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Additional documents required for each type of status of residence
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Required documents for theater, entertainment, music, and sports performance activities in Japan. Covers performance contracts, career history, and category-specific requirements.
Required documents for foreign doctors, dentists, pharmacists, and nurses with Japanese medical licenses. Covers license copies, workplace proof, and category-specific paperwork.
Required documents for researchers at government-affiliated institutions and corporate research labs in Japan. Covers research contracts, publication lists, and category-specific paperwork.
Required documents for Specified Skilled Worker (ii) — an advanced status allowing family accompaniment and unlimited renewals. Covers skills test proof and work experience by sector.
Required documents for non-employment training activities at Japanese public and private institutions. Covers training plans, host organization details, and post-training return schedule.
Required documents for artists such as composers, painters, and sculptors earning income in Japan. Check category-specific paperwork and review criteria.
Required documents for foreign journalists, cameramen, and editors conducting reporting activities in Japan. Covers media organization credentials and reporting activity plans.
Required documents for foreign lawyers, accountants, and tax advisors with professional qualifications in Japan. Covers Japanese license proof and office affiliation contracts.
Required documents for extending or changing Temporary Visitor status (up to 90 days for tourism, business, or family visits). Covers extension reasons, flight tickets, and financial proof.
Required documents for foreign government officials and international organization staff performing official duties in Japan. Covers dispatch orders, official duty proof, and recommendation letters.
Required documents for amateur athletes supported by Japanese organizations and their family members. Covers athletic career proof, contracts, and support documentation.
Required documents for digital nomads working remotely for overseas employers while residing in Japan, plus spouses and children. Check income, insurance, and nationality requirements.
Required documents for domestic workers employed by Highly Skilled Professional or Special Highly Skilled foreign nationals. Covers employment contracts, household income, and experience requirements.
Required documents for domestic workers employed by diplomats and consular officers. Covers employer visa proof, employment contracts, and worker experience documentation.
Required documents for international students who graduated from Japanese universities to continue job-seeking activities. Covers activity reports, graduation proof, and financial support.
Required documents for family members of EPA nurses and care workers to reside in Japan. Covers family relationship and financial dependency proof under the Economic Partnership Agreement.
Required documents for EPA nurse and care worker candidates from Indonesia, Philippines, and Vietnam. Covers host institution agreements and qualification requirements.
Required documents for international graduates staying in Japan until graduate school enrollment. Covers graduation certificates, admission notices, and financial support proof.