designated activities required documents
Designated Activities - Required Documents
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Japan life info The Designated Activities visa status is for activities individually designated by the Minister of Justice. There are various types, and required documents vary depending on the type.
| Applicable Activities | Activities individually designated by the Minister of Justice |
|---|---|
| Period of Stay | 5 years, 3 years, 1 year, 6 months, 3 months, or a period individually designated by the Minister of Justice (within 5 years) |
Main Types of Designated Activities
Designated Activities by Public Notice
- Domestic worker of diplomat, etc.
- Working Holiday
- Amateur athlete
- EPA Nurse/Care Worker candidate
- Construction worker
- Shipbuilding worker
- Foreign employee in manufacturing
- Domestic worker of Highly Skilled Professional
- Displaced persons from home country
Non-Public Notice Designated Activities
- Job hunting (continued stay after graduation)
- Internship
- Preparation for departure
- Employment for Dependent family members
- Refugee applicants
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.
Designated Activities (No. 46) - Graduate Employment
For those who have graduated from a 4-year university or graduate school in Japan and engage in work using Japanese language
Application for Certificate of Eligibility (New)
Required documents vary depending on the type of designated activity. Please check the checklist for your applicable activity.
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 your applicable activity for other required documents.
Application for Change of Status of Residence
| 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
| 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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