Designated Activities (Amateur Athletes and Their Family Members) - Required Documents
The Designated Activities (Amateur Athletes and Their Family Members) visa status is for foreign nationals who engage in activities as amateur athletes based on contracts with public or private organizations in Japan, as well as their family members.
This page provides guidance on the required documents for both the amateur athlete and their family members. The requirements for this activity are stipulated in the Ministry of Justice Public Notice, so please refer to it.
Required Documents by Application Type
- Application for Certificate of Eligibility (New)
- Application for Change of Status of Residence
- Application for Extension of Period of Stay
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 in examination 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.
- In principle, submitted documents will not be returned. If you wish to have originals returned that are difficult to reacquire, please request this at the time of application.
Application for Certificate of Eligibility (New)
This application is for those who wish to enter Japan with this status of residence for the first time. The additional documents differ for the athlete and family members.
1. Application for Certificate of Eligibility - 1 copy
2. Photograph - 1
4cm (H) x 3cm (W), taken within 6 months before the application, front-facing, without hat, plain background, clear image.
3. Return envelope - 1
Write the recipient’s address on a standard envelope and attach stamps for simplified registered mail.
4. Copy of employment contract - 1 (Athlete)
Must include details of activities, employment period, remuneration and other conditions.
5. Resume and documents proving career history of the applicant (Athlete)
Submit graduation certificates, employment history documents, etc. as appropriate.
6. Documents showing competition history and results (Athlete)
Submit relevant documents as appropriate.
7. Documents proving the outline of the employing organization (Athlete)
Submit the following documents:
- (1) Certificate of registered matters - 1 copy
- (2) Balance sheet or profit and loss statement - 1 copy
- (3) Company brochure or pamphlet (as appropriate)
8. Document proving family relationship with the supporter - 1 (Family)
Marriage certificate, birth certificate, etc.
9. Copy of supporter’s residence card or passport - 1 (Family)
Submit if the supporter is already residing in Japan.
10. Certificate of employment of the supporter - 1 (Family)
Submit if the supporter is already residing in Japan.
11. Supporter’s residence tax taxation (or non-taxation) certificate and tax payment certificate - 1 each (Family)
Must show total annual income and tax payment status. Submit if the supporter is already residing in Japan. Can be obtained from the municipal government office.
Application for Change of Status of Residence
This application is for those already residing in Japan with a different status of residence who wish to change their activities to those under this status.
1. Application for Change of Status of Residence - 1 copy
2. Photograph - 1
4cm (H) x 3cm (W), taken within 6 months before the application, front-facing, without hat, plain background, clear image. Not required for those under 16 years old.
3. Passport and Residence Card
Present at the counter.
4. Copy of employment contract - 1 (Athlete)
Must include details of activities, employment period, remuneration and other conditions.
5. Resume and documents proving career history of the applicant (Athlete)
Submit graduation certificates, employment history documents, etc. as appropriate.
6. Documents showing competition history and results (Athlete)
Submit relevant documents as appropriate.
7. Documents proving the outline of the employing organization (Athlete)
Submit the following documents:
- (1) Certificate of registered matters - 1 copy
- (2) Balance sheet or profit and loss statement - 1 copy
- (3) Company brochure or pamphlet (as appropriate)
8. Document proving family relationship with the supporter - 1 (Family)
Marriage certificate, birth certificate, etc.
9. Copy of supporter’s residence card or passport - 1 (Family)
10. Certificate of employment of the supporter - 1 (Family)
11. Supporter’s residence tax taxation (or non-taxation) certificate and tax payment certificate - 1 each (Family)
Must show total annual income and tax payment status. Can be obtained from the municipal government office.
Application for Extension of Period of Stay
This application is for those already residing in Japan with this status of residence who wish to continue their activities.
1. Application for Extension of Period of Stay - 1 copy
2. Photograph - 1
4cm (H) x 3cm (W), taken within 6 months before the application, front-facing, without hat, plain background, clear image. Not required for those under 16 years old or for extensions of 3 months or less.
3. Passport and Residence Card
Present at the counter.
4. Copy of employment contract - 1 (Athlete)
Must include details of activities, employment period, remuneration and other conditions.
5. Residence tax taxation (or non-taxation) certificate and tax payment certificate - 1 each (Athlete)
Must show total annual income and tax payment status. Can be obtained from the municipal government office.
6. Certificate of employment of the supporter - 1 (Family)
7. Supporter’s residence tax taxation (or non-taxation) certificate and tax payment certificate - 1 each (Family)
Must show total annual income and tax payment status. Can be obtained from the municipal government office.
- Items 4 and 5 above (items 6 and 7 for family members) are not required if the applicant applies simultaneously with the supporter.
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