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Trainee - Required Documents

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The Trainee visa status is for activities to acquire skills through work at the Japanese offices of public or private organizations that have accepted the trainee. (Excluding activities falling under Technical Intern Training and Student)

Applicable ActivitiesActivities to acquire skills at Japanese offices of public or private organizations (excluding Technical Intern Training and Student)
Period of Stay1 year, 6 months, 3 months

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 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

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

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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