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Technical Intern Training - Required Documents

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The Technical Intern Training visa status is for activities involving technical intern training based on the Technical Intern Training Act. It is divided into Technical Intern Training (i), (ii), and (iii).

Status of ResidenceApplicable ActivitiesPeriod of Stay
Technical Intern Training (i)Activities to acquire skills (lectures and work related to skills)Up to 1 year
Technical Intern Training (ii)Activities to become proficient in skills (work requiring skills)Up to 2 years
Technical Intern Training (iii)Activities to become skilled (work requiring skills)Up to 2 years

Acceptance Types

  • (a): Corporate-type (accepting employees from overseas subsidiaries, etc.)
  • (b): Supervising Organization-type (acceptance through supervising organizations)

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.
  • Technical intern training applications can only be made after receiving certification of the technical intern training plan from the Organization for Technical Intern Training (OTIT).

Application for Certificate of Eligibility (New)

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Common Required Documents

No.Required DocumentsNotes
1Application for Certificate of Eligibility - 1 copyGo to application form
2Photograph - 14cm (H) x 3cm (W)
3Return envelope - 1Standard envelope with recipient address and registered mail stamps attached
4Copy of Technical Intern Training Plan Certification NoticeIssued by OTIT
5Applicant’s Resume

Please refer to the checklist for other required documents.


Application for Change of Status of Residence

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No.Required DocumentsNotes
1Application for Change of Status of Residence - 1 copyGo to application form
2Photograph - 1Not required for those under 16 years old
3Passport and Residence CardFor presentation
4Copy of Technical Intern Training Plan Certification NoticeIssued by OTIT

Application for Extension of Period of Stay

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No.Required DocumentsNotes
1Application for Extension of Period of Stay - 1 copyGo to application form
2Photograph - 1Not required for those under 16 or for extensions of 3 months or less
3Passport and Residence CardFor presentation


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