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Cultural Activities - Required Documents
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Japan life info The Cultural Activities visa status is for academic or artistic activities that do not generate income, or for specialized research into or learning of Japanese culture or arts unique to Japan under the guidance of experts.
| Applicable Activities | Academic or artistic activities without income, or specialized research and learning of Japanese culture and arts (excluding Student and Trainee) |
|---|---|
| Period of Stay | 3 years, 1 year, 6 months, 3 months |
Examples of Applicable Activities
Academic/Artistic Activities Without Income
- Academic activities without income
- Artistic activities without income
Research and Learning of Japanese Culture and Arts
- Tea ceremony, flower arrangement, Japanese dance, Japanese cuisine
- Martial arts such as judo, kendo, aikido
- Traditional arts such as calligraphy, woodblock printing
- Japanese music, Japanese architecture, etc.
Important Notes Before Applying
- For questions about application forms and required documents, please contact the Immigration Information Center. (TEL: 0570-013904)
- Applications with incomplete documents may result in significant delays or denial of permission.
- All certificates issued in Japan must be submitted within 3 months of the date of issue.
- Documents written in foreign languages must be accompanied by a Japanese translation.
Application for Certificate of Eligibility (New)
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Common Required Documents
| No. | Required Documents | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Application for Certificate of Eligibility - 1 copy | Go to application form |
| 2 | Photograph - 1 | 4cm (H) x 3cm (W) |
| 3 | Return envelope - 1 | Standard envelope with recipient address and registered mail stamps attached |
Please refer to the checklist for other required documents.
Application for Change of Status of Residence
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| No. | Required Documents | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Application for Change of Status of Residence - 1 copy | Go to application form |
| 2 | Photograph - 1 | Not required for those under 16 years old |
| 3 | Passport and Residence Card | For presentation |
Application for Extension of Period of Stay
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| No. | Required Documents | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Application for Extension of Period of Stay - 1 copy | Go to application form |
| 2 | Photograph - 1 | Not required for those under 16 or for extensions of 3 months or less |
| 3 | Passport and Residence Card | For presentation |
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