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Who can apply?
The following period of stay in Japan is required for the application of permanent resident.
【1】 The applicant with working Visa---more than 10 years residence in Japan and more
than 5 years working result with working Visa in the total resident period.
【2】 The applicant with spouse or child of Japanese national and spouse or child of
Permanent resident---more than 3 years residence in Japan, In the case you get married with
Japanese in abroad and the
priod of living together is more than 3 years, more than 1 year period of stay in Japan is admitted
for the application.
Documents to be prepared
【Documents to be prepared】
*Application form *Applicant’s statetment
*Certificates relating your status
(Copy of family register, Birth certificate, Certificate of marriage, etc.)
*Copy of foreigners registration *Certificate of your working
*Copy of company register(In the case of director at a company)
*Copy of taxation of your income(In the case of self-employed)
*Certificate of income and withholding tax(In the case of Employee)
*Certificate of taxation *Copy of bank book showing the balance
*Written guarantee *Certificate showing guarantor’s occupation
*Copy of habitant register or foreigner’s registration of guarantor
*Certificate of income of guarantor *Sketch maps around the home and the working place
*Report of each family member *Others --- basing on each applicant’s situation
How long does it take from the application to the final decision
Generally speaking, it takes arround 10months. The period is different depending on individual
circumstances.
Accordingly, the applicants whose Visa expires during the investigation by Immigration bureau should
apply for the extension of Visa separately.