization
Examination period: 1 month to 3 months