Regulation for Enforcement of the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act(Ministry of Justice Order No. 54 of 1981)
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Regulation for Enforcement of the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act
Ministry of Justice Order No. 54 of October 28, 1981
(Port of Entry or Departure)
Article 1The ports of entry or departure prescribed in Article 2, item (viii) of the Act on Immigration Control and Refugee Recogntion Act (hereinafter referred to as the "Act") are as follows:
(i)seaports or airports listed in Appended Table I; or
(ii)a seaport or airport other than the seaports and airports prescribed in the preceding item that is temporarily designated for a limited period of time by the director of a regional immigration bureau for the entry into or departure from Japan of the crew members and passengers of a specific vessel or aircraft.
Article 2Deleted
(Period of Stay)
Article 3The period of stay prescribed in Article 2-2, paragraph (3) of the Act is as listed in the right-hand column of Appended Table II corresponding to the status of residence listed in the left-hand column of the same Table.
(Attendants)
Article 4Persons provided for by Ministry of Justice Order to assist persons who, due to a mental disorder or disability, are consistently unable to understand the impact of their decisions, or whose mental capacity is severely limited (hereinafter referred to as "a person in need of an attendant") in engaging in activities or actions in Japan (hereinafter referred to as "activities, etc.") as prescribed in Article 5, paragraph (1), item (ii) of the Act are persons listed as follows:
(i)a guardian, curator, spouse, person who exercises parental authority or supporter under duty of a person in need of an attendant, or an equivalent person, and who moreover, is a person who has the intention and capacity to assist in the activities, etc. of the person who is in need of an attendant and does not fall under any of the following persons:
(a)a person or spouse of this person or lineal relative by blood, who is bringing or has brought an action against the person in need of an attendant;
(b)a statutory agent, curator or assistant who has been replaced by the family court;
(c)a person who is subject to a decision on the commencement of bankruptcy proceedings and has yet to have their rights restored;
(d)an adult ward or a person under curatorship;
(e)a minor; and
(ii)beyond the persons listed in the preceding item, a person who has reasonable grounds for assisting in the activities, etc. of a person in need of an attendant and has the intention and capacity to assist in their activities, etc. (limited to cases where the person in need of an attendant has filed the application set forth in Article 6, paragraph (2) of the Act in order to stay in Japan for a short period and engage in sightseeing, recreation, participation in meetings, or other similar activities).
(Special Measures for Denial of Permission to Land in Japan)
Article 4-2(1)The cases provided for by Ministry of Justice Order as prescribed in Article 5-2 of the Act are the following cases:
(i)the following cases with regard to a foreign national who is residing in Japan with a status of residence:
(a)where special permission to land in Japan was granted pursuant to the provisions of Article 12, paragraph (1) of the Act;
(b)where a change of the status of residence was granted pursuant to the provisions of Article 20, paragraph (3) of the Act;
(c)where an extension of the period of stay was granted pursuant to the provisions of Article 21, paragraph (3) of the Act;
(d)where permission for permanent residence was granted pursuant to the provisions of Article 22, paragraph (2) of the Act;
(e)where permission for acquisition of a status of residence was granted pursuant to the provisions of Article 20, paragraph (3), as applied mutatis mutandis pursuant to Article 22-2, paragraph (3) of the Act (including as applied mutatis mutandis pursuant to Article 22-3 of the Act);
(f)where permission for acquisition of the status as a "Permanent Resident" was granted pursuant to the provisions of Article 22, paragraph (2) of the Act, as applied mutatis mutandis pursuant to Article 22-2, paragraph (4) of the Act (including as applied mutatis mutandis pursuant to Article 22-3 of the Act);
(g)where re-entry permission was granted pursuant to the provisions of Article 26, paragraph (1) of the Act;
(h)where special permission to stay in Japan was granted pursuant to the provisions of Article 50, paragraph (1) of the Act;
(i)where special permission to stay in Japan was granted pursuant to the provisions of Article 61-2-2, paragraph (2) of the Act;
(j)where a refugee travel document was issued pursuant to the provisions of Article 61-2-12, paragraph (1) of the Act;
(k)where it is found by the Minister of Justice (including the director of a regional immigration bureau delegated the authority set forth in Article 5-2 of the Act, pursuant to the provisions of Article 69-2 of the Act; the same applies in the following item) to be cases equivalent to (a) through (j); and
(ii)where a certificate was issued to a foreign national pursuant to the provisions of Article 7-2, paragraph (1) of the Act or cases where a foreign national received a visa from a Japanese consular officer, etc. (limited to cases where the Minister of Justice was consulted) in their passport, and where a reasonable period of time has passed since falling under the reasonable grounds (hereinafter referred to as "specified reasons") prescribed Article 5, paragraph (1), item (iv), (v), (vii), (ix) or (ix)-2 of the Act and where otherwise the Minister of Justice finds that there are special grounds.
(2)If it is found that landing in Japan is not to be denied to the foreign national simply due to the specified reasons pursuant to the provisions of Article 5-2 of the Act, a written notice pursuant to Appended Form 1 is to be issued to the foreign national.
(Application for Permission to Land in Japan)
Article 5(1)Any foreign national (except for the foreign nationals prescribed in the following paragraph) who seeks to apply for permission to land in Japan pursuant to the provisions of Article 6, paragraph (2) of the Act must submit to an immigration inspector a document pursuant to Appended Form 6 (Appended Form 6-2 in the case of a person who has received re-entry permission pursuant to the provisions of Article 26, paragraph (1) of the Act (including persons who are deemed to have received re-entry permission pursuant to the provisions of Article 26-2, paragraph (1) or Article 26-3, paragraph (1) of the Act; the same applies in Article 7, paragraph (1)) or a person possessing a refugee travel document pursuant to the provisions of Article 61-2-12, paragraph (1) of the Act):
(2)Any foreign national (limited to foreign nationals who are in possession of a registered user card, and who seek to have their data recorded pursuant to the provisions of Article 9, paragraph (4) of the Act) who seeks to apply for permission to land in Japan pursuant to the provisions of Article 6, paragraph (2) of the Act must provide information on the following by allowing a computer as prescribed in Article 7, paragraph (4) to receive it:
(i)name;
(ii)date of birth;
(iii)location of the place of residence;
(iv)purpose of landing in Japan;
(v)name of the vessel, or registration code or flight number of the aircraft by which the foreign national arrived;
(vi)period of stay in Japan;
(vii)contact details while in Japan;
(viii)particulars required by the immigration inspector in the declaration relating to the conditions for permission to land listed in Article 7, paragraph (1), item (iv) of the Act.
(3)When filing the application for permission to land in Japan pursuant to the provisions of Article 6, paragraph (2) of the Act, the foreign national must present their passport (for a person prescribed in the preceding paragraph, their passport and registered user card).
(4)In the case referred to in paragraph (1), if the foreign national is under 16 years of age or is unable to apply for permission to land in Japan due to disease or for other grounds, any person accompanying that foreign national, such as their father or mother, spouse, child, relative, or a person who has custody of them, may file the application on behalf of the foreign national.
(5)In the case referred to in the preceding paragraph, if there is no person accompanying the foreign national to file the application on behalf of the foreign national, the captain of the vessel or aircraft or the carrier who operates the vessel or aircraft by which the foreign national arrived is to fill out the document set forth in paragraph (1) and file the application on behalf of the foreign national.
(6)A computer, as provided for by Ministry of Justice Order as prescribed in Article 6, paragraph (3) of the Act is to be a computer utilized for information for personal identification in order to provide for fair and equitable control over the entry into or departure from Japan and be installed in the immigration offices designated by the Minister of Justice (hereinafter referred to as "designated immigration office").
(7)The information for personal identification provided for by Ministry of Justice Order as prescribed in Article 6, paragraph (3) of the Act is to be fingerprints and photographs (in the case of persons deemed to have received re-entry permission pursuant to the provisions of Article 26-3, paragraph (1) of the Act, fingerprints or fingerprints and photographs).
(8)A foreign national seeking to provide their fingerprints pursuant to the provisions of Article 6, paragraph (3) of the Act (except for the foreign nationals prescribed in the next paragraph) must provide them by allowing a computer designated by the immigration inspector to receive the fingerprint imaging data of both of their index fingers; provided, however, that in the event that the foreign national is unable to provide the fingerprints of their index fingers due to not having them or on other grounds, they provide, for each of their hands, the fingerprint of one of the other available fingers in the following order of priority:
(i)middle finger;
(ii)ring finger;
(iii)pinkie; and
(iv)thumb.
(9)A foreign national seeking to provide their fingerprints pursuant to the provisions of Article 6, paragraph (3) of the Act (limited to a foreign national who is registered pursuant to the provisions of Article 9, paragraph (8) of the Act and who seeks to have their data recorded pursuant to the provisions of paragraph (4) of the same Article) must provide them by allowing a computer designated by the immigration inspector to receive the fingerprint imaging data of both of their fingers as provided pursuant to the provisions of Article 7-2, paragraph (6).
(10)A foreign national seeking to provide their photograph pursuant to the provisions of Article 6, paragraph (3) of the Act must provide it by allowing a computer designated by the immigration inspector to receive their facial imaging data.
(11)A person provided for by Ministry of Justice Order as prescribed in Article 6, paragraph (3), item (v) of the Act is as follows:
(i)a person who seeks to engage in any activity as a member of the staff of the Japanese office of the Taiwan-Japan Relations Association or as a family member thereof who belongs to the same household;
(ii)a person who seeks to engage in any activity as a member of staff of the Permanent General Mission of Palestine in Japan or as a family member thereof who belongs to the same household;
(iii)a person who is endorsed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs as a person who requires diplomatic treatment; or
(iv)a pupil or student of a senior high school, or in the second half of a course of study at a school for secondary education, in a senior high school course of a school for special needs education, technical school, or in a higher course of a vocational school (hereinafter referred to as "school"); who is to travel outside the territory of Japan as part of an educational course (an equivalent course in a specialized course or a special course in a senior high school, school for special needs education or technical school, or in a higher course of a vocational school) as prescribed in Article 83 (including as applied mutatis mutandis pursuant to Article 108, paragraph (2)), Article 128, or Article 174 of the Regulation for Enforcement of the School Education Act (Ministry of Education Order No. 11 of 1947), and who is an individual whom the person or board provided for in (a) through (g) in accordance with the classifications of schools listed in (a) through (g) has notified the Minister of Justice of their status as a person endorsed by the principal:
(a)a school founded by an incorporated national university prescribed in Article 2, paragraph (1) of the Incorporated National Universities Act (Act No. 102 of 2003):the president of the incorporated national university;
(b)a national technical school prescribed in Article 3 of the Act on the Institute of National Technical Schools, Incorporated Administrative Agency (Act No. 103 of 2003):the president of the Institute of National Technical Schools, Incorporated Administrative Agency;
(c)a school founded by the prefecture:the board of education of the prefecture;
(d)a school founded by the municipality (including special wards; the same applies hereinafter):the board of education of the municipality;
(e)the technical school founded by an incorporated municipal university prescribed in Article 68, paragraph (1) of the Local Incorporated Administrative Agencies Act (Act No. 108 of 2003):the president of the incorporated municipal university;
(f)a technical school founded by an incorporated educational institution prescribed in Article 3 of the Private Schools Act (Act No. 270 of 1949):the minister of education, culture, sports, science and technology;
(g)other schools:the prefectural governor.
Article 6In the event that a foreign national seeking permission to land in Japan without submitting the certificate prescribed in Article 7-2, paragraph (1) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as a "certificate of eligibility") seeks to prove that this person conforms to the conditions for permission to land provided for in Article 7, paragraph (1), item (ii) of the Act pursuant to the provisions of paragraph (2) of the same Article, the foreign national must submit a copy of each of the materials listed in the right-hand column of Appended Table III, corresponding to the activity listed in the middle column of the same Table in which the foreign national seeks to engage in Japan, and a copy of each of any other materials to be used as a reference; provided, however, that this does not apply if the immigration inspector deems that there is no risk of causing hindrance even with the omission of all or some of the materials to be submitted.
(Certificate of Eligibility)
Article 6-2(1)Any person who seeks to apply for the issuance of a certificate of eligibility pursuant to the provisions of Article 7-2, paragraph (1) of the Act must appear at a regional immigration bureau and submit a written application pursuant to Appended Form 6-3.
(2)When filing the application set forth in the preceding paragraph, the foreign national must submit a photograph (a photograph taken within three months prior to the date of the application which meets the requirements prescribed in Appended Table III (2), and moreover, has the foreign national's full name entered on the back; the same applies in Article 7-2, paragraph (4), Article 7-4, paragraph (1), Article 19-9, paragraph (1), Article 19-10, paragraph (1), Article 19-11, paragraph (1), Article 19-12, paragraphs (1) and (2), Article 20, paragraph (2), Article 21, paragraph (2), Article 21-2, paragraph (3) (including as applied mutatis mutandis pursuant to Article 21-3, paragraph (3)), Article 22, paragraph (1), Article 24, paragraph (2), Article 25, paragraph (1) and Article 55, paragraph (1)), and a copy of each of the materials listed in the right-hand column of Appended Table III corresponding to the activity listed in the middle column of the same Table in which the foreign national seeks to engage while in Japan, and a copy of each of any other materials to be used as a reference; provided, however, that this does not apply if the director of the regional immigration bureau deems that there is no risk of causing hindrance even with the omission of all or some of the materials to be submitted.
(3)The agent prescribed in Article 7-2, paragraph (2) of the Act is a person listed in the right-hand column of Appended Table IV corresponding to the activity listed in the left-hand column of the same Table in which the foreign national seeks to engage in Japan.
(4)Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (1), a foreign national in Japan or the agent prescribed in Article 7-2, paragraph (2) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as a "foreign national, etc.") is not required to appear at a regional immigration bureau in the event that the director of the regional immigration bureau finds nonappearance reasonable. In this case, any of the persons listed in the following items (with respect to items (i) and (ii), only those requested by the foreign national, etc.) are to submit the written application provided for in paragraph (1) and the photograph and materials provided for in paragraph (2) on behalf of the foreign national, etc.:
(i)a member of the staff of a public interest incorporated association or foundation with the purpose of providing for the smooth acceptance of foreign nationals (hereinafter referred to as a "member of the staff of a public interest corporation") and whom the director of the regional immigration bureau finds appropriate;
(ii)an attorney at law or certified administrative procedures legal specialist who has notified the director of the regional immigration bureau exercising jurisdiction over the area where the bar association or the certified administrative procedures legal specialist's association to which the attorney or the certified administrative procedures legal specialist belongs is located through this association; or
(iii)a statutory agent of the foreign national.
(5)If an application as set forth in paragraph (1) has been filed, the director of the regional immigration bureau may issue a certificate of eligibility only in cases where the applicant has proved that the foreign national concerned conforms to the conditions for permission to land listed in Article 7, paragraph (1), item (ii) of the Act; provided, however, that the director is not required to issue the certificate when it is clear that the foreign national does not conform to a condition listed in Article 7, paragraph (1), item (i), (iii) or (iv) of the Act.
(6)The form of a certificate of eligibility is pursuant to Appended Form 6-4; provided, however, that it may be pursuant to Appended Forms 6-5 and 6-6 in the event that the director of the regional immigration bureau finds it reasonable.
(Seal of Verification of Permission to Land in Japan)
Article 7(1)The form of the seal of verification of permission to land in Japan as prescribed in Article 9, paragraph (1) of the Act is pursuant to Appended Form 7 or 7-2 (Appended Form 7-3 in the case of a foreign national who has received re-entry permission pursuant to the provisions of Article 26, paragraph (1) of the Act or a foreign national in possession of a refugee travel document pursuant to the provisions of Article 61-2-12, paragraph (1) of the Act).
(2)In the event that an immigration inspector decides on a status of residence pursuant to the provisions of Article 9, paragraph (3) of the Act, when deciding the status of residence of "Highly Skilled Professional" (limited to those in relation to item (i), (a) through (c) of the right-hand column under "Highly Skilled Professional" in Appended Table I (2)), the inspector is to issue a certificate of designation pursuant to Appended Form 31 (3) with a statement of the public or private organization in Japan designated by the Minister of Justice and when deciding the status of residence of "Designated Activities", this inspector is to issue a certificate of designation pursuant to Appended Form 7-4 with a statement of the activities specifically designated by the Minister of Justice with respect to the foreign national concerned.
(3)Data provided for by Ministry of Justice Order as prescribed in Article 9, paragraph (4) of the Act is as follows:
(i)name;
(ii)country of nationality or the region provided for in Article 2, item (v), (b) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as "nationality or region");
(iii)date of birth;
(iv)sex;
(v)date of landing in Japan;
(vi)port of entry or departure at which the foreign national lands; and
(vii)in cases of foreign nationals who are in possession of a registered user card, and whose data is recorded pursuant to the provisions of Article 9, paragraph (4) of the Act, the status of residence and period of stay decided pursuant to the provisions of paragraph (5) of the same Article.
(4)The computer provided for by Ministry of Justice Order as prescribed in Article 9, paragraph (4) of the Act is a computer utilized in order to provide for fair and equitable control over the entry into or departure from Japan and installed in the immigration offices designated by the Minister of Justice.
(5)The provisions of Article 5, paragraphs (9) and (10) apply mutatis mutandis to cases where a person listed in any of the items of Article 6, paragraph (3) of the Act provides fingerprints and a photograph pursuant to the provisions of Article 9, paragraph (4), item (ii) of the Act.
(Registration of a Foreign National Who Wishes to Have Their Data Recorded)
Article 7-2(1)In the event that any foreign national, who wishes to have their data recorded pursuant to the provisions of Article 9, paragraph (4) of the Act at the port of entry or departure at which they seek to land, seeks to have their data registered pursuant to the provisions of paragraph (8) of the same Article (hereinafter referred to as "user registration of the Automated Gates"), the foreign national must apply to register as a user by submitting a written application pursuant to Appended Form 7-5 in the case of a person who comes under item (i), (a) or (b) of the same paragraph and seeks to be registered as a user; or Appended Form 7-6 in the case of a person who comes under item (i), (c) of the same paragraph and seeks to be registered as a user (in cases of a person specified by the Minister of Justice in a public notice, the format specified in such public notice), and must appear at the immigration office designated by the Minister of Justice and present the following documents:
(i)passport (including the re-entry permit; the same applies in paragraph (8));
(ii)residence card in the case of a mid to long-term resident; and
(iii)special permanent resident certificate pursuant to the provisions of Article 7, paragraph (1) of the Special Act on the Immigration Control of, Inter Alia, Those Who Have Lost Japanese Nationality Pursuant to the Treaty of Peace with Japan (Act No. 71 of 1991; hereinafter referred to as "Special Act") (hereinafter referred to as "special permanent resident certificate"), in the case of a special permanent resident prescribed in the Special Act.
(2)The number of times prescribed by Ministry of Justice Order pursuant to the provisions of Article 9, paragraph (8), item (i), (c), 2. of the Act is to be two times within one year prior to the day of the appearance pursuant to the provisions of the preceding paragraph.
(3)The requirements prescribed by Ministry of Justice Order pursuant to the provisions of Article 9, paragraph (8), item (i), (c), 4. of the Act is to be to meet all of the following requirements (except for items (i) and (ii) in cases of the persons specified in the public notice provided for in paragraph (1)):
(i)in cases of a foreign national for whom a visa issued by a Japanese Consular Officer, etc. is deemed unnecessary pursuant to laws or regulations, an international agreement or through notification to such effect from the Japanese Government to a foreign government, possession of a passport issued by a country, region (meaning the region provided for in Article 2, item (v), (b) of the Act; the same applies hereinafter in the following item (ii), (a)) or administrative division (meaning the administrative division granted authority to issue passports by a state; hereinafter the same applies in the following item (ii), (a)) specified by the Minister of Justice in a public notice;
(ii)the foreign national comes under the following (a) or (b):
(a)a person who has been in the position of an officer or full-time staff member of one of the following public or private organizations for a continuous period of one year or more at the time of filing the application to be registered as a user, and is expected to continue in this position after the filing of the application:
1.the Japanese government, a local government or an organization where either of these is the main equity investor;
2.the national government or local government of the country, region or administrative division provided for in the preceding item, or an organization where any of these is the main equity investor;
3.an international organization;
4.a stock company issuing stocks which is listed on the Financial Instruments Exchange (meaning the financial instruments exchange provided for in Article 2, paragraph (16) of the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act (Act No. 25 of 1948); hereinafter the same applies in 5.) or its subsidiary (meaning the subsidiary provided for in Article 2, item (iii) of the Companies Act (Act No. 86 of 2005));
5.a stock company issuing stocks listed on an exchange similar to the Financial Instruments Exchange which is located in the country, region or administrative division provided for in the preceding item;
6.a juridical person of the Japanese government or the government of the country, region or administrative division provided for in the preceding item whose amount of stated capital or total amount of contribution is 500,000,000 yen or more;
(b)a person who has a business relationship with the organization (including the Japanese government or local governments; hereinafter the same applies in this item) provided for in (a), 1. or the company provided for in (a), 4., and for whom a request has been received from such organization or company to have that person register as a user on the understanding that it is necessary for that person to repeatedly land in Japan for such business;
(iii)the foreign national has not been subject to a fine or a greater punishment or an equivalent punishment (except for cases of a punishment imposed due to a political offense) for having violated the laws and regulations of Japan or a country other than Japan;
(iv)there are no circumstances deemed to be particularly inappropriate in terms of fair and equitable control of immigration.
(4)A person coming under Article 9, paragraph (8), item (i), (c) of the Act who seeks to be registered as a user must attach a photograph and materials proving the fact of coming under item (ii) of the preceding paragraph (a photograph in cases of the persons stipulated by the Minister of Justice in a public notice who are provided for in paragraph (1)) and other materials to be used as reference to the written application set forth under paragraph (1).
(5)The director of the regional immigration bureau exercising jurisdiction over the area where the immigration office provided for in paragraph (1) is located (hereinafter referred to as "director with jurisdiction") may register the foreign national set forth under paragraph (1) as a user of the Automated Gates only if they find that the foreign national as set forth in the preceding paragraph wishes to depart from Japan with the intention of returning and falls under all of the items of Article 9, paragraph (8) of the Act (except for item (iii) in the case of a special permanent resident).
(6)The foreign national who seeks to provide their fingerprints pursuant to the provisions of Article 9, paragraph (8), item (ii) of the Act must provide them by allowing a computer designated by the director with jurisdiction to receive the fingerprint imaging data of both of their index fingers; provided, however, that when they are unable to provide the fingerprints of the fingers due to not having them or for other grounds, they must provide, for each of their hands, the fingerprint of one of the other fingers in the following order of priority:
(i)middle finger;
(ii)ring finger;
(iii)pinkie; and
(iv)thumb.
(7)The foreign national who seeks to provide their photograph pursuant to the provisions of Article 9, paragraph (8), item (ii) of the Act must provide it by allowing a computer designated by the director with jurisdiction to receive their facial imaging data.
(8)If a foreign national who has been registered as a user falls under any of the following items, the director with jurisdiction must delete the user registration and erase the fingerprint imaging data and photograph provided by the foreign national pursuant to the provisions of paragraph (5) of the preceding Article, the two preceding paragraphs and Article 27, paragraph (6):
(i)it is found that the foreign national did not fall under at least one of the items of Article 9, paragraph (8) of the Act (except for item (iii) in the case of a special permanent resident) at the time they have been registered as a user;
(ii)the foreign national ceases to fall under Article 9, paragraph (8), item (i) or (iii) of the Act (item (i) only in the case of a special permanent resident) after the user registration;
(iii)a passport presented pursuant to the provisions of paragraph (1) becomes invalid or expired;
(iv)the validity period of the re-entry permission entered in a passport presented pursuant to the provisions of paragraph (1) and the validity period of the residence card or the special permanent resident certificate presented pursuant to the provisions of the same paragraph have expired;
(v)the validity period of the registered user card has expired;
(vi)the foreign national has submitted a written request for deletion of the user registration; or
(vii)the director with jurisdiction finds that it is not appropriate to maintain the user registration due to the foreign national's death or for any other grounds.
(Required Information on Registered User Cards)
Article 7-3(1)The name provided for in Article 9-2, paragraph (2), item (i) of the Act is to appear in Roman lettering.
(2)The nationality or region provided for in Article 9-2, paragraph (2), item (i) of the Act for a foreign national with two or more nationalities other than Japanese is given by entering the nationality of the country which issued a passport presented pursuant to the provisions of paragraph (1) of the preceding Article or the region provided for in Article 2, item (v), (b) of the Act to which the organization belongs in cases of a registered user card issued pursuant to the provisions of Article 9-2, paragraph (1), or the country or region entered in the registered user card which is to lose its validity through the issuance in cases of a registered user card issued pursuant to the provisions of Article 9-2, paragraph (8) of the Act.
(3)The number of the registered user card pursuant to the provisions of Article 9-2, paragraph (2), item (ii) of the Act is to be specified using a combination of four Roman characters and eight numbers.
(4)The photograph to be displayed pursuant to the provisions of Article 9-2, paragraph (3) of the Act is to be either the photograph submitted pursuant to the provisions of paragraph (4) of the preceding Article or paragraph (1) of the following Article, or the photograph which may be used pursuant to the provisions of the second sentence of Article 9-2, paragraph (3) of the Act.
(5)The format of the registered user card pursuant to the provisions of Article 9-2, paragraph (4) of the Act is to be as in Appended Form 7-7.
(6)In addition to the particulars given in each of the items of Article 9-2, paragraph (2), the registered user card is to indicate the status of residence and period of stay decided pursuant to the provisions of Article 9, paragraph (5), the expiration date of the period of stay, the date of the decision, and the name of the port of entry or departure at which the foreign national landed on the back of the card upon each occasion of data being recorded pursuant to the provisions of Article 9, paragraph (4) of the Act for the person possessing the registered user card.
(7)In cases where there is not enough blank space to display the data pursuant to the provisions of the preceding paragraph on the back of the registered user card, the foreign national possessing the registered user card may receive a rewrite at the immigration office provided for in paragraph (1) of the preceding Article.
(8)The method to be used for the recording pursuant to the provisions of Article 9-2, paragraph (5) of the Act is to be recording the particulars listed in the items of paragraph (2) of the same Article and the photograph provided in paragraph (3) of the same Article on a semiconductor integrated circuit incorporated into the registered user card.
(Reissuance of Registered User Cards)
Article 7-4(1)The application pursuant to the provisions of Article 9-2, paragraph (7) of the Act must be filed by appearing at the immigration office provided for in Article 7-2, paragraph (1) and submitting the written application pursuant to Appended Form 7-8, a photograph, and one set of materials proving the loss of the user registration card, or submitting the noticeably damaged or soiled user registration card or the user registration card whose record pursuant to the provisions of Article 9-2, paragraph (5) of the Act has been damaged.
(2)When filing the application set forth in the preceding paragraph, the foreign national must present their passport.
(Request for the Appearance of Witnesses and Their Oaths)
Article 8(1)A request for the appearance of witnesses pursuant to the provisions of Article 10, paragraph (5) of the Act (including as applied mutatis mutandis pursuant to Article 48, paragraph (5) of the Act) is to be made by written notice pursuant to Appended Form 8.
(2)The oath pursuant to the provisions of Article 10, paragraph (5) of the Act (including as applied mutatis mutandis pursuant to Article 48, paragraph (5) of the Act) is to be a written oath.
(3)The written oath set forth in the preceding paragraph is to state that according to their conscience, the witness will state the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth.
(Provision of Fingerprints and Photographs to the Special Inquiry Officer)
Article 8-2The provisions of Article 5, paragraphs (8) and (10) apply mutatis mutandis to cases where fingerprints and a photograph are provided to a special inquiry officer pursuant to the proviso to Article 10, paragraph (7) of the Act.
(Written Notice of Findings)
Article 9(1)The notice to a foreign national pursuant to the provisions of Article 10, paragraph (7) or (10) of the Act is to be provided in the form of a written notice of a finding pursuant to Appended Form 9.
(2)A statement that the foreign national will not file an objection as prescribed in Article 10, paragraph (11) of the Act is pursuant to Appended Form 10.
(Written Exclusion Orders)
Article 10(1)The exclusion order pursuant to the provisions of Article 10, paragraph (7) or (11) of the Act or Article 11, paragraph (6) of the Act is to be given in the form of a written exclusion order pursuant to Appended Form 11.
(2)The notice to the captain of the vessel or aircraft or the carrier who operates the vessel or aircraft pursuant to the provisions of Article 10, paragraph (7) or (11) of the Act or Article 11, paragraph (6) of the Act is to be provided in the form of a written notice of exclusion order pursuant to Appended Form 12.
(Filing of an Objection)
Article 11An objection pursuant to the provisions of Article 11, paragraph (1) of the Act must be filed by submitting a written objection pursuant to Appended Form 13.
(Permission to Provisionally Land in Japan)
Article 12(1)The form of the permit to provisionally land in Japan prescribed in Article 13, paragraph (2) of the Act is pursuant to Appended Form 14.
(2)Restrictions on residence and area of movement, the obligation to obey a summons and other conditions pursuant to the provisions of Article 13, paragraph (3) of the Act are to be as under the following items:
(i)the residence is designated within the area of the municipality where the port of entry or departure at which the foreign national arrived is located (for the Tokyo special wards, within the area of the ward at which the foreign national arrived; the same applies hereinafter); provided, however, that this does not apply when the supervising immigration inspector finds that there is a special reason;
(ii)the area of movement is within the area of the municipality where the designated residence is located, except for cases where the supervising immigration inspector finds that there is a special reason and decides otherwise;
(iii)a request for appearance is made with a designation of the time, date and place of the appearance; and
(iv)beyond the preceding items, a supervising immigration inspector prohibits activities other than those necessary for the landing procedures and imposes other specifically necessary conditions.
(3)The supervising immigration inspector decides the amount of a deposit not exceeding 2 million yen pursuant to the provisions of Article 13, paragraph (3) of the Act, taking into consideration the amount of money possessed by the foreign national, necessary expenses during their provisional landing in Japan, and other circumstances; provided, however, that the amount of deposit for a minor does not exceed 1 million yen.
(4)When a deposit is demanded from a foreign national, the supervising immigration inspector is to have the officer in charge of receipt and disbursement of cash other than annual revenue and expenditure issue a certificate of receipt of money in custody pursuant to Appended Form 15.
(5)Except for cases where a foreign national granted permission for provisional landing in Japan has fled or failed to appear at a summons without justifiable grounds, when a foreign national has violated other conditions imposed on their provisional landing in Japan, the supervising immigration inspector may, according to the circumstances, confiscate part of the foreign national's deposit not exceeding half of its amount.
(6)If the supervising immigration inspector has confiscated a deposit pursuant to the provisions of Article 13, paragraph (5) of the Act, they are to issue a written notice of confiscation of deposit pursuant to Appended Form 16.
(7)The form of the detention order prescribed for in Article 13, paragraph (6) of the Act is pursuant to Appended Form 16-2.
(Place of Stay for a Foreign National Subject to an Exclusion Order)
Article 12-2The notice to a foreign national who has been issued an exclusion order and to the captain of the vessel or aircraft or the carrier who operates the vessel or aircraft as prescribed in Article 13-2, paragraph (2) of the Act is provided in the form of a written exclusion order pursuant to Appended Form 11 and in the form of a written notice of exclusion order pursuant to Appended Form 12, respectively.
(Permission for Landing at a Port of Call)
Article 13(1)The application for permission to land at a port of call pursuant to the provisions of Article 14, paragraph (1) of the Act must be filed by the foreign national wishing to land at a port of call by submitting a written application pursuant to Appended Form 17 and a document pursuant to Appended Form 6 to an immigration inspector.
(2)Any foreign national who wishes to land at a port of call as prescribed in Article 14, paragraph (1) of the Act must possess a ticket necessary for travel after departing from Japan to their travel destination or a letter of guarantee in lieu of the ticket, and a valid passport by which they may enter their travel destination after departing from Japan.
(3)The provisions of Article 5, paragraphs (8) and (10) apply mutatis mutandis to cases where fingerprints and a photograph are provided pursuant to the provisions of Article 14, paragraph (2) of the Act.
(4)The form of the seal of verification to land in Japan at a port of call prescribed in Article 14, paragraph (3) of the Act is pursuant to Appended Form 18 or 18-2.
(5)Restrictions on the period a foreign national may land in Japan, area of movement and other restrictions under the provisions of Article 14, paragraph (4) of the Act are as under the following items:
(i)the period a foreign national may land in Japan is established as not exceeding 72 hours;
(ii)the area of movement is within the area of the municipality where the port of entry or departure at which the foreign national arrived is located, except for cases where the immigration inspector finds that there is a special reason and decides otherwise; and
(iii)beyond the preceding items, an immigration inspector prohibits activities for which the foreign national receives a reward and imposes other specifically necessary restrictions.
(Permission to Land in Japan for Cruise Ship Tourists)
Article 13-2(1)The application for permission to land in Japan for cruise ship tourists pursuant to the provisions of Article 14-2, paragraph (1) or (2) of the Act must be filed by submitting an application pursuant to Appended Form 17-2 and a document pursuant to Appended Form 6-7 written by the foreign national wishing to land in Japan as a cruise ship tourist to an immigration inspector.
(2)The provisions of Article 5, paragraphs (8) and (10) apply mutatis mutandis to cases where fingerprints and photograph are to be provided pursuant to the provisions of Article 14-2, paragraph (3) or the provisions of paragraph (7) of the same Article of the Act.
(3)The form of the permit to land in Japan for cruise ship tourists prescribed for in Article 14-2, paragraph (4) of the Act is pursuant to Appended Form 17-3.
(4)The restrictions on the period a foreign national may land in Japan, area of movement, and other restrictions pursuant to the provisions of Article 14-2, paragraph (5) of the Act are to be as under the following items:
(i)a period a foreign national may land in Japan is established as not exceeding the period prescribed in (a) or (b), in accordance with the classification of the traffic routes listed in the following (a) or (b):
(a)the number of ports of call in Japan is one:seven days;
(b)the number of ports of call in Japan is two or more:30 days;
(ii)the area of movement is to be specified by designating the prefecture or municipality; and
(iii)beyond the preceding items, the immigration inspector prohibits activities for which the foreign national receives a reward and imposes other specifically necessary restrictions.
(5)Where an immigration inspector has revoked the permission set forth in Article 14-2, paragraph (2) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as "permission for multiple landing in Japan for cruise ship tourists") pursuant to the provisions of paragraph (8) or (9) of the same Article, this inspector is to respectively notify the person who received the permission pursuant to Appended Form 17-4 and the master of the designated passenger ship or the carrier who applied for permission pursuant to Appended Form 17-5 to the effect.
(6)In the case referred to in the preceding paragraph, the immigration inspector is to have the permit to land in Japan for cruise ship tourists in relation to the revoked permission for multiple landing in Japan for cruise ship tourists returned.
(Permission for Landing in Japan in Transit)
Article 14(1)The application for permission for landing in Japan during transit pursuant to the provisions of Article 15, paragraphs (1) or (2) of the Act is filed by the foreign national wishing to land in Japan in transit by submitting a written application pursuant to Appended Form 17 and a document pursuant to Appended Form 6 to an immigration inspector.
(2)The provisions of Article 13, paragraph (2) apply mutatis mutandis to a foreign national who wishes to land while in transit as prescribed in Article 15, paragraph (1) or (2) of the Act.
(3)The provisions of Article 5, paragraphs (8) and (10) apply mutatis mutandis to cases where fingerprints and a photograph are provided pursuant to the provisions of Article 15, paragraph (3) of the Act.
(4)The form of the seal of verification to land in Japan in Japan in transit prescribed in Article 15, paragraph (4) of the Act is pursuant to Appended Form 19 or 19-2.
(5)Restrictions on the period a foreign national may land in Japan, route to be followed in transit, and other restrictions pursuant to the provisions of Article 15, paragraph (5) of the Act in relation to the permission for landing in Japan in transit under the provisions of paragraph (1) of the same Article are to be as under the following items:
(i)a period a foreign national may land in Japan is established as not exceeding 15 days;
(ii)the route to be followed while in transit is determined according to the route to the port of entry or departure where the vessel to which the foreign national intends to return is located, except for cases where the immigration inspector finds that there is a special reason and decides otherwise; and
(iii)beyond the preceding items, an immigration inspector prohibits activities for which the foreign national receives a reward and imposes other specifically necessary restrictions.
(6)Restrictions on the period a foreign national may land in Japan, route to be followed while in transit, and other restrictions pursuant to the provisions of Article 15, paragraph (5) of the Act in relation to the permission for landing in Japan in transit pursuant to the provisions of paragraph (2) of the same Article are to be as under the following items:
(i)a period a foreign national may land in Japan is established as not exceeding 3 days;
(ii)the route to be followed while in transit is determined according to the route to the port of entry or departure where the vessel or aircraft which the foreign national intends to board for departure from Japan is located, except for cases where the immigration inspector finds that there is a special reason and decides otherwise; and
(iii)beyond the preceding items, an immigration inspector prohibits activities for which the foreign national receives a reward and imposes other specifically necessary restrictions.
(Permission to Land in Japan for Crew Members)
Article 15(1)The application for permission to land in Japan for crew members pursuant to the provisions of Article 16, paragraph (1) of the Act must be filed by submitting two written applications pursuant to Appended Form 20 to an immigration inspector.
(2)The form of the crew member's permit to land in Japan prescribed in Article 16, paragraph (4) of the Act in relation to the permission pursuant to the provisions of paragraph (1) of the same Article is pursuant to Appended Form 21.
(3)Restrictions on the period a crew member may land in Japan and area of movement and other restrictions pursuant to the provisions of Article 16, paragraph (5) of the Act are to be as under the following items:
(i)the period a crew member may land in Japan is established by the immigration inspector with regard to the following categories:
(a)if landing in the vicinity of one port of entry or departure is permitted (except for the cases listed in (b)):within 7 days;
(b)if landing in the vicinity of one port of entry or departure is permitted and the immigration inspector finds that there is a special reason:within 15 days;
(c)if landing in the vicinity of 2 or more ports of entry or departure is permitted:within 15 days;
(d)if landing is permitted in order to transfer to another vessel or aircraft located at the port of entry or departure at which the vessel or aircraft that the crew member boarded arrived:within 7 days;
(e)in the event that the landing is permitted in order to transfer to another vessel or aircraft located at another port of entry or departure:within 15 days;
(ii)the area of movement is within the area of the municipality where the port of entry or departure at which the crew member arrived is located, except for cases where the immigration inspector finds that there is a special reason and decides otherwise; provided, however, that the route to be followed while in transit where landing is permitted in order to allow a foreign national to transfer to another vessel or aircraft located at another port of entry or departure is determined according to the route to the port of entry or departure where the vessel or aircraft to which the foreign national intends to transfer is located; and
(iii)beyond the preceding items, immigration inspectors prohibit activities for which the foreign national receives reward and impose other specifically necessary restrictions.
(Permission for Multiple Landing in Japan for Crew Members)
Article 15-2(1)The application for permission to land in Japan for crew members pursuant to the provisions of Article 16, paragraph (2) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as "permission for multiple landing in Japan for crew members") must be filed by submitting two written applications pursuant to Appended Form 22-2 and a photograph to an immigration inspector.
(2)The form of the crew members' permit to land in Japan prescribed in Article 16, paragraph (4) of the Act in relation to permission for multiple landing in Japan for crew members is pursuant to Appended Form 22-3.
(3)In the event that an immigration inspector has revoked permission for multiple landing in Japan for crew members pursuant to the provisions of Article 16, paragraph (8) or (9) of the Act, the inspector is to notify the crew member concerned by Appended Form 22-4 and the captain of the vessel or aircraft or the carrier who applied for the permission by Appended Form 22-5.
(4)In the case referred to in the preceding paragraph, the immigration inspector is to have the crew member's permit to land in Japan in relation to the revoked permission for multiple landing in Japan for crew members returned.
(Provision of Fingerprints and Photographs by Crew Members)
Article 15-3The provisions of Article 5, paragraphs (8) and (10) apply mutatis mutandis to cases where fingerprints and a photograph are provided pursuant to the provisions of Article 16, paragraph (3) of the Act or paragraph (7) of the same Article.
(Emergency Permission to Land in Japan)
Article 16(1)The application for emergency permission to land in Japan pursuant to the provisions of Article 17, paragraph (1) of the Act must be filed by submitting two written applications pursuant to Appended Form 23 to an immigration inspector.
(2)The provisions of Article 5, paragraphs (8) and (10) apply mutatis mutandis to cases where fingerprints and a photograph are provided pursuant to the provisions of Article 17, paragraph (2) of the Act.
(3)The form of the emergency permit to land in Japan prescribed in Article 17, paragraph (3) of the Act is pursuant to Appended Form 24.
(Permission to Land in Japan Due to Distress)
Article 17(1)The application for permission to land in Japan due to distress pursuant to the provisions of Article 18, paragraph (1) of the Act must be filed by submitting two written applications pursuant to Appended Form 25 to an immigration inspector.
(2)The provisions of Article 5, paragraphs (8) and (10) apply mutatis mutandis to cases where fingerprints and a photograph are provided pursuant to the provisions of Article 18, paragraph (3) of the Act.
(3)The form of the permit to land in Japan due to distress prescribed in Article 18, paragraph (4) of the Act is pursuant to Appended Form 26.
(4)Restrictions on the period a foreign national may land in Japan and area of movement and other restrictions pursuant to the provisions of Article 18, paragraph (5) of the Act are to be as under the following items:
(i)a period a foreign national may land in Japan is established as not exceeding 30 days;
(ii)the area of movement is within the area of the municipality where the place at which the rescued and protected foreign national was rescued and protection is located, except for cases where the immigration inspector finds that there is a special reason and decides otherwise; and
(iii)beyond the preceding items, an immigration inspector prohibits activities for which the foreign national receives a reward and imposes other specifically necessary restrictions.
(Permission to Land in Japan for Temporary Refuge)
Article 18(1)Any foreign national who seeks to apply for permission to land in Japan for temporary refuge pursuant to the provisions of Article 18-2, paragraph (1) of the Act must submit to an immigration inspector a document pursuant to Appended Forms 6 and 26-2.
(2)The provisions of Article 5, paragraphs (4) and (5) apply mutatis mutandis to the application set forth in the preceding paragraph.
(3)The provisions of Article 5, paragraphs (8) and (10) apply mutatis mutandis to cases where fingerprints and a photograph are provided pursuant to the provisions of Article 18-2, paragraph (2) of the Act.
(4)The form of the permit to land in Japan for temporary refuge prescribed in Article 18-2, paragraph (3) of the Act is pursuant to Appended Form 27.
(5)Restrictions on the period a foreign national may land in Japan, residence, area of movement, and other conditions pursuant to the provisions of Article 18-2, paragraph (4) of the Act are to be as under the following items:
(i)a period a foreign national may land in Japan is established as not exceeding 6 months;
(ii)residences, a facility, etc. that the immigration inspector finds appropriate as a residence during the period of landing in Japan for temporary refuge are designated;
(iii)the area of movement is within the area of the municipality where the designated residence is located, except for cases where the immigration inspector find that there is a special reason and decides otherwise; and
(iv)beyond preceding items, an immigration inspector prohibits activities for which the foreign national receives a reward and imposes other specifically necessary conditions.
(Permission to Engage in an Activity Other Than That Permitted under the Status of Residence Previously Granted)
Article 19(1)Any foreign national who seeks to apply for the permission set forth in Article 19, paragraph (2) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as "permission to engage in an activity other than that permitted under the status of residence previously granted") must appear at a regional immigration bureau and submit a written application pursuant to Appended Form 28, a copy of each of the documents clarifying the specific activities in relation to the application, and a copy of each of any other reference materials.
(2)When filing the application set forth in the preceding paragraph, the foreign national must present the documents listed in the following items. A foreign national who is unable to present their passport or certificate of status of residence must submit a document with a statement of the reason therefor:
(i)passport and residence card in the case of a mid to long-term resident; and
(ii)passport or certificate of status of residence in the case of a person other than mid to long-term residents.
(3)Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (1), a foreign national is not required to appear at a regional immigration bureau in the event that the director of the regional immigration bureau finds such nonappearance reasonable.In this case, a person listed in the following items who has been requested by the foreign national is to submit the written application, etc. provided for in paragraph (1) and carry out the procedures provided for in the preceding paragraph on behalf of the foreign national staying in Japan:
(i)a member of staff of the organization which the foreign national prescribed in paragraph (1) operates, the organization which employs them, the organization where the foreign national receives training or education or the entity which supervises the activities to be engaged in by the foreign national for the acquisition of skills, technology or knowledge (hereinafter referred to as "skills, etc.") or other organizations specified by the Minister of Justice in a public notice as equivalent to these organizations (hereinafter referred to as "member of the staff of the accepting organization, etc.") or a member of the staff of a public interest corporation whom the director of the regional immigration bureau finds appropriate;
(ii)an attorney at law or certified administrative procedures legal specialist who has notified the director of the regional immigration bureau exercising jurisdiction over the area where the bar association or the certified administrative procedures legal specialist's association to which the attorney or the certified administrative procedures legal specialist belongs is located through this association; and
(iii)a statutory agent of the foreign national.
(4)Permission to engage in an activity other than that permitted under the status of residence previously granted is to be given by the issuance of a permit to engage in an activity other than that permitted under the status of residence previously granted pursuant to Appended Form 29 or by affixing the seal of verification pursuant to Appended Form 29-2 to a passport or certificate of status of residence.In this case, if the permission to engage in an activity other than that permitted under the status of residence previously granted is for a mid to long-term resident, the particulars listed in Article 19-4, paragraph (1), item (vii) and Article 19-6, paragraph (9), item (i) of the Act is to be entered into the residence card (including a record of the particulars listed in Article 19-4, paragraph (1), item (vii) pursuant to the provisions of Article 19-6, paragraph (10) and a summary of the activities for which permission has been newly granted; the same applies in paragraph (6)).
(5)The specific activities for which permission is to be newly granted with conditions imposed pursuant to the provisions of Article 19, paragraph (2) of the Act is pursuant to one of the following items:
(i)activities to manage a business involving income or activities for which the foreign national receives a reward (except for those carried out at a business location where the adult entertainment business provided for in Article 2, paragraph (1) of the Act on Control and Improvement of Amusement Business (Act No. 122 of 1948), the specialized store-based erotic entertainment provided for in paragraph (6) of the same Article, or specified entertainment eating and drinking places business as provided for in paragraph (11) of the same Article is being run, or those engaged in specialized non-store based erotic entertainment business as provided for in paragraph (7) of the same Article, specialized erotic image-distribution business as provided for in paragraph (8) of the same Article, the store-based telephone introduction business as provided for in paragraph (9) of the same Article or the non-store based telephone introduction business as provided for in paragraph (10) of the same Article; with regard to those persons residing with the status of residence of "Student", limited to those carried out during the foreign national's enrollment at the educational institution) within 28 hours in one week (with regard to a person residing with the status of residence of "Student", within eight hours in one day during the long-term vacation period specified in the school regulations of the educational institution at which the foreign national is enrolled); and
(ii)beyond the particulars listed in the preceding item, the activities individually designated by the director of the regional immigration bureau specifying the name, address, business details and other particulars of public or private organizations in Japan where the activities in relation to the permission to engage in an activity other than that permitted under the status of residence previously granted are to be carried out.
(6)If the permission to engage in an activity other than that permitted under the status of residence previously granted has been revoked pursuant to the provisions of Article 19, paragraph (3) of the Act, the foreign national is to be notified to that effect though a written notice on revocation of the permission to engage in an activity other than that permitted under the status of residence previously granted pursuant to Appended Form 29-3, and the person is to return the permit to engage in an activity other than that permitted under the status of residence previously granted in their possession, or the seal of verification of the permission to engage in an activity other than that permitted under the status of residence previously granted affixed to their passport or certificate of status of residence is to be deleted.In this case, if the revocation of the permission to engage in an activity other than that permitted under the status of residence previously granted is for a mid to long-term resident, the entry in the residence card pursuant to the provisions of paragraph (4) is to be deleted.
Article 19-2(1)If a foreign national who has filed the application set forth in Article 6, paragraph (1) of the Act is to immediately file an application for permission to engage in an activity other than that permitted under the status of residence previously granted (except when filing it after a determination of a period of stay of three months) after a determination has been made on the status of residence of "Student" pursuant to the provisions of Article 9, paragraph (3) of the Act (including as applied mutatis mutandis pursuant to the provisions of Article 10, paragraph (9) and Article 11, paragraph (5) of the Act), this person is to file it by submitting a written application pursuant to Appended Form 29-4 notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (1) of the preceding Article.
(2)If the director of a regional immigration bureau who has received the application set forth in the preceding paragraph finds it necessary, the director may request the foreign national submit materials to be used as a reference in relation to the application.
(3)The provisions of paragraph (3) of the preceding Article not apply to the application set forth in paragraph (1).
(4)The specific activities for which permission is to be newly granted with conditions imposed pursuant to the provisions of Article 19, paragraph (2) of the Act for the application set forth in paragraph (1) is pursuant to paragraph (5), item (i) of the preceding Article.
(Incidental Rewards)
Article 19-3Rewards for lectures not given on a regular basis, incidental rewards in daily life and other payments prescribed in Article 19, paragraph (1), item (i) of the Act be as provided for in the following items:
(i)rewards, prize money and other payments for the following activities not given on a regular basis:
(a)lectures, classes, discussions and other similar activities;
(b)advice, appraisal and other similar activities;
(c)production of novels, papers, pictures, photographs, programs and other works;
(d)participation in events, appearance in movies or broadcasting programs and other similar activities;
(ii)rewards and other payments for engagement in the daily housework of a relative, friend, or acquaintance of the foreign national upon the request of those persons (except for engagement on a regular basis); and
(iii)payments for activities to support education or research carried out by a foreign national who is receiving education at a university or technical school (limited to the fourth year, fifth year and specialized course) and is residing with the status of residence of "Student", based on a contract entered into with such university or technical school.
(Certificate of Qualification for Employment)
Article 19-4(1)Any foreign national who seeks to apply for issuance of the certificate pursuant to the provisions of Article 19-2, paragraph (1) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as "certificate of authorization for employment") must appear at a regional immigration bureau and submit a written application pursuant to Appended Form 29-5.
(2)When filing the application set forth in the preceding paragraph, the foreign national must present the following documents.In this case, a foreign national who has been issued with a permit to engage in an activity other than that permitted under the status of residence previously granted pursuant to the provisions of Article 19, paragraph (4) must present such permit to engage in an activity other than that permitted under the status of residence previously granted:
(i)passport and residence card in the case of a mid to long-term resident;
(ii)special permanent resident certificate in the case of a special permanent resident; and
(iii)passport or certificate of status of residence in the case of a person other than mid to long-term residents or special permanent residents.
(3)The provisions of Article 19, paragraph (3) apply mutatis mutandis to the application set forth in paragraph (1).In this case, the term "paragraph (1)" in paragraph (3) of the same Article is deemed to be replaced with "Article 19-4, paragraph (1)" and the term "preceding paragraph" is deemed to be replaced with "Article 19-4, paragraph (2)", respectively.
(4)The form of the certificate of qualification for employment is pursuant to Appended Form 29-6.
(Foreign Nationals Ineligible as a Mid to Long-Term Resident)
Article 19-5The persons prescribed by Ministry of Justice Order pursuant to the provisions of Article 19-3, item (iv) of the Act are as follows:
(i)any person who has received the determination of the status of residence of "Designated Activities" and whose activities have been specially designated as a member of the staff of the Japanese office of the Taiwan-Japan Relations Association or as a family member thereof who belongs to the same household; and
(ii)any person who has received the determination of the status of residence of "Designated Activities" and whose activities have been specially designated as a member of the staff of the Permanent General Mission of Palestine in Japan or as a family member thereof who belongs to the same household.
(Information Required to Be on Residence Cards)
Article 19-6(1)The name provided for in Article 19-4, paragraph (1), item (i) of the Act is to appear in Roman lettering.
(2)The nationality or region provided for in Article 19-4, paragraph (1), item (i) of the Act for a mid to long-term resident with two or more nationalities other than Japanese is given by entering the nationality or region prescribed in each respective item corresponding to the following categories:
(i)any person who has become a mid to long-term resident having received a seal of verification to land in Japan or permission pursuant to the provisions of Chapter III, Section 1 or 2 of the Act:the nationality associated with the country or the region pursuant to the provisions of Article 2, item (v), (b) of the Act to which the organization belongs, which issued a passport which has the seal of verification to land in Japan pursuant to the provisions of Article 9, paragraph (1), Article 10, paragraph (8) or Article 11, paragraph (4) of the Act affixed;
(ii)any mid to long-term resident (except for the person listed in the following item) who is to be issued with a new residence card pursuant to the provisions of Article 19-10, paragraph (2) of the Act (including as applied mutatis mutandis pursuant to Article 19-11, paragraph (3), Article 19-12, paragraph (2) and Article 19-13, paragraph (4) of the Act):the nationality or region entered in the residence card which is to lose its validity through issuance of the new card;
(iii)any mid to long-term resident who has been issued with a new residence card pursuant to the provisions of Article 19-10, paragraph (2) based on the notification set forth in paragraph (1) of the same Article owing to a change in the nationality or region:the nationality or region after the change;
(iv)any person (limited to persons who have newly become a mid to long-term resident) who has been issued with a residence card pursuant to the provisions of Article 20, paragraph (4), item (i) of the Act (including as applied mutatis mutandis pursuant to Article 21, paragraph (4) and Article 22-2, paragraph (3) of the Act (including as applied mutatis mutandis pursuant to the provisions of Article 22-3 of the Act)) or Article 22, paragraph (3) (including as applied mutatis mutandis pursuant to Article 22-2, paragraph (4) of the Act (including as applied mutatis mutandis pursuant to Article 22-3 of the Act)):the nationality associated with the country or the region pursuant to the provisions of Article 2, item (v), (b) of the Act to which the organization belongs (in the case of a person presenting the certificate of status of residence pursuant to the provisions of Article 20, paragraph (4), the nationality or region entered in such certificate of status of residence), which issued a passport presented pursuant to the provisions of Article 20, paragraph (4) (including as applied mutatis mutandis pursuant to Article 21, paragraph (4), Article 21-3, paragraph (3) and Article 22, paragraph (3); the same applies hereinafter in this item)or Article 24, paragraph (4) (including as applied mutatis mutandis pursuant to Article 25, paragraph (3)) in the case of an application in relation to the issuance;
(v)any mid to long-term resident who is to be issued with a new residence card pursuant to the provisions of the preceding item:the nationality or region entered in the residence card which is to lose its validity through issuance of the new card;
(vi)any person who is to be issued with a residence card pursuant to the provisions of Article 50, paragraph (3) of the Act through newly becoming a mid to long-term resident having received permission pursuant to the provisions of paragraph (1) of the same Article:the nationality or region entered in the written determination and decision in relation to the permission;
(vii)any person who is to be issued with a residence card pursuant to the provisions of Article 61-2-2, paragraph (3), item (i) through becoming a mid to long-term resident having received permission for acquisition of the status of residence of "Long-Term resident" pursuant to the provisions of paragraph (1) of the same Article:the nationality or region entered in the certificate of refugee status; or
(viii)any person who is to be issued with a residence card pursuant to the provisions of Article 61-2-2, paragraph (3), item (i) through becoming a mid to long-term resident having received permission pursuant to the provisions of paragraph (2) of the same Article:the nationality or region entered in the written decision in relation to the permission.
(3)When entering the West Bank or the Gaza Strip pursuant to the provisions of Article 1 of the Order for Enforcement of the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act (Cabinet Order No. 178 of 1998) as the region set forth in Article 19-4, paragraph (1), item (i) of the Act, Palestine is to be indicated.
(4)When there are restrictions on employment pursuant to the provisions of Article 19-4, paragraph (1), item (vi) of the Act, the specifics restrictions are to be given.
(5)The number of the residentce card pursuant to the provisions of Article 19-4, paragraph (2) of the Act is to be specified using a combination of four Roman characters and eight numbers.
(6)The residence card displaying the photograph of the mid to long-term resident pursuant to the provisions of Article 19-4, paragraph (3) of the Act is to be issued with the expiration date of the validity period falling no earlier than the day following the sixteenth birthday of the mid to long-term resident.In this case, the photograph is deemed to have met the requirements prescribed in Appended Table III (2), and any photograph (referring to the "photograph submitted in the application, etc." in paragraph (8)) submitted pursuant to the provisions of Article 19,-9, paragraph (1), Article 19-10, paragraph (1), Article 19-11, paragraph (1), Article 19-12, paragraph (1) or (2), Article 20, paragraph (2), Article 21, paragraph (2), Article 21-2, paragraph (3) (including as applied mutatis mutandis pursuant to Article 21-3, paragraph (3)), Article 22, paragraph (1), Article 24, paragraph (2), Article 25, paragraph (1) or Article 55, paragraph (1), any photograph which may be used pursuant to the provisions of the second sentence of Article 19-4, paragraph (3) or any photograph which the mid to long-term resident wishes to display on the residence card is to appear on it.
(7)The provisions of the laws and regulations prescribed by Ministry of Justice Order pursuant to the provisions of Article 19-4, paragraph (3) of the Act are the provisions of Article 6-2, paragraph (2).
(8)If the Minister of Justice intends to use a photograph other than the photograph submitted in the application, etc. as the photograph of the mid to long-term resident on the residence card, the minister may have an immigration inspector take the photograph of the mid to long-term resident.In this case, if the immigration inspector takes the photograph of the mid to long-term resident, the photograph is to appear on the residence card notwithstanding the provisions of the second sentence of paragraph (6).
(9)The form of the resident card pursuant to the provisions of Article 19-4, paragraph (4) of the Act is pursuant to Appended Form 29-7, and the particulars to be displayed on the residentce card pursuant to the provisions of the same paragraph are as follows:
(i)if permission to engage in an activity other than that permitted under the status of residence previously granted has been granted, a summary of the activities newly permitted;
(ii)if the place of residence (the new place of residence when Article 19-7, paragraph (2) is to be applied mutatis mutandis pursuant to Article 19-9, paragraph (2)) pursuant to the provisions of Article 19-7, paragraph (2) of the Act (including as applied mutatis mutandis pursuant to Article 19-8, paragraph (2) and Article 19-9, paragraph (2) of the Act) is to be entered, the date of the notification in relation to such entry; and
(iii)if the application pursuant to the provisions of Article 20, paragraph (2) or Article 21, paragraph (2) of the Act has been filed, to such effect.
(10)The record pursuant to the provisions of Article 19-4, paragraph (5) of the Act is to be recorded on a semiconductor integrated circuit incorporated in the residence card giving the particulars listed in the items of paragraph (1) of the same Article, the photograph pursuant to the provisions of paragraph (3) of the same Article and a summary of the activities newly permitted at the time of granting permission to engage in an activity other than that permitted under the status of residence previously granted.In this case, the record of the place of residence pursuant to the provisions of item (ii) of paragraph (1) of the same Article is to be recorded limited to when issuing a residence card.
Article 19-7(1)If a mid to long-term resident (including persons who wish to newly become a mid to long-term resident through receiving permission pursuant to the provisions of the main clause of Article 20, paragraph (3) of the Act (including as applied mutatis mutandis pursuant to Article 22-2, paragraph (3) of the Act (including as applied mutatis mutandis pursuant to Article 22-3 of the Act)), Article 21, paragraph (3) or Article 22, paragraph (2) (including as applied mutatis mutandis pursuant to Article 22-2, paragraph (4) of the Act (including as applied mutatis mutandis pursuant to Article 22-3 of the Act)) or permission pursuant to the provisions of Article 61-2-2, paragraph (1) through receiving recognition of refugee status) who uses Chinese characters in their full name makes a request, the Minister of Justice may also inscribe the mid to long-term resident's full name using such Chinese characters or Chinese characters together with kana characters (meaning hiragana or katakana, if Chinese characters are not used in part of the full name of the mid to long-term resident, limited to the display of such part; the same applies hereinafter in this Article) as well as the full name appeared in Roman lettering notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (1) of the preceding Article.
(2)A mid to long-term resident who intends to make the request set forth in the preceding paragraph must submit a copy of the materials certifying the use of Chinese characters in their full name.
(3)The request set forth in paragraph (1) must be made together with the notification pursuant to the provisions of Article 19-10, paragraph (1) of the Act or the application pursuant to the provisions of Article 19-11, paragraph (1) or (2) of the Act, Article 19-12, paragraph (1), Article 19-13, paragraph (1) or (3), Article 20, paragraph (2), Article 21, paragraph (2), Article 22, paragraph (1), Article 22-2, paragraph (2) (including as applied mutatis mutandis pursuant to Article 22-3 of the Act) or Article 61-2, paragraph (1).
(4)If the Minister of Justice finds that there is the risk that a mid to long-term resident whose name includes Chinese characters will suffer a considerable disadvantage if the resident's name appears in Roman lettering, or where otherwise there are special circumstances, the minister may inscribe the full name using Chinese characters or Chinese characters together with kana characters instead of the Roman lettering, notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (1) of the preceding Article.
(5)The range, usage and other necessary particulars relating to displaying the full name using Chinese characters for the display in cases of paragraph (1) and the preceding paragraph is specified by the Minister of Justice in a public notice.
(6)The full name using Chinese characters or Chinese characters together with kana characters displayed pursuant to the provisions of paragraphs (1) and (4) may not be changed (including cases where a decision has been made that the full name using Chinese characters or Chinese characters together with kana characters is not to be displayed) except for cases through a notification pursuant to the provisions of Article 19-10, paragraph (1) of the Act; provided, however, that this does not apply in cases deemed reasonable by the Minister of Justice.
(Notification of Place of Residence Following a New Landing in Japan)
Article 19-8The notification pursuant to the provisions of Article 19-7, paragraph (1) of the Act (except for the notification deemed to be a notification pursuant to the provisions of paragraph (1) of the same Article as prescribed in paragraph (3) of the same Article), the notification pursuant to the provisions of Article 19-8, paragraph (1) of the Act (except for the notification deemed to be a notification pursuant to the provisions of paragraph (1) of the same Article as prescribed in paragraph (3) of the same Article) or the notification pursuant to the provisions of Article 19-9, paragraph (1) of the Act (except for the notification deemed to be a notification pursuant to the provisions of paragraph (1) of the same Article as prescribed in paragraph (3) of the same Article) must be made by submitting a written notice pursuant to Appended Form 29-8.
(Notification of a Change in Required Information Other than the Place of Residence)
Article 19-9(1)The notification pursuant to the provisions of Article 19-10, paragraph (1) of the Act must be made by submitting a written notice pursuant to Appended Form 29-9, a photograph and a copy of the materials proving the occurrence of a change in the particulars listed in Article 19-4, paragraph (1), item (i) of the Act.
(2)A passport and residence card must be presented when making the notification set forth in the preceding paragraph.In this case, a mid to long-term resident who is unable to present their passport must submit a document with a statement of the reason therefor:
(3)If the notification set forth in paragraph (1) is to be made with regard to a mid to long-term resident who is under 16 years of age, the submission of a photograph is not required.
(Extension of the Period of Validity of Residence Cards)
Article 19-10(1)The application pursuant to the provisions of Article 19-11, paragraph (1) or (2) of the Act must be filed by submitting a written application pursuant to Appended Form 29-10 and a photograph.
(2)The provisions of paragraph (2) of the preceding Article apply mutatis mutandis to cases of the application set forth in the preceding paragraph.
(Reissuance of Residence Cards Due to Loss)
Article 19-11(1)The application pursuant to the provisions of Article 19-12, paragraph (1) of the Act must be filed by submitting a written application pursuant to Appended Form 29-11, a photograph and a copy of the materials proving the loss of the residence card.
(2)The following documents must be presented when filing the application set forth in the preceding paragraph.In this case, a mid to long-term resident who is unable to present their passport must submit a document with a statement of the reason therefor:
(i)passport; and
(ii)the permit to engage in an activity other than that permitted under the status of residence previously granted in cases of a person who has been issued with a permit to engage in an activity other than that permitted under the status of residence previously granted pursuant to the provisions of Article 19, paragraph (4).
(3)The provisions of Article 19-9, paragraph (3) apply mutatis mutandis to cases of the application set forth in paragraph (1).
(Reissuance of Residence Cards Due to Defacement)
Article 19-12(1)The application pursuant to the provisions of the first sentence of paragraph (1) or the provisions of paragraph (3) of Article 19-13 of the Act must be filed by submitting a written application pursuant to Appended Form 29-12 and a photograph.
(2)The application pursuant to the provisions of the second sentence of Article 19-13, paragraph (1) of the Act must be filed by submitting a written application pursuant to Appended Form 29-13 and a photograph.
(3)The provisions of Article 19-9, paragraphs (2) and (3) apply mutatis mutandis to cases of the application set forth in the preceding two paragraphs.In this case, the term "preceding paragraph" in paragraph (2) of the same Article and the term "paragraph (1)" in paragraph (3) of the same Article are deemed to be replaced with "Article 19-12, paragraph (1) or (2)".
(Order to Apply for Reissuance of Residence Cards)
Article 19-13The order pursuant to the provisions of Article 19-13, paragraph (2) of the Act is to be carried out by issuing the mid to long-term resident with an order to apply for reissuance of the residence card pursuant to Appended Form 29-14.
(Publication of Information Relating to the Loss of Effect of Residence Cards)
Article 19-14The Minister of Justice may provide information on the number of the residence card which has lost its effect through using the Internet or other means.
(Notification Relating to Organization of Affiliation)
Article 19-15(1)The particulars provided for by Ministry of Justice Order as prescribed in Article 19-16 of the Act are to be the name, date of birth, sex, nationality or region, place of residence and number of the residence card of the mid to long-term resident in relation to the notification, and the particulars listed in the right-hand column of Appended Table III (3) corresponding to the reasons listed in the left-hand column of the same Table.
(2)A mid to long-term resident who intends to make the notification set forth in Article 19-16 of the Act must submit a document to the effect that the grounds prescribed in the items of the same Article has arisen and describing the particulars provided for in the preceding paragraph to a regional immigration bureau.
(3)If the document provided for in the preceding paragraph is to be submitted by postal mail or by correspondence delivery as prescribed in Article 2, paragraph (2) of the Act on Correspondence Delivery by Private Business Operators (Act No. 99 of 2002) through a general correspondence delivery operator as prescribed in paragraph (6) of the same Article or through a specified correspondence delivery operator as prescribed in paragraph (9) of the same Article, it may also be submitted at the immigration office designated by the Minister of Justice.
(Notification by a Organization of Affiliation)
Article 19-16(1)The organizations prescribed by Ministry of Justice Order as prescribed in Article 19-17 of the Act are the organizations (except for the employers who are required to make a notification pursuant to the provisions of Article 28, paragraph (1) of the Act Relating to Comprehensive Promotion of Labor Policies and Improvement of the Employment Security and Working Life of Workers (Act No. 132 of 1966) in relation to accepting mid to long-term residents) accepting mid to long-term residents residing with the status of residence of "Professor", "Highly Skilled Professional", "Business Manager", "Legal/Accounting Services", "Nursing Care", "Medical Services", "Researcher", "Instructor", "Engineer/ Specialist in Humanities/ International Services", "Intra-company Transferee", "Nursing Care", "Entertainer", "Skilled Labor", "Student" or "Trainee".
(2)If the organization provided for in the preceding paragraph is to make the notification set forth in Article 19-17 of the Act, it is to submit a document to a regional immigration bureau describing the particulars listed in the right-hand column of Appended Table III (4) corresponding to the situation of acceptance within 14 days of the day on which the situation of the acceptance listed in the left-hand column of the same Table took place.
(3)The provisions set forth in paragraph (3) of the preceding Article apply mutatis mutandis to cases of submitting the document provided for in the preceding paragraph.
(Preparation of Records)
Article 19-17(1)If an immigration inspector or immigration control officer has required persons concerned to appear and answer questions pursuant to the provisions of Article 19-19, paragraph (2) of the Act, the inspector or the officer may prepare a record of the statement of any person concerned.
(2)When an immigration inspector or immigration control officer has prepared the record set forth in the preceding paragraph, the inspector or officer must have the person concerned confirm that the recorded contents contain no errors by having such person inspect the record or by reading it aloud to this person, have the person concerned sign it, and affix their own signature thereto.In this case, if the person concerned is unable to sign or has refused to sign the record, the immigration inspector or immigration control officer must make an additional entry to such effect in the record.
(Change of Status of Residence)
Article 20(1)Any foreign national who seeks to apply for the change of status of residence pursuant to the provisions of Article 20, paragraph (2) of the Act must submit a written application pursuant to Appended Form 30.
(2)When filing the application set forth in the preceding paragraph, the foreign national must submit a photograph, a copy of each of the materials listed in the right-hand column of Appended Table III corresponding to the status of residence in relation to the application listed in the left-hand column of the same Table, and a copy of each of any other materials to be used as a reference; provided, however, that this does not apply if the director of the regional immigration bureau deems that there is no risk of causing hindrance even with the omission of all or some of the materials to be submitted.
(3)The submission of a photograph is not required if the application set forth in paragraph (1) is an application in relation to the following persons notwithstanding the provisions of the main clause of the preceding paragraph; provided however that this does not apply to cases where the director of a regional immigration bureau requires its submission:
(i)a person who is under 16 years of age;
(ii)a person who wishes to be subject to a decision for a three-month period of stay or less;
(iii)a person who wishes to change their status of residence to that of "Temporary Visitor";
(iv)a person who wishes to change their status of residence to that of "Diplomat" or "Official"; or
(v)a person who wishes to change their status of residence to that of "Designated Activities" and wishes to be designated with one of the following activities as those specifically designated by the Minister of Justice for individual foreign nationals:
(a)activities as a member of the staff of the Japanese office of the Taiwan-Japan Relations Association or as a family member thereof who belongs to the same household; and
(b)activities as a member of the staff of the Permanent General Mission of Palestine in Japan or as a family member thereof who belongs to the same household.
(4)The foreign national must present the documents listed in the following items when filing the application set forth in paragraph (1).In this case, a foreign national who is unable to present their passport or certificate of status of residence must submit a document with a statement of the reason therefor:
(i)in the case of a mid to long-term resident, their passport and residence card;
(ii)in the case of persons other than mid to long-term residents, their passport and certificate of status of residence; and
(iii)the permit to engage in an activity other than that permitted under the status of residence previously granted in the case of persons who have been issued with a permit to engage in an activity other than that permitted under the status of residence previously granted pursuant to the provisions of Article 19, paragraph (4).
(5)If a mid to long-term resident has filed the application set forth in paragraph (1), an entry is to be made to the effect that an application has been filed pursuant to the provisions of Article 20, paragraph (2) of the Act in the residence card which the mid to long-term resident possesses.
(6)The entry of a new status of residence and period of stay in a passport or the certificate of status of residence as prescribed in Article 20, paragraph (4), items (ii) and (iii) of the Act is to be done by affixing the seal of verification pursuant to Appended Form 31 or 31-2.
(7)When permission for a change of status of residence is granted pursuant to the provisions of Article 20, paragraph (3) of the Act, if permission is granted for a change to the status of residence of "Highly Skilled Professional" (limited to those in relation to item (i), (a) through (c) of the right-hand column under "Highly Skilled Professional" in Appended Table I (2)), a certificate of designation pursuant to Appended Form 31-3 describing the public or private organization in Japan designated by the Minister of Justice is to be issued and if permission is granted for a change to the status of residence of "Designated Activities", a certificate of designation pursuant to Appended Form 7-4 describing the activities specifically designated by the Minister of Justice for individual foreign nationals is to be issued.
(8)The form of the certificate of status of residence prescribed in Article 20, paragraph (4) of the Act is pursuant to Appended Form 32.
(9)If a disposition is rendered not to grant permission for the application set forth in paragraph (1) filed by a mid to long-term resident and such application is withdrawn, the entry made in the residence card pursuant to the provisions of paragraph (5) is to be deleted.
(Extension of Period of Stay)
Article 21(1)Any foreign national who seeks to apply for an extension of the period of stay pursuant to the provisions of Article 21, paragraph (2) of the Act must submit a written application pursuant to Appended Form 30-2 by the date of expiration of the period of stay.
(2)When filing the application set forth in the preceding paragraph, the foreign national must submit a photograph and a copy of each of the materials listed in the right-hand column of Appended Table III (5) corresponding to the status of residence in relation to the application listed in the left-hand column of the same Table, and a copy of each of any other materials to be used as a reference; provided, however, that this does not apply if the director of the regional immigration bureau deems that there is no risk of causing hindrance even with the omission of all or some of the materials to be submitted.
(3)The submission of a photograph is not required if the application set forth in paragraph (1) is an application in relation to the following persons notwithstanding the provisions of the main clause of the preceding paragraph; provided however that this does not apply to cases where the director of a regional immigration bureau requires its submission:
(i)a person who is under 16 years of age;
(ii)a person who is not a mid to long-term resident; and
(iii)a person who wishes to be subject to a decision for a three-month period of stay or less.
(4)The provisions of paragraphs (4), (5) and (9) of the preceding Article apply mutatis mutandis to the application set forth in paragraph (1).In this case, the term "paragraph (5)" in paragraph (9) of the preceding Article is deemed to be replaced with "Article 20, paragraph (5), as applied mutatis mutandis pursuant to Article 21, paragraph (4)".
(5)The entry of a new period of stay in a passport or the certificate of status of residence as prescribed in Article 20, paragraph (4), items (ii) and (iii), as applied mutatis mutandis pursuant to Article 21, paragraph (4) of the Act is to be done by affixing the seal of verification pursuant to Appended Form 33 or 33-2.
(6)The form of the certificate of status of residence prescribed in Article 20, paragraph (4), as applied mutatis mutandis pursuant to Article 21, paragraph (4) of the Act is pursuant to Appended Form 32.
(Request to Change the Content of Applications)
Article 21-2(1)If a foreign national who has filed the application set forth in Article 20, paragraph (1) seeks to request changing the application to an application for the extension of period of stay, they must appear at a regional immigration bureau and submit a written request pursuant to Appended Form 30-3.
(2)If the request set forth in the preceding paragraph is made, the application set forth in paragraph (1) of the preceding Article is deemed to have been filed on the day on which the application set forth in Article 20, paragraph (1) in relation to the request was filed.
(3)If the director of a regional immigration bureau who has received the request set forth in paragraph (1) finds it necessary, they may request the foreign national to submit a photograph and a copy of each of the materials listed in the right-hand column of Appended Table III (5) corresponding to the status of residence in relation to the request listed in the left-hand column of the same Table, and a copy of each of any other materials to be used as a reference.
(4)The provisions of Article 19, paragraph (3) and Article 20, paragraph (4) apply mutatis mutandis to the request set forth in paragraph (1).In this case, the term "paragraph (1)" in Article 19, paragraph (3) is deemed to be replaced with "Article 21-2, paragraph (1)" and the term "and carry out the procedures provided for in the preceding paragraph" is deemed to be replaced with ", submit the materials provided for in Article 21-2, paragraph (3) and the procedures provided for in Article 20, paragraph (4), as applied mutatis mutandis pursuant to Article 21-2, paragraph (4)", respectively.
(5)Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (1), if the foreign national is unable to appear due to disease or for other grounds the foreign national is not required to appear at the regional immigration bureau.In this case, a relative of the foreign national, a person living with the foreign national, or an equivalent person whom the director of the regional immigration bureau finds appropriate may submit the written request provided for in paragraph (1) and the materials provided for in paragraph (3), and carry out the procedures provided for in Article 20, paragraph (4), as applied mutatis mutandis pursuant to paragraph (4) of this Article on behalf of the foreign national staying in Japan.
(6)If a mid to long-term resident has made the request set forth in paragraph (1), the entry made in the residence card pursuant to the provisions of Article 20, paragraph (5) is to be deleted, and an entry is to be made in the residence card to the effect that the application pursuant to the provisions of Article 21, paragraph (2) has been filed.
Article 21-3(1)If a foreign national who has filed the application set forth in Article 21, paragraph (1) seeks to request changing the application to an application for a change of the status of residence, this foreign national must appear at the regional immigration bureau and submit a written request pursuant to Appended Form 30-3.
(2)In the event that the request set forth in the preceding paragraph is made, the application set forth in Article 20, paragraph (1) is deemed to have been filed on the day on which the application set forth in Article 21, paragraph (1) in relation to the request was filed.
(3)The provisions of Article 19, paragraph (3), Article 20, paragraph (4) and paragraphs (3) and (5) of the preceding Article apply mutatis mutandis to the request set forth in paragraph (1).In this case, the term "paragraph (1)" in Article 19, paragraph (3) is deemed to be replaced with "Article 21-3, paragraph (1)", the term "and carry out the procedures provided for in the preceding paragraph" is deemed to be replaced with "and the procedures provided for in Article 20, paragraph (4), as applied mutatis mutandis pursuant to Article 21-3, paragraph (3) and submit the materials provided for in Article 21-2, paragraph (3)", the term "Appended Table III (5)" in paragraph (3) of the preceding Article is deemed to be replaced with "Appended Table III", the term "paragraph (1)" in paragraph (5) of the preceding Article is deemed to be replaced with "Article 21-3, paragraph (1)", the term "and the materials provided for in paragraph (3) and carry out the procedures provided for in Article 20, paragraph (4), as applied mutatis mutandis pursuant to paragraph (4)" is deemed to be replaced with "and submit the materials provided for in Article 21-2, paragraph (3), as applied mutatis mutandis pursuant to Article 21-3, paragraph (3) and the procedures provided for in Article 20, paragraph (4)", respectively.
(4)When a mid to long-term resident has made the request set forth in paragraph (1), the entry made in the residence card pursuant to the provisions of Article 20, paragraph (5), as applied mutatis mutandis pursuant to Article 21, paragraph (4) is to be deleted, and an entry is to be made in the residence card to the effect that the application pursuant to the provisions of Article 20, paragraph (2) of the Act has been filed.
(Permission for Permanent Residence in Japan)
Article 22(1)Any foreign national who seeks to apply for permission for permanent residence in Japan pursuant to the provisions of Article 22, paragraph (1) of the Act must submit a written application pursuant to Appended Form 34, a photograph and a copy of each of the documents listed in the following items, and a copy of each of any other materials to be used as a reference; provided, however, that those prescribed in the proviso to Article 22, paragraph (2) of the Act is not required to submit the documents listed in items (i) and (ii), and those recognized as refugees pursuant to the provisions of Article 61-2, paragraph (1) of the Act is not required to submit the document listed in item (ii):
(i)document certifying good behavior and conduct by the foreign national;
(ii)document certifying that the foreign national has sufficient assets or skills to earn an independent living; and
(iii)letter of endorsement by their endorser residing in Japan.
(2)In the case referred to in the preceding paragraph, if the application set forth in the preceding paragraph is an application in relation to a person under 16 years of age, the submission of a photograph is not required; provided however, that this does not apply to cases where the director of a regional immigration bureau requires its submission.
(3)The provisions of Article 20, paragraph (4) apply mutatis mutandis to the application set forth in paragraph (1).
Article 23Deleted
(Acquisition of Status of Residence)
Article 24(1)Any foreign national who seeks to apply for the acquisition of status of residence pursuant to the provisions of Article 22-2, paragraph (2) of the Act (including as applied mutatis mutandis pursuant to Article 22-3 of the Act) must submit a written application pursuant to Appended Form 36.
(2)When filing the application set forth in the preceding paragraph, a photograph and the document provided for in the category corresponding to that foreign national must be submitted as listed in the following items:
(i)a person who has renounced Japanese nationality:a document certifying their nationality;
(ii)a person who was recently born:a document certifying their birth; and
(iii)a person other than those listed in the two preceding items and who needs to acquire a status of residence:a document certifying the grounds therefor.
(3)In the case referred to in the preceding paragraph, the submission of a photograph is not required if the application set forth in paragraph (1) is an application in relation to the following persons; provided, however, that this does not apply to cases where the director of a regional immigration bureau requires its submission:
(i)a person who is under 16 years of age;
(ii)a person who wishes to be subject to a decision for a three-month period of stay or less;
(iii)a person who wishes to acquire the status of residence of "Temporary Visitor"status;
(iv)a person who wishes to acquire the status of residence of "Diplomat" or "Official"status; or
(v)a person who wishes to acquire the status of residence of "Designated Activities" and wishes to be designated one of the following activities as activities which are specifically designated by the Minister of Justice for individual foreign nationals:
(a)activities as a member of the staff of the Japanese office of the Taiwan-Japan Relations Association or as a family member thereof who belongs to the same household;
(b)activities as a member of the staff of the Permanent General Mission of Palestine in Japan or as a family member thereof who belongs to the same household.
(4)When filing the application set forth in paragraph (1), the foreign national must present their passport. A foreign national who is unable to present their passport must submit a document with a statement of the reason therefor.
(5)The provisions of Article 20, paragraphs (2) and (7) apply mutatis mutandis to the application set forth in paragraph (1).In this case, the terms "change of the status of residence" and "change to the status of residence" in Article 20, paragraph (7) are deemed to be replaced with "acquisition of a status of residence of ", respectively.
(6)The entry of a new status of residence and period of stay in a passport or the certificate of status of residence as prescribed in Article 20, paragraph (4), items (ii) and (iii) of the Act, which is applied mutatis mutandis pursuant to Article 22-2, paragraph (3) of the Act (including as applied mutatis mutandis pursuant to Article 22-3 of the Act), is to be done by affixing the seal of verification pursuant to Appended Form 37 or 37-2.
(7)The form of the certificate of the status of residence prescribed in Article 20, paragraph (4) of the Act, which is applied mutatis mutandis pursuant to Article 22-2, paragraph (3) of the Act (including as applied mutatis mutandis pursuant to Article 22-3 of the Act), is pursuant to Appended Form 32.
(Acquisition of Status of Resindece of "Permanent Resident")
Article 25(1)Among foreign nationals who seek to apply for the acquisition of status of residence pursuant to the provisions of Article 22-2, paragraph (2) of the Act (including as applied mutatis mutandis pursuant to Article 22-3 of the Act), any foreign national who seeks to apply for acquisition of the status of residence of "Permanent Resident" as prescribed in Article 22-2, paragraph (4) of the Act must submit a written application pursuant to Appended Form 34, a photograph, a copy of each of the documents listed in Article 22, paragraph (1) and paragraph (2) of the preceding Article, and a copy of each of any other materials to be used as a reference.In this case, the provisions of the proviso to Article 22, paragraph (1) apply mutatis mutandis.
(2)In the case referred to in the preceding paragraph, if the application set forth in the preceding paragraph is an application in relation to a person under 16 years of age, the submission of a photograph is not required; provided, however, that this does not apply to cases where the director of a regional immigration bureau requires its submission.
(3)The provisions of paragraph (4) of the preceding Article apply mutatis mutandis to the application set forth in paragraph (1).
(Designation of an Immigration Inspector in Charge of Hearings)
Article 25-2The Minister of Justice (including the director of a regional immigration bureau delegated the authority relating to revocation of status of residence prescribed in Article 22-4 of the Act pursuant to the provisions of Article 69-2 of the Act; hereinafter, the same applies from this Article to Article 25-14) designates an immigration inspector to hear the opinion pursuant to the provisions of Article 22-4, paragraph (2) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as "immigration inspector in charge of the hearing") from among the immigration inspectors whom the Minister of Justice finds to have knowledge and experience necessary for hearing opinions.
(Service of Written Notices of Hearings)
Article 25-3(1)The form of the written notice of a hearing provided for in Article 22-4, paragraph (3) of the Act is pursuant to Appended Form 37-3.
(2)If the Minister of Justice is to serve a written notice of a hearing or orally give notice pursuant to the provisions of Article 22-4, paragraph (3) of the Act, the minister is to set a reasonable period of time before the date of the hearing; provided, however, that this does not apply in cases where, after the foreign national concerned has received a seal of verification to land in Japan or permission (limited to those involving a decision on the status of residence; hereinafter, the same applies in this paragraph), a specific fact sufficient to suspect that the foreign national falls under Article 22-4, paragraph (1), item (i) of the Act is found during the time that the foreign national is at the inspection location (limited to inspections conducted immediately after this person received the seal of verification to land in Japan or permission) in relation to the import of freight prescribed in Article 67 of the Customs Act (Act No. 61 of 1954) and when the notice is served or notice is given on the spot.
(Procedures for the Appointment and Dismissal of Representatives)
Article 25-4(1)If a foreign national who has been served with a written notice of a hearing or received notice pursuant to the provisions of Article 22-4, paragraph (3) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as "party to the hearing") seeks to have their representative appear at the hearing, the foreign national must submit to the regional immigration bureau a certificate of qualification of the representative pursuant to Appended Form 37-4.
(2)If a representative loses their qualification, the party to the hearing who has appointed the representative must promptly submit to the regional immigration bureau a written notice of loss of qualification of representative pursuant to Appended Form 37-5.
(Interested Persons)
Article 25-5(1)When an immigration inspector in charge of a hearing finds it necessary, they may request or permit a person other than the party to the hearing who is found to have an interest in the disposition of the revocation of the status of residence concerned (hereinafter referred to as "interested person" in this Article) to participate in the procedures relating to the hearing.
(2)The request for permission pursuant to the provisions of the preceding paragraph is to be made by the interested person or their representative by submitting to the regional immigration bureau a written request pursuant to Appended Form 37-6.
(3)When permitting the participation of an interested person pursuant to the provisions of paragraph (1), the immigration inspector in charge of the hearing must notify the requester concerned by a written notice of permission for participation of an interested person pursuant to Appended Form 37-7.
(4)The provisions of the preceding Article apply mutatis mutandis to the interested person permitted to participate pursuant to the provisions of paragraph (1) (hereinafter referred to as "intervener"). In this case, the terms "a foreign national who has been served with a written notice of a hearing or received notice pursuant to the provisions of Article 22-4, paragraph (3) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as "party to the hearing")" in paragraph (1) of the same Article and "the party to the hearing" in paragraph (2) of the same Article are deemed to be replaced with "the intervener", respectively.
(Change of the Date or Place of a Hearing)
Article 25-6(1)If there are unavoidable grounds, a party to the hearing or their representative may request the Minister of Justice for a change of the date or place of the hearing.
(2)The request set forth in the preceding paragraph is to be made by submitting to the regional immigration bureau a written request pursuant to Appended Form 37-8.
(3)The Minister of Justice may, upon the request set forth in paragraph (1) or ex officio, change the date or place of the hearing.
(4)When changing the date or place of the hearing pursuant to the provisions of the preceding paragraph, the Minister of Justice must serve the party to the hearing or their representative and the intervener or their representative (hereinafter referred to as "party to the hearing, etc.") with a written notice of change of the date, etc. of a hearing pursuant to Appended Form 37-9 to such effect; provided, however, that in cases of urgency, the minister may have an immigration inspector or immigration control officer orally give notice of the particulars described in the written notice.
(Consolidation of Procedures)
Article 25-7(1)If the immigration inspector in charge of a hearing finds it necessary, the inspector may consolidate relevant cases and hear opinions.
(2)When consolidating cases in relation to revocation of the status of residence pursuant to the provisions of the preceding paragraph, the immigration inspector in charge of the hearing must serve the party to the hearing or their representative with a written notice of consolidation of the hearing procedures pursuant to Appended Form 37-10 to such effect; provided, however, that in cases of urgency, the inspector may have an immigration inspector or immigration control officer orally give notice of the particulars described in the written notice.
(Appearance at Hearings)
Article 25-8(1)Any party to a hearing who intends to have their opinion heard must appear on the date of the hearing designated through the served written notice of a hearing or the oral notice pursuant to the provisions of Article 22-4, paragraph (3) of the Act at the place designated in the served written notice or oral notice.
(2)Notwithstanding the provisions of the preceding paragraph, upon the request of a party to the hearing to have their representative appear at the hearing on their behalf, or upon the request of the representative to appear at the hearing on behalf of the party to the hearing, the Minister of Justice may permit the representative to appear alone when the minister finds that the request has adequate grounds.
(3)The request set forth in the preceding paragraph is to be made by submitting to the regional immigration bureau a written request pursuant to Appended Form 37-11.
(4)When granting permission pursuant to the provisions of paragraph (2), the Minister of Justice must notify the requester concerned by a written notice of permission for the appearance of a representative pursuant to Appended Form 37-12.
(Form of Hearings)
Article 25-9(1)At the beginning of the first date of a hearing, the immigration inspector in charge of must explain to the person who has appeared on the date of the hearing of the facts constituting the grounds for the revocation of the status of residence of the relevant party to the hearing.
(2)The party to the hearing, etc. may appear on the hearing date to state their opinions, produce evidence, and ask questions of the immigration inspector in charge of the hearing.
(Designation of Continuation Dates)
Article 25-10(1)If, as a result of a hearing, the immigration inspector in charge finds it necessary to continue the hearing, the inspector may decide upon a new date.
(2)In the case referred to in the preceding paragraph, the immigration inspector in charge of the hearing must notify the party to the hearing, etc. of the date and place of the next hearing in advance by a written notice of continuance of the hearing pursuant to Appended Form 37-13.
(3)Oral notice to the relevant party to the hearing, etc. who has appeared on the date of the hearing may be substituted for the written notice set forth in the preceding paragraph.
(Required Information in Records and Reports of Hearings)
Article 25-11(1)For each hearing date, the immigration inspector in charge of and conducting the hearing must prepare a record of the hearing stating the following, and affix their signature and seal thereto:
(i)name of the hearing;
(ii)date and place of the hearing;
(iii)name of the immigration inspector in charge of the hearing;
(iv)nationality or region, name, sex, age, and occupation of the party to the hearing, etc. who appeared on the date of the hearing;
(v)summary of the statement of the party to the hearing, etc.;
(vi)lists of documentary evidence and articles of evidence produced, if any; and
(vii)other particulars for reference.
(2)After the hearing is finished, the immigration inspector in charge of and who conducted the hearing must promptly prepare a report stating the following, and affix their signature and seal thereto:
(i)opinion of the immigration inspector in charge of the hearing on the revocation of status of residence;
(ii)assertions of the party to the hearing, etc. on the facts constituting the grounds for the revocation of status of residence; and
(iii)judgment of the immigration inspector in charge of the hearing on the assertions set forth in the preceding item.
(3)After the hearing has finished, the immigration inspector in charge of the hearing must promptly submit to the Minister of Justice the record set forth in paragraph (1) and the report set forth in the preceding paragraph.
(Inspection of Documents)
Article 25-12(1)From the time at which the written notice of a hearing was served or oral notice was given pursuant to the provisions of Article 22-4, paragraph (3) until the time at which the hearing is finished, the party to the hearing, etc. may request that the Minister of Justice allow an inspection of the record in relation to the results of the investigation made of the case and of other materials proving the facts constituting the grounds for the revocation of the status of residence.In this case, the Minister of Justice may not deny the inspection unless it is likely to prejudice the interest of any third party or there is any other justifiable reason.
(2)The provisions of the preceding paragraph do not preclude the party to the hearing, etc. from requesting further inspection of materials as necessary as the hearing on the date of the hearing proceeds.
(3)A request for inspection pursuant to the provisions of paragraph (1)is to be made by submitting to the regional immigration bureau a written application pursuant to Appended Form 37-14; provided, however, that with respect to the inspection in the case referred to in the preceding paragraph, an oral request would be sufficient.
(4)When granting permission for inspection, the Minister of Justice must promptly notify the party to the hearing, etc. by a written notice of permission for inspection of materials pursuant to Appended Form 37-15, except for cases where the Minister of Justice has the party to the hearing, etc. inspect materials on the spot.In this case, the Minister of Justice is to exercise care not to prevent the party to the hearing, etc. from preparing for the statement of opinion at the hearing.
(5)Upon the request pursuant to the provisions of paragraph (2), if the Minister of Justice is unable to have the party to the hearing, etc. inspect the materials on the date of the hearing (except for cases where the inspection is denied pursuant to the provisions of the second sentence of paragraph (1)), the Minister of Justice must notify the party to the hearing, etc. of a time and date and place of inspection by a written notice of permission for inspection of materials pursuant to Appended Form 37-15.In this case, the immigration inspector in charge of the hearing is to decide a date on or after the date of the inspection as the new date of the hearing pursuant to the provisions of Article 25-10, paragraph (1).
(Revocation of the Status of Residence)
Article 25-13(1)The form of the written notice of revocation of the status of residence pursuant to the provisions of Article 22-4, paragraph (6) of the Act is pursuant to Appended Form 37-16 (Appended Form 37-17 when the period is designated pursuant to the provisions of the main clause of paragraph (7) of the same Article).
(2)The restrictions on residence, area of movement, and other necessary conditions pursuant to the provisions of Article 22-4, paragraph (8) of the Act are to be as under the following items:
(i)the place of residence is designated as a facility, etc. which the Minister of Justice finds to be appropriate as a place of residence to make the preparations for departure;
(ii)the area of movement is within the area of the prefecture where the designated residence is located and the route to be followed in transit decided according to the route to the port of entry or departure from which the foreign national intends to depart, except for cases in which the Minister of Justice finds that there is a special reason and decides otherwise; and
(iii)beyond what is stated in the preceding two items, the Minister of Justice prohibits activities related to the management of a business involving income or activities for which the foreign national receives a reward, or represents things that the Minister of Justice otherwise finds to be particularly necessary.
(Notice of Non-Revocation of Status of Residence)
Article 25-14If the Minister of Justice has served a foreign national with a written notice of a hearing describing the facts constituting the grounds for the revocation pursuant to the provisions of Article 22-4, paragraph (3) of the Act or has had an immigration inspector or immigration control officer orally notify the foreign national of the particulars to be described in the written notice pursuant to the provisions of the proviso to the same paragraph, and has determined with regard to the facts that the status of residence of the foreign national is not to be revoked, the minister is to notify the foreign national to that effect.
(Officials Who May Request the Presentation of a Passport)
Article 26An official of a state or local public entity prescribed in Article 23, paragraph (2) of the Act is as follows:
(i)a customs official;
(ii)a public security intelligence officer;
(iii)a narcotics agent;
(iv)an official of the municipality engaging in the administrative affairs relating to the residential basic books (limited to those of the certificate of residence in relation to the foreign national pursuant to the provisions of Article 30-45 of the Residential Basic Book Act (Act No. 81 of 1967));
(v)an official of the Public Employment Security Office prescribed in Article 8 of the Employment Security Act (Act No. 141 of 1947).
(Confirmation of Departure)
Article 27(1)A person who has received re-entry permissionpursuant to the provisions of Article 26, paragraph (1) of the Act or a person who possesses a refugee travel document issued pursuant to the provisions of Article 61-2-12, とparagraph (1) and wishes to receive confirmation of departure pursuant to the provisions of Article 25, paragraph (1) of the Act must submit to an immigration inspector a document pursuant to Appended Form 37-19.
(2)A person who has been designated a period pursuant to the provisions of the main clause of Article 22-4, paragraph (7) of the Act and wishes to receive confirmation of departure pursuant to the provisions of Article 25, paragraph (1) of the Act must present to an immigration inspector the written notice of revocation of the status of residence in relation to the designation.
(3)A person who has been issued with an departure order pursuant to the provisions of Article 55-3, paragraph (1) of the Act and wishes to receive confirmation of departure pursuant to the provisions of Article 25, paragraph (1) of the Act must submit to an immigration officer the relevant written departure order.
(4)Confirmation of departure as prescribed in Article 25, paragraph (1) of the Act is made by affixing a seal of verification of departure pursuant to Appended Form 38 in the foreign national's passport (including the re-entry permit; hereinafter the same applies in paragraph (6), item (ii)); provided, however, that with respect to a person who has been issued with a permit to land in Japan for cruise ship tourists, an emergency permit to land in Japan, a permit to land in Japan due to distress, or a permit to land in Japan for temporary refuge, this confirmation is to be made by collecting the permit concerned.
(5)The confirmation of departure as prescribed in Article 25, paragraph (1) of the Act is to be made by affixing a seal of verification of departure pursuant to Appended Form 38 to the permit to land in Japan for cruise ship tourists, notwithstanding the provisions of the preceding paragraph, with respect to a foreign national, who has been issued with permission for multiple landing in Japan for cruise ship tourists and is expected to land again in Japan based on such permission.
(6)When a foreign national who wishes to receive confirmation of departure pursuant to the provisions of Article 25, paragraph (1) of the Act falls under all of the following items, an immigration inspector may record the foreign national's name, nationality or region, date of birth, sex, date of departure, and the port of entry or departure from which the foreign national departs Japan on a file to be used as a record and as a substitute for the seal of verification of departure and may make such record available on a computer prescribed in Article 7, paragraph (4).In this case, notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (4), the immigration inspector is not required to affix the seal of verification set forth in the same paragraph:
(i)the foreign national has been registered as a user;
(ii)the foreign national has presented their passport and provided their fingerprints in an electronic or magnetic form at the time of confirmation of departure.
(7)The provisions of Article 5, paragraph (9) apply mutatis mutandis to cases where fingerprints are provided pursuant to the provisions of item (ii) of the preceding paragraph.
(Deferment of Confirmation of Departure)
Article 28If an immigration inspector defers confirmation of departure pursuant to the provisions of Article 25-2, paragraph (1) of the Act, the inspector must notify the foreign national concerned by a written notice of deferment of confirmation of departure pursuant to Appended Form 39.
(Re-Entry Permission)
Article 29(1)Any foreign national who seeks to apply for re-entry permission pursuant to the provisions of Article 26, paragraph (1) of the Act must appear at a regional immigration bureau and submit a written application pursuant to Appended Form 40.
(2)When filing the application set forth in the preceding paragraph, the foreign national must present the documents listed in the following items.In this case, a foreign national who is unable to present their passport must submit a document with a statement of the reason for their inability to acquire a passport:
(i)passport;
(ii)certificate of status of residence in the case of a person who has been issued with a certificate of status of residence;
(iii)residence card in the case of a mid to long-term resident;
(iv)special permanent resident certificate in the case of a special permanent resident; and
(v)permit to land in Japan for temporary refuge in the case of a person who has received permission to land in Japan for temporary refuge.
(3)The provisions of Article 19, paragraph (3) apply mutatis mutandis to the application set forth in paragraph (1).In this case, the term "paragraph (1)" in paragraph (3) of the same Article is deemed to be replaced with "Article 29, paragraph (1)" and term "the preceding paragraph" is deemed to be replaced with "Article 29, paragraph (2)", respectively.
(4)The provisions of Article 21-2, paragraph (5) apply mutatis mutandis to the application set forth in paragraph (1).In this case, the term "the provisions of paragraph (1)" in Article 21-2, paragraph (5) is deemed to be replaced with "the provisions of Article 29, paragraph (1)", the term "submit the written request provided for in paragraph (1) and the materials provided for in paragraph (3), and carry out the procedures provided for in Article 20, paragraph (4), as applied mutatis mutandis pursuant to paragraph (4)" is deemed to be replaced with "submit the written application provided for in Article 29, paragraph (1) and carry out the procedures provided for in paragraph (3) of the same Article", respectively.
(5)Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (1), a foreign national is not required to appear at a regional immigration bureau in the event that the director of the regional immigration bureau finds the reason for nonappearance to be acceptable.In this case, a travel agent who has been requested by the foreign national and whom the director of the regional immigration bureau finds appropriate is to submit the written application provided for in paragraph (1) and carry out the procedures provided for in paragraph (2).
(6)The form of the seal of verification for re-entry prescribed in Article 26, paragraph (2) of the Act is pursuant to Appended Form 41 or 41-2.
(7)The form of the re-entry permit prescribed in Article 26, paragraph (2) of the Act is pursuant to Appended Form 42.
(8)The form of the written application for permission for extension of the valid period of re-entry permission pursuant to the provisions of Article 26, paragraph (5) of the Act is pursuant to Appended Form 43.
(9)When re-entry permission has been revoked pursuant to the provisions of Article 26, paragraph (7) of the Act, the foreign national concerned is notified by a written notice of revocation of re-entry permission pursuant to Appended Form 44, and the seal of verification for re-entry affixed in the foreign national's passport is deleted or the re-entry permit possessed by the foreign national is returned.
(Special Re-Entry Permission)
Article 29-2(1)The expression of an intention to re-enter Japan pursuant to the provisions of Article 26-2, paragraph (1) of the Act is made by submitting to an immigration inspector a document pursuant to Appended Form 37-19 to the effect of having the intention to re-enter Japan.
(2)If a mid to long-term resident expresses the intention set forth in the preceding paragraph, this person is to present their residence card beyond the document set forth in the preceding paragraph.
(SpecialRe-Entry Permission for Temporary Visitors)
Article 29-3(1)The expression of the intention to re-enter Japan pursuant to the provisions of Article 26-3, paragraph (1) of the Act is made by submitting to an immigration inspector a document pursuant to Appended Form 37-19 to the effect of having the intention to re-enter Japan.
(2)When expressing the intention set forth in the preceding paragraph, a document proving that the foreign national will be re-entering on the designated passenger ship is presented beyond submitting the document set forth in the preceding paragraph.
(Persons Requiring Re-Entry Permission)
Article 29-4(1)Persons required to acquire re-entry permission for the purpose of fair and equitable control over the entry into or departure from Japan pursuant to the provisions of Article 26-2, paragraph (1) of the Act are persons listed as follows, and the persons required to acquire re-entry permission for the purpose of fair and equitable control over the entry into or departure from Japan pursuant to the provisions of Article 26-3, paragraph (1) of the Act are the persons listed in the following items (i) through (iii) and item (v):
(i)a person who has been served with a written notice of a hearing pursuant to the provisions of Article 22-4, paragraph (3) of the Act or has been notified pursuant to the provisions of the proviso to the same paragraph (except for persons who have been notified pursuant to the provisions of Article 25-14 with regard to the facts constituting the grounds for revocation of the status of residence in relation to the written notice of a hearing or notice);
(ii)an immigration inspector has been notified that a person comes under any of the items of Article 25-2, paragraph (1) of the Act;
(iii)a person who has been issued with a written detention order pursuant to the provisions of Article 39 of the Act;
(iv)a person who is residing with the status of residence of "Designated Activities" and whose activities have been designated as those of a person who has filed the application set forth in Article 61-2, paragraph (1) of the Act or requested an administrative review pursuant to the provisions of Article 61-2-9, paragraph (1) of the Act as activities specifically designated by the Minister of Justice for each individual foreign national; and
(v)a person who the Minister of Justice finds to be at risk of committing an act detrimental to the interests and public security of Japan or where adequate grounds exist to require re-entry permission for the purpose of fair and equitable control over the entry into or departure from Japan.
(2)If the Minister of Justice makes the finding set forth in item (v) of the preceding paragraph, the minister is to notify the foreign national to such effect; provided, however, that this does not apply where the whereabouts of the foreign national are unknown or where otherwise it is not possible to make the notification.
(3)The notice set forth in the preceding paragraph is to be given in the form of a written notice made pursuant to Appended Form 44-2; provided, however, that in cases of urgency, the Minister of Justice may have an immigration inspector orally give a notice to the effect of having made the finding pursuant to the provisions of paragraph (1), item (v).
(Requests for Appearance in Person)
Article 30A request for appearance of a suspect pursuant to the provisions of Article 29, paragraph (1) of the Act is to be made by a writ of summons pursuant to Appended Form 45.
(Inspections, Searches, and Seizures)
Article 31(1)A request for a permit for inspection, search, or seizure pursuant to the provisions of Article 31 of the Act is to be made by a written request for a permit pursuant to Appended Form 46.
(2)When carrying out an inspection, search, or seizure pursuant to the provisions of Article 31 of the Act, the immigration control officer must show the permit in relation to the inspection, search, or seizure to the person required to be present pursuant to the provisions of Article 34 of the Act.
(Prohibition of Entry into and Exit from Japan During Inspections)
Article 32(1)If an immigration control officer prohibits entry and exit pursuant to the provisions of Article 36 of the Act, the officer is to lock the premises where entry and exit are prohibited, indicate the prohibition of entry and exit on the premises, or station a guard on the premises.
(2)Immigration control officers are to order any person who does not observe the prohibition of entry and exit pursuant to the provisions of Article 36 of the Act to leave the premises where entry and exit are prohibited or have a guard watch over that person.
(List of Articles Seized and Receipt of Articles Returned)
Article 33(1)The form of the list prescribed in Article 37, paragraph (1) of the Act is pursuant to Appended Form 47.
(2)If the immigration control officer returns a seized article pursuant to the provisions of Article 37, paragraph (2) of the Act, the officer is to have the person concerned submit a receipt for the article returned pursuant to Appended Form 48.
(Records of Inspections)
Article 34The format of the record of inspection, search, or seizure prescribed in Article 38, paragraph (1) of the Act is pursuant to Appended Form 49 ((A),(B), and(C).
(Written Detention Orders)
Article 35The format of the written detention order prescribed in Article 40 of the Act is pursuant to Appended Form 50.
(Written Commission of Custody)
Article 36A supervising immigration inspector is to commission a police official to place a suspect in custody pursuant to the provisions of Article 41, paragraph (3) of the Act via a written commission of custody pursuant to Appended Form 51.
(Written Findings)
Article 37(1)The findings by an immigration inspector prescribed in Article 47, paragraphs (1) through (3) of the Act and Article 55-2, paragraph (3) of the Act are to be given in the form of written findings pursuant to Appended Form 52.
(2)The notice to a suspect pursuant to the provisions of Article 47, paragraph (3) of the Act is to be given in the form of a written notice of findings pursuant to Appended Form 53.
(3)The format of the document containing a statement that a foreign national will not request a hearing as prescribed in Article 47, paragraph (5) of the Act is pursuant to Appended Form 54.
(Certificate of Release)
Article 38If a suspect is released pursuant to the provisions of Article 47, paragraph (1), Article 48, paragraph (6), or Article 49, paragraph (4) of the Act, a certificate of release pursuant to Appended Form 55 is to be issued.
(Written Notice of the Date of Hearings)
Article 39The notice to a suspect pursuant to the provisions of Article 48, paragraph (3) of the Act is given by a written notice of the date of the hearing pursuant to Appended Form 56.
(Record of Hearings)
Article 40(1)The record of the hearing prescribed in Article 48, paragraph (4) of the Act must contain the following information and procedures:
(i)nationality or region, name, sex, age, and occupation of the suspect;
(ii)place and date of the hearing;
(iii)names of the special inquiry officer, the suspect's representative, and any other persons present;
(iv)grounds for conducting the hearing;
(v)suspect's or their representative's arguments and supporting evidence;
(vi)questions asked of the suspect and their statements;
(vii)when any witness appears, examination of the witness and statement and the fact that the suspect or representative was provided an opportunity to examine the witness;
(viii)documentary evidence and articles of evidence examined;
(ix)the fact that the suspect was informed of the decision and the grounds for the decision; and
(x)the fact that the suspect was informed of their ability to file an objection, and whether any objection was filed.
(2)The special inquiry officer must affix their signature and seal to the record of the hearing set forth in the preceding paragraph.
(Written Findings)
Article 41(1)The findings of a special inquiry officer prescribed in Article 48, paragraphs (6) through (8) of the Act is given in the form of a written finding pursuant to Appended Form 57.
(2)The notice to a suspect pursuant to the provisions of Article 48, paragraph (8) of the Act is given in the form of a written notice of findings pursuant to Appended Form 58.
(3)The form of the document containing a statement that a foreign national will not file an objection as prescribed in Article 48, paragraph (9) of the Act is pursuant to Appended Form 59.
(Filing of an Objection)
Article 42An objection under the provisions of Article 49, paragraph (1) of the Act must be filed by submitting a written objection pursuant to Appended Form 60 and a copy of each of the materials indicating the suspect's complaint, which falls under any of the following items:
(i)when an objection is filed on the grounds that a violation of laws and regulations during the examination procedures clearly impacted the finding, the facts appearing in the examination, hearing, and evidence sufficient to show such a violation of laws and regulations that clearly impacted the finding;
(ii)if an objection is filed on the grounds that an error in the application of laws and regulations clearly impacted the finding, a statement of the error and evidence sufficient to show that the error clearly impacted the finding;
(iii)if an objection is filed on the grounds that an incorrect finding of fact clearly impacted the finding, the facts appearing in the examination, hearing, and evidence sufficient to show that there was an incorrect finding of fact that clearly impacted the finding; and
(iv)if an objection is filed on the grounds that the deportation is significantly unreasonable, the facts appearing in the examination, hearing, and evidence sufficient to show that the deportation is significantly unreasonable.
(Written Determinations and Decisions)
Article 43(1)The determination prescribed in Article 49, paragraph (3) of the Act and the decision relating to the permission prescribed in Article 50, paragraph (1) of the Act are made in the form of a written determination and decision pursuant to Appended Form 61.
(2)The notice by a supervising immigration inspector to a suspect pursuant to the provisions of Article 49, paragraph (6) of the Act is given in the form of a written notice of determination pursuant to Appended Form 61-2.
(Special Permission to Stay in Japan)
Article 44(1)In the event that special permission to stay in Japan is granted pursuant to the provisions of Article 50, paragraph (1) of the Act, except for cases of having an immigration inspector issue a residence card pursuant to the provisions of paragraph (3) of the same Article and cases where the type of landing permission and period a foreign national may land in Japan are decided pursuant to the provisions of paragraph (3), item (i), the seal of verification pursuant to Appended Form 62 or 62-2 is to be affixed to the foreign national's passport when the foreign national in relation to the permission possesses a passport; and the certificate of status of residence pursuant to Appended Form 32 with the same seal of verification is to be issued or a seal of verification pursuant to the same Form is to be affixed to the certificate of status of residence which has already been issued when the foreign national does not possess a passport.
(2)In the event that special permission to stay in Japan is granted pursuant to the provisions of Article 50, paragraph (1) of the Act, if a determination is made of the status of residence of "Highly Skilled Professional" (limited to those in relation to item (i), (a) through (c) of the right-hand column under "Highly Skilled Professional" in Appended Table I (2) of the Act), the certificate of designation pursuant to Appended Form 31-3 describing the public or private organization in Japan designated by the Minister of Justice is to be issued, and if a determination is made of the status of residence of "Designated Activities", a certificate of designation pursuant to Appended Form 7-4 describing the activities specially designated by the Minister of Justice for individual foreign nationals is to be issued.
(3)The conditions deemed to be necessary, which may be imposed pursuant to the provisions of Article 50, paragraph (2) of the Act, are to be as under the following items:
(i)the types of landing provided for in Chapter III, Section 4 of the Act and the periods foreign nationals may land in Japan based on the provisions of Articles 13 to 18 with regard to persons falling under Article 24, item (ii) of the Act (except for persons who landed in Japan in violation of the provisions of Article 9, paragraph (7) of the Act) or items (vi) through (vi)-4; and
(ii)restrictions on activities and other specifically necessary conditions.
(Written Deportation Orders)
Article 45The form of the written deportation order prescribed in Article 51 of the Act is pursuant to Appended Form 63.
(Request for Enforcement of Written Deportation Orders)
Article 46(1)If a supervising immigration inspector has requested a police official or coast guard officer to enforce a written deportation order pursuant to the provisions of Article 52, paragraph (2) of the Act, the inspector must receive the notice of the result.
(2)If the police official or coast guard officer set forth in the preceding paragraph has completed the deportation pursuant to the written deportation order or when its enforcement has become impossible, the supervising immigration officer must have the written deportation order with the statement of the result returned.
(Written Notice of Deportation)
Article 47If an immigration control officer delivers a foreign national subject to deportation to the carrier pursuant to the provisions of the proviso to Article 52, paragraph (3) of the Act, the officer must notify the carrier of the obligation to deport the foreign national pursuant to the provisions of Article 59 of the Act in the form of a written notice of deportation pursuant to Appended Form 64.
(Certificate of Designation of the Destination of Deportation)
Article 47-2When the destination of deportation is determined pursuant to the provisions of the second sentence of Article 52, paragraph (4) of the Act, a certificate of designation of the destination of deportation pursuant to Appended Form 64-2 is to be issued.
(Special Release)
Article 48(1)When a foreign national is released pursuant to the provisions of Article 52, paragraph (6) of the Act, a special release permit pursuant to Appended Form 65 is to be issued.
(2)Restrictions on residence and area of movement, the obligation to appear when given a summons, and other conditions pursuant to the provisions of Article 52, paragraph (6) of the Act are to be as under the following items:
(i)the residence is designated by the director of the immigration detention center or the supervising immigration inspector (hereinafter referred to as "director, etc.");
(ii)the area of movement is within the area of the prefecture where the designated residence is located, except for cases where the director, etc. finds that there is a special reason and decides otherwise;
(iii)a request for appearance is made with a designation of the time, date, and place to appear; and
(iv)beyond the preceding items, the director, etc. prohibits engaging in occupations or in activities for which the foreign national receives a reward and imposes other specifically necessary conditions.
(Provisional Release)
Article 49(1)Any person who seeks to apply for provisional release pursuant to the provisions of Article 54, paragraph (1) of the Act must submit a written application for permission for provisional release pursuant to Appended Form 66.
(2)When according provisional release pursuant to the provisions of Article 54, paragraph (2) of the Act, the director, etc. is to issue a provisional release permit pursuant to Appended Form 67.
(3)The provisions of paragraph (2) of the preceding Article apply mutatis mutandis to cases where conditions on provisional release are imposed pursuant to the provisions of Article 54, paragraph (2) of the Act.In this case, the term "Article 52, paragraph (6) of the Act" in paragraph (2) of the preceding Article is deemed to be replaced with "Article 54, paragraph (2) of the Act".
(4)A request for appearance by a person who has been accorded provisional release under an obligation to appear upon receiving a summons pursuant to the provisions of Article 54, paragraph (2) of the Act is to be made in the form of a writ of summons pursuant to Appended Form 68.
(5)The amount of the deposit pursuant to the provisions of Article 54, paragraph (2) of the Act is an amount, not exceeding 3 million yen, sufficient to guarantee the appearance of the person accorded provisional release; provided, however, that the amount of the deposit for a minor does not exceed 1.5 million yen.
(6)After having had a deposit paid, the director, etc. is to have the officer in charge of the receipt and disbursements of cash other than annual revenue and expenditure issue a certificate of receipt of money in custody pursuant to Appended Form 15.
(7)The form of the letter of guarantee prescribed in Article 54, paragraph (3) of the Act is pursuant to Appended Form 69.
(Written Revocation of Provisional Release)
Article 50(1)The form of the written revocation of provisional release prescribed in Article 55, paragraph (2) of the Act is pursuant to Appended Form 70.
(2)When the director, etc. has confiscated a deposit pursuant to the provisions of Article 55, paragraph (3) of the Act, this director, etc. is to issue a written notice of confiscation of a deposit pursuant to Appended Form 71.
(Confirmation of Appearance)
Article 50-2(1)Any foreign national who intends to depart Japan and who wishes to receive a departure order pursuant to the provisions of Article 55-3, paragraph (1) of the Act must appear at an immigration office during office hours, except on the holidays of administrative organs prescribed in Article 1, paragraph (1) of the Act on the Holidays of Administrative Organs (Act No. 91 of 1988).
(2)An official of the immigration office where the foreign national has appeared is to issue them a written confirmation of appearance pursuant to Appended Form 71-2.
(Conditions of Departure Orders)
Article 50-3Restrictions on residence and areas of movement and other necessary conditions pursuant to the provisions of Article 55-3, paragraph (3) of the Act are to be as under the following items:
(i)a residence where the suspect plans to reside until departing from Japan pursuant to a written departure order is to be designated; provided, however, that this does not apply if the supervising immigration inspector finds that there there are special circumstances;
(ii)the area of movement is within the area of the prefecture where the designated residence is located and the route to be followed in transit is decided according to the route to the port of entry or departure from which the foreign national intends to depart, except for cases in which the supervising immigration inspector finds that there are special circumstances and decides otherwise;
(iii)if the obligation to appear is imposed, the request for appearance is made with a designation of the time and date and place to appear; and
(iv)beyond the three preceding items, the supervising immigration inspector is to prohibit engaging in activities related to the management of a business involving income, activities for which the foreign national receives compensation, and any other activities other than those necessary for the procedures for departure, and is to impose other particularly necessary conditions.
(Written Departure Orders)
Article 50-4The form of the written departure order prescribed in Article 55-4 of the Act is pursuant to Appended Form 71-3.
(Extension of the Time Limit for Departure from Japan)
Article 50-5(1)Any foreign national who seeks to apply for extension of the time limit for departure pursuant to the provisions of Article 55-5 of the Act must appear at the immigration office where this person was issued the written departure order and submit a written request pursuant to Appended Form 71-4 by the date of expiration of the time limit for departure; provided, however, that when the foreign national is unable to appear at the immigration office for unavoidable circumstances, this person may in lieu of doing so appear at another immigration office (limited to those where a supervising immigration inspector is placed) and submit the written request.
(2)In case of extending the time limit for departure pursuant to the provisions of Article 55-5 of the Act, a supervising immigration inspector is to enter the new time limit for departure in the written departure order.
(Revocation of Departure Orders)
Article 50-6When a supervising immigration inspector has revoked or a Departure Order pursuant to the provisions of Article 55-6, the inspector is to notify the foreign national concerned in the form of a written notice of revocation of an a Departure Order pursuant to Appended Form 71-5 and have the written Departure Order possessed by the foreign national returned.
(Duty of Cooperation of the Captain of a Vessel or Aircraft)
Article 51A captain of a vessel or aircraft entering Japan or a carrier who operates such vessel or aircraft must cooperate with the immigration inspector in executing the inspector's duties related to immigration inspections as provided in the following items pursuant to the provisions of Article 56 of the Act:
(i)notifying the immigration inspector at the port of entry or departure where the vessel or aircraft is scheduled to arrive of the expected time of arrival of the vessel or aircraft, the number of foreign national passengers and crew members, the scheduled period of stay of the vessel or aircraft, and other necessary particulars by an appropriate method at least 24 hours before arrival for a vessel and at least 90 minutes before arrival for an aircraft;
(ii)notifying the immigration inspector of the port of entry or departure where the vessel or aircraft has arrived, of the time of arrival of the vessel or aircraft and other necessary particulars within 24 hours of arrival for a vessel and immediately after arrival for an aircraft;
(iii)when a vessel or aircraft is to depart from the port of entry or departure, notifying the immigration inspector at the port of entry or departure of the scheduled time of departure of the vessel or aircraft and other necessary particulars in advance;
(iv)providing necessary accommodation to the immigration inspector in executing this inspector's duties, such as inspection aboard the vessel;
(v)exercising sufficient care and supervision in order to prevent a person from landing in Japan without receiving a seal of verification to land in Japan or undergoing the recording of prescribed data pursuant to the provisions of Article 9, paragraph (4) of the Act, or without receiving permission to land in Japan; and
(vi)beyond the preceding items, observing the instructions of the immigration inspector, if any, on particulars that require specific cooperation for the execution of the immigration inspector's duties, such as immigration inspections.
(Duty to Report)
Article 52(1)The reporting pursuant to the provisions of Article 57, paragraph (1) of the Act must be done at least 2 hours before arrival for a vessel and within 30 minutes of the time of departure from an area outside of Japan for an aircraft; provided, however, that in the cases listed in the following items, reporting may be done by the times provided in those items:
(i)if a vessel departs from an area outside Japan defined by the lines of 45 degrees 30 minutes north latitude, 140 degrees east longitude, 47 degrees north latitude, and 144 degrees east longitude and arrives at a port of entry or departure in Hokkaido (limited to the area north of 45 degrees north latitude):before arrival;
(ii)if a vessel departs from an area outside Japan defined by the lines of 34 degrees north latitude, 127 degrees 30 minutes east longitude, 36 degrees north latitude, and 130 degrees east longitude and arrives at a port of entry or departure in Tsushima City or Iki City, Nagasaki Prefecture:before arrival;
(iii)if a vessel departs from an area outside Japan defined by the lines of 23 degrees north latitude, 121 degrees east longitude, 26 degrees north latitude, and 123 degrees east longitude and arrives at a port of entry or departure in Ishigaki City, Miyakojima City, or Tarama Village in Miyako County, Taketomi Town in Yaeyama County, or Yonakuni Town in Yaeyama County, Okinawa Prefecture:before arrival;
(iv)if an aircraft (meaning "unscheduled aircraft" hereinafter in this paragraph) operated by a person (limited to persons who operate aircraft operating between one point and another at a scheduled date and time along a specified route) who received the license set forth under Article 100, paragraph (1) of the Civil Aeronautics Act (Act No. 231 of 1952) and a person other than the person who received the license set forth under Article 129, paragraph (1) of the same Act departs from an area outside Japan and arrives at a port of entry or departure within a flight time of not less than two hours:at least 90 minutes before arrival;
(v)if an unscheduled aircraft departs from an area outside Japan and arrives at a port of entry or departure within flight hours of not less than one hour and less than 2 hours:at least 30 minutes before arrival;
(vi)if an unscheduled aircraft departs from an area outside Japan and arrives at a port of entry or departure in less than one flight hour:before arrival; or
(vii)if a vessel or an unscheduled aircraft departs from a port of entry or departure and arrives at a port of entry or departure via no area outside Japan:before arrival.
(2)The reporting prescribed in the preceding paragraph is to be in writing except under unavoidable circumstances.
(3)Particulars provided for by Ministry of Justice Order as prescribed in Article 57, paragraph (1) of the Act are as follows:
(i)the following particulars for a vessel:
(a)name, nationality, and date of arrival of the vessel and the name of the port of entry or departure at which it will arrive;
(b)names, nationalities or regions, dates of birth, crew member's pocket-ledger numbers or passport numbers, and occupations of the crew members (in the case of a vessel that departs from a port of entry or departure and returns to the same port of entry or departure within 14 days from the day following the date of departure according to a planned schedule without any change to these particulars, a statement of such fact);
(c)names, nationalities or regions, dates of birth, passport numbers, places of departure, and final destinations of the passengers;
(ii)the following particulars for an aircraft:
(a)registration code or flight number, country of origin and date of arrival of the aircraft, and the name of the port of entry or departure at which it will arrive;
(b)names, nationalities or regions, dates of birth, sex, and crew member's pocket-ledger numbers or passport numbers of the crew members;
(c)names, nationalities or regions, dates of birth, sex, passport numbers, places of departure, and final destinations of the passengers.
(4)With respect to the application of the provisions of the preceding paragraph to a vessel or aircraft departing from Japan, the term "date of arrival" in item (i), (a) and item (ii), (a) of the same paragraph is deemed to be replaced with "date of departure"; "at which it will arrive" is deemed to be replaced with "from which it will depart"; and "crew members (in the case of a vessel that departed from a port of entry or departure and returns to the same port of entry or departure within 14 days from the day following the date of departure according to a planned schedule without any change to these particulars, a statement of such)" in item (i), (b) of the same paragraph is deemed to be replaced with "crew members".
(5)The particulars provided for by Ministry of Justice Order as prescribed in Article 57, paragraph (4) of the Act are as follows:
(i)the nationality or regions, dates of birth, passport numbers, and the numbers and dates of the permission for multiple landing in Japan for cruise ship tourists of the persons who have been granted such permission;
(ii)name of the designated passenger ship; and
(iii)country of origin of the designated passenger ship.
(6)Particulars provided for by Ministry of Justice Order as prescribed in Article 57, paragraph (5) of the Act are as follows:
(i)names, nationalities or regions, dates of birth, crew member's pocket-ledger numbers or passport numbers, and the occupations of the crew members who have been granted permission for multiple landing in Japan for crew members, and the number and date of the permission;
(ii)name of the vessel, or the registration code or flight number of the aircraft; and
(iii)country of origin of the vessel or aircraft.
(7)The persons provided for by Ministry of Justice Order as prescribed in Article 57, paragraph (8) of the Act as follows:
(i)a carrier operating an aircraft entering Japan (hereinafter referred to as "aircraft operator");
(ii)a person operating an aircraft entering Japan who has received the license set forth in Article 130-2 of the Civil Aeronautics Act; and
(iii)a joint carrier (referring to a person conducting joint transport using an aircraft (referring to transport conducted jointly by a carrier other than the aircraft operator together with the aircraft operator, using the transport services provided by the aircraft operator; the same applies hereinafter in the following paragraph)).
(8)The particulars provided for by Ministry of Justice Order as prescribed in Article 57, paragraph (8) of the Act are the particulars prescribed in each respective item (if changes are made to these particulars, including the contents prior to the change) corresponding to the classifications given in the following items:
(i)particulars relating to the person making the reservation (referring to the person making the reservation provided for in Article 57, paragraph (8) of the Act; the same applies hereinafter):name, nationality or region, date of birth, sex, passport number, issuance date and expiration date of the person's passport, place of departure and final destination, and where the person making the reservation is a registered member of a carrier (referring to a member registered by the carrier as a person who is able to receive benefits from the carrier by using the transport services provided by the carrier), the membership number (referring to the number issued to identify that such person is a registered member) and grade (limited to cases where the membership number and grade are recorded in the reservation in relation to the person making the reservation) and other particulars for reference;
(ii)particulars relating to the details of the reservation in relation to the person making the reservation:the date on which the reservation was made, the reservation number (referring to the number issued to identify the reservation; if the reservation was split up, including the numbers issued to identify the reservation before the split), the number, date of issuance, place of issuance and payment method of the airline ticket in relation to the reservation, the number and name of the credit card where a credit card was used to pay for the airline ticket in relation to the reservation (limited to cases where the number and name of the credit card were recorded in the reservation), the number indicating the location of the seat, the grade of the aircraft's passenger fare, the travel schedule of the person making the reservation, the names of other persons making a reservation in relation to the reservation, the name and address of the travel agent in relation to the reservation if there is such a travel agent (referring to the travel agent provided for in Article 6-4, paragraph (1) of the Travel Agency Act (Act No. 239 of 1952)), the name and address of the foreign travel agent in relation to the reservation if there is such a foreign travel agent (referring to the travel agent engaging in the same type of business as business provided for in Article 2, paragraph (1) of the Travel Agency Act in a foreign country), the name of the carrier in relation to the reservation if the reservation is one in relation to joint transport, and the place and contact details of the person making the reservation while in Japan and other particulars for reference;
(iii)particulars relating to the baggage of the person making the reservation:the number of pieces, weight and baggage number (referring to the number issued to identify the baggage entrusted to the aircraft operator, which is to be loaded onto the aircraft which the person making the reservation is to board) of the baggage entrusted to the aircraft operator to be loaded onto the aircraft which the person making the reservation is to board, and other particulars for reference; and
(iv)particulars relating to the procedures for the person making the reservation to board the aircraft:time when the procedures for boarding were undertaken and the number of the boarding procedures (referring to the number issued to manage the procedures) and other particulars for reference.
(9)The report pursuant to the first sentence of Article 57, paragraph (9) of the Act is must be given within 60 minutes of the time of the immigration inspector making the request pursuant to the provisions of paragraph (8) of the same Article. In such case, the report is to be made in writing except under unavoidable circumstances.
(10)The measures provided for by Ministry of Justice Order as prescribed in the second sentence of Article 57, paragraph (9) of the Act are measures to make the information in relation to the particulars provided for in paragraph (8) of the same Article available to the immigration inspector in such a manner as to enable them to view the information through the use of electronic or magnetic records (referring to the electronic or magnetic records provided for Article 57, paragraph (9) of the Act).
(Designation of Facilities)
Article 52-2(1)The facilities prescribed in Article 59, paragraph (3) of the Act are as listed in Appended Table V.
(2)When exempting the captain of a vessel or aircraft or the carrier from bearing the expenses and responsibility pursuant to the provisions of Article 59, paragraph (3) of the Act, a supervising immigration inspector is to notify the captain or the carrier by entering a statement to that effect in the written notice of exclusion order pursuant to the provisions of Article 10, paragraph (2).
(Preparation of Records)
Article 52-3(1)If an immigration inspector or immigration control officer has required a foreign national or other persons concerned (hereinafter referred to as "foreign national, etc." in this Article) to appear and answer questions, the inspector may prepare a record of the statement of the foreign national, etc.
(2)If an immigration inspector or immigration control officer has prepared the record set forth in the preceding paragraph, the inspector must have the foreign national, etc. confirm that the recorded content contains no errors by having the foreign national, etc. inspect the record or by reading it aloud to the foreign national, etc., have the foreign national, etc. sign it, and affix their own signature thereto.In this case, if the foreign national, etc. is unable to sign or has refused to sign the record, the immigration inspector must make an additional entry to that effect in the record.
(Departure of Japanese Nationals from Japan)
Article 53(1)The confirmation of departure prescribed in Article 60, paragraph (1) of the Act is to be made by affixing the seal of verification for departure pursuant to Appended Form 38 in the passport of the Japanese national concerned.
(2)If a Japanese national who wishes to receive the confirmation of departure set forth in the preceding paragraph falls under all of the following items, an immigration inspector may record the Japanese national's name, date of birth, sex, date of departure, and the port of entry or departure from which the Japanese national departs in a file to be used as a record, as a substitute for the seal of verification for departure and make such record available by computer as prescribed in Article 7, paragraph (4).In this case, notwithstanding the provisions of the preceding paragraph, the immigration inspector is not required to affix the seal of verification set forth in the same paragraph:
(i)the Japanese national comes under either the following (a) or (b):
(a)the Japanese national is registered pursuant to the provisions of Article 54-2, paragraph (1); or
(b)the Japanese national presented their passport and provided their fingerprints in an electronic or magnetic form at the time of confirmation of departure from Japan;
(ii)the Japanese national presented their passport and provided their photograph in an electronic or magnetic form at the time of confirmation of departure from Japan.
(3)The provisions of Article 5, paragraph (9) apply mutatis mutandis to cases where fingerprints are provided pursuant to the provisions of item (i), (b) of the preceding paragraph and the provisions of paragraph (10) of the same Article apply mutatis mutandis to cases where the photograph is provided pursuant to the provisions of item (ii) of the preceding paragraph.
(Return to Japan of Japanese Nationals)
Article 54(1)Confirmation of return to Japan as prescribed in Article 61 of the Act is made by affixing the seal of verification for return to Japan pursuant to Appended Form 72 in the passport of the Japanese national concerned; provided, however, that this confirmation is made by issuing a certificate of return to Japan pursuant to Appended Form 73 with respect to a person who does not possess a passport.
(2)When a Japanese national who wishes to receive the confirmation of return to Japan set forth in the preceding paragraph falls under either of the following items, an immigration inspector may record the Japanese national's name, date of birth, sex, date of landing in Japan, and the port of entry or departure at which the Japanese national lands on a file to be used as a record, as a substitute for the seal of verification for return to Japan, and make such record available by computer as prescribed in Article 7, paragraph (4).In this case, notwithstanding the provisions of the preceding paragraph, the immigration inspector is not required to affix the seal of verification set forth in the same paragraph:
(i)the Japanese national comes under both of the following (a) and (b):
(a)the Japanese national is registered pursuant to the provisions of paragraph (1) of the following Article; or
(b)the Japanese national presented their passport and provided their fingerprints in an electronic or magnetic form at the time of confirmation of return to Japan;
(ii)the Japanese national presented their passport and provided their photograph in an electronic or magnetic form at the time of confirmation of their return to Japan.
(3)The provisions of Article 5, paragraph (9) apply mutatis mutandis to cases where fingerprints are provided pursuant to the provisions of item (i), (b) of the preceding paragraph and the provisions of paragraph (10) of the same Article apply mutatis mutandis to cases where a photograph is provided pursuant to the provisions of item (ii) of the preceding paragraph.
(Registration for Japanese Nationals Who Wish to Have Their Data Recorded)
Article 54-2(1)If any Japanese national who wishes to have their data recorded pursuant to the provisions of Article 53, paragraph (2) or paragraph (2) of the preceding Article at the port of entry or departure at which that person lands at or departs from, wishes to have their data registered by the director with jurisdiction (hereinafter referred to as "Automated Gate Registration for Japanese Nationals"), the Japanese national must appear at the immigration office provided for in Article 7-2, paragraph (1) and file an application for Automated Gate Registration for Japanese Nationals by submitting the written application pursuant to Appended Form 73-2 and presenting their passport.
(2)The director with jurisdiction may make an Automated Gate Registration for Japanese Nationals only in the event that they find that the Japanese national set forth in the preceding paragraph falls under all of the following items:
(i)the Japanese national possesses a valid passport; and
(ii)the Japanese national has provided their fingerprints in an electronic or magnetic form.
(3)The provisions of Article 7-2, paragraph (6) apply mutatis mutandis to cases where fingerprints are provided pursuant to the provisions of item (ii) of the preceding paragraph.
(4)If a Japanese national who has received Automated Gate Registration for Japanese Nationals falls under any of the following items, the director with jurisdiction must delete the registration and erase the fingerprint imaging data provided by the Japanese national pursuant to the provisions of Article 53, paragraph (3), paragraph (3) of the preceding Article and the preceding paragraph:
(i)it is found that the Japanese national did not fall under at least one of the items of paragraph (2) at the time that person received Automated Gate Registration for Japanese Nationals;
(ii)a passport presented pursuant to the provisions of paragraph (1) wasn't valid;
(iii)the Japanese national submitted a written request for deletion of the Automated Gate Registration for Japanese Nationals; and
(iv)the director with jurisdiction finds that it is not appropriate to keep the Automated Gate Registration for Japanese Nationals due to that Japanese national's death or for any other reason.
(Recognition of Refugee Status)
Article 55(1)Any foreign national who seeks to apply for recognition of refugee status pursuant to the provisions of Article 61-2, paragraph (1) of the Act must appear at a regional immigration bureau and submit a written application pursuant to Appended Form 74 (Appended Form 74-2 when the foreign national has previously received a disposition of denial of recognition of refugee status), a copy of each of the materials proving that they qualify for refugee status, and two photographs (three photographs with respect to a foreign national without status as a resident prescribed in Article 61-2-2, paragraph (1) of the Act); provided, however, that a foreign national who is unable to prepare a written application due to illiteracy, a physical disorder, or any other special circumstances may instead verbally state the particulars to be entered in the written application.
(2)When filing the application set forth in the preceding paragraph, the foreign national must present the documents listed in the following items. A foreign national who is unable to present their passport or certificate of status of residence must submit a document with a statement of the grounds therefor:
(i)passport and residence card in the case of a mid to long-term resident;
(ii)passport and special permanent resident certificate in the case of a special permanent resident;
(iii)passport or certificate of status of residence in the case of persons other than mid to long-term residents and special permanent residents; or
(iv)in the case of a foreign national who has been issued a permit to land in Japan as provided in Chapter III, Sections 3 and 4 of the Act: the permit.
(3)In the case referred to in paragraph (1), when the foreign national is under 16 years of age or is unable to appear due to disease or for other grounds, the father, mother, spouse, child, or relative of the foreign national may file the application on behalf of the foreign national.
(4)The Minister of Justice is to make inquiries of the National Public Safety Commission as to whether a foreign national who has applied for recognition of refugee status pursuant to the provisions of Article 61-2, paragraph (1) of the Act has committed any act listed in Article 1, item F-(b) of the Convention relating to the Status of Refugees.
(5)The certificate of refugee status form prescribed in Article 61-2, paragraph (2) of the Act is pursuant to Appended Form 75.
(6)The notice of denial of recognition of refugee status pursuant to the provisions of Article 61-2, paragraph (2) of the Act is to be given in the form of a written notice pursuant to Appended Form 76.
(Permission Pertaining to status of Residence)
Article 56(1)When permitting (limited to cases provided for in paragraph (3), item (ii) of the same Article) a foreign national to acquire the status of residence of "Long-Term Resident" pursuant to the provisions of Article 61-2-2, paragraph (1) of the Act, a certificate of status of residence, pursuant to Appended Form 32 is to be issued with the seal of verification pursuant to Appended Form 37 or 37-2.
(2)The decision relating to the permission prescribed in Article 61-2-2, paragraph (2) of the Act is to be made by a written decision pursuant to Appended Form 76-2.
(3)When granting (limited to cases provided for in paragraph (3), item (ii) of the same Article) special permission to stay in Japan pursuant to the provisions of Article 61-2-2, paragraph (2) of the Act, a certificate of status of residence pursuant to Appended Form 32 with the seal of verification pursuant to Appended Form 62 or 62-2 is to be issued.
(4)The provisions of Article 44, paragraph (2) apply mutatis mutandis to cases of special permission to stay in Japan pursuant to the provisions of Article 61-2-2, paragraph (2) of the Act.
(5)The revocation of permission pursuant to the provisions of Article 61-2-2, paragraph (4) of the Act is to be done in the form of a written notice of revocation pursuant to Appended Form 76-3.
(Permission for a Provisional Stay in Japan)
Article 56-2(1)The form of the permit for a provisional stay in Japan prescribed in Article 61-2-4, paragraph (2) of the Act is pursuant to Appended Form 76-4.
(2)The period of a provisional stay in Japan prescribed in Article 61-2-4, paragraph (2) of the Act (including as applied mutatis mutandis pursuant to paragraph (4) of the same Article) is to be decided, but not exceed 6 months.
(3)Restrictions on residence, area of movement and activities, the obligation to appear upon receiving a summons, and other conditions that may be considered necessary pursuant to the provisions of Article 61-2-4, paragraph (3) of the Act are to be as under the following items:
(i)the residence is designated by the Minister of Justice;
(ii)the area of movement is within the prefecture where the designated residence is located, except for cases in which the Minister of Justice finds that there is a special reason and decides otherwise;
(iii)restrictions include the prohibition of activities related to the management of business involving income or activities for which the foreign national receives a reward;
(iv)a request for appearance is made with a designation of the time and date and place to appear; and
(v)beyond the preceding items, other conditions may be imposed by the Minister of Justice as the minister finds particularly necessary.
(4)A request for appearance made to a foreign national under an obligation to appear pursuant to the provisions of Article 61-2-4, paragraph (3) of the Act is to be made by a writ of summons pursuant to Appended Form 76-5.
(5)The fingerprint form, when fingerprints are taken pursuant to the provisions of Article 61-2-4, paragraph (3) of the Act, is pursuant to Appended Form 22.
(6)Any foreign national who seeks to apply for an extension of the period of provisional stay pursuant to the provisions of Article 61-2-4, paragraph (4) of the Act must appear at a regional immigration bureau and submit a written application pursuant to Appended Form 76-6 by the date of expiration of the period of provisional stay.
(7)When filing the application set forth in the preceding paragraph, the foreign national must present their permit for a provisional stay in Japan.
(8)The provisions of Article 55, paragraph (3) apply mutatis mutandis to the application set forth in paragraph (6).In this case, the term "paragraph (1)" in paragraph (3) of the same Article is deemed to be replaced with "paragraph (6)".
(Revocation of Permission for a Provisional Stay in Japan)
Article 56-3Revocation of permission for a provisional stay in Japan pursuant to the provisions of Article 61-2-5 of the Act is to be done in the form of a written notice of revocation of permission for provisional stay in Japan pursuant to Appended Form 76-7.
(Revocation of Recognition of Refugee Status)
Article 57Revocation of recognition of refugee status pursuant to the provisions of Article 61-2-7, paragraph (2) of the Act is to be done in the form of a written notice of revocation of recognition of refugee status pursuant to Appended Form 77.
(Revocation of Status of Residence of a Foreign Nationals Recognized as a Refugee)
Article 57-2The provisions of Articles 25-2 to 25-14 apply mutatis mutandis to the revocation of the status of residence pursuant to the provisions of Article 61-2-8, paragraph (1) of the Act.In this case, the term "immigration inspector" in Article 25-2 is deemed to be replaced with "Refugee Inquirer"; and the term "immigration inspector in charge of the hearing" in the provisions of the same Article, Article 25-5, Article 25-7 and Article 25-9 to 25-12 is deemed to be replaced with "Refugee Inquirer in charge of the hearing" and the term "Appended Form 37-16 (Appended Form 37-17 in cases of designation of the period pursuant to the provisions of the main clause of paragraph (7) of the same Article)" in Article 25-13, paragraph (1) is deemed to be replaced with "Appended Form 37-17", respectively.
(Requests for an Administrative Review)
Article 58A request for an administrative review pursuant to the provisions of Article 61-2-9, paragraph (1) of the Act is filed by submitting to a regional immigration bureau a written request for administrative review pursuant to Appended Form 78 or Appended Form 78-2.
(Grounds for Disqualification Regarding a Request for an Administrative Review)
Article 58-2A person who falls under any of the following items may not participate in procedures regarding a request for an admistrative review as a refugee examination counselor:
(i)a person who has been involved in a disposition in relation to a request for an administrative review or a person who has been involved in or is to be involved in a disposition on inaction in relation to a request for an administrative review;
(ii)a requester for an administrative review or a person who is or was a relative of the requester for an administrative review;
(iii)a guardian, supervisor of guardian, curator, supervisor of curator, assistant, or supervisor of assistant of the requester for an administrative review;
(iv)a person living with the requester for an administrative review or an employee of the relevant requester;
(v)a person who has become the representative or assistant in court of the requester of an administrative review with respect to the request for an administrative review;
(vi)a person who has become an intervener, person of reference, or expert with respect to the request for an administrative review; or
(vii)beyond those listed in the preceding items, any person who has interest in the requester for administrative review.
(Designation of Refugee Examination Counselors)
Article 58-3(1)When hearing the opinions of the refugee examination counselors pursuant to the provisions of Article 61-2-9, paragraph (3) of the Act, the Minister of Justice is to designate three refugee examination counselors to carry out the proceeding procedures prescribed in Chapter II, Section 1 and Section 3 of the Administrative Complaint Review Act (Act No. 68 of 2014) in advance, and is to appoint one of them as a person who supervises the administrative affairs performed by the three refugee examination counselors.
(2)If the Minister of Justice has made the designation set forth under the preceding paragraph, the Minister is to convene the designated refugee examination counselors and, in accordance with the classifications in the following items, is to show them the documents prescribed in each of the items:
(i)request for an administrative review of the disposition listed in Article 61-2-9, paragraph (1), item (i) or (iii) of the Act:a document stating the grounds for the disposition, and documents and materials constituting the grounds for the disposition;
(ii)request for an administrative review of an inaction in relation to the application listed in Article 61-2-9, paragraph (1), item (ii) of the Act:a document stating the grounds for the inaction, the document submitted by the person who filed the application, the record set forth under Article 59-2, paragraph (1) in relation to such application, or any other documents stating the results of the inquiry pursuant to the provisions of Article 61-2-14, paragraph (1) of the Act.
(3)If the Minister of Justice has made the designation set forth under paragraph (1), the Minister is to have Refugee Inquirers (limited to persons other than the persons listed in the items of the preceeding Article) assist with the administrative affairs of the designated refugee examination counselors.
(4)If a refugee examination counselor designated pursuant to the provisions of paragraph (1) has come to fall under any of the items of the preceding Article, the Minister of Justice must revoke the designation in relation to that refugee examination counselor.
(Designation of the Period for Submission of the Written Statement)
Article 58-4If a refugee examination counselor has been designated pursuant to the provisions of paragraph (1) of the preceding Article, the refugee examination counselor is to specify an appropriate period of time for submission of the written statement provided for in Article 30, paragraph (1) of the Administrative Complaint Review Act as applied pursuant to the provisions of Article 61-2-9, paragraph (6) of the Act following the deemed replacement of terms, and is to notify the persons concerned with the proceedings (meaning the persons concerned with the proceedings provided for in Article 28 of the Administrative Complaint Review Act; the same applies hereinafter) to such effect through the written notice pursuant to Appended Form 79; provided, however, that this does not apply if the written statement has already been submitted.
(Notification to Persons Concerned with Proceedings)
Article 58-5(1)If a refugee examination counselor has specified an appropriate period for submission of the written opinion pursuant to the provisions of Article 30, paragraph (2) of the Administrative Complaint Review Act or has specified an appropriate period for submission of documentary evidence or articles of evidence, or documents or other articles pursuant to the provisions of Article 32, paragraph (3) of the same Act, the refugee examination counselor is to notify the persons concerned with the proceedings to such effect through the written notice pursuant to Appended Form 79-2.
(2)If the refugee examination counselor does not provide an opportunity for an oral statement of opinion (meaning the oral statement of opinion provided for in Article 31, paragraph (2) of the Administrative Complaint Review Act as applied pursuant to the provisions of Article 61-2-9, paragraph (6) of the Act following the deemed replacement of terms; the same applies in paragraph (1) of the following Article) pursuant to the provisions of the proviso to Article 31, paragraph (1) of the Administrative Complaint Review Act as applied pursuant to the provisions of Article 61-2-9, paragraph (6) of the Act following the deemed replacement of terms, the refugee examination counselor is to notify the relevant persons concerned with the proceedings to such effect through a written notice of non-implementation of an oral statement of opinion pursuant to Appended Form 79-3.
(3)The relevant persons regarding proceedings are to be convened pursuant to the provisions of Article 31, paragraph (2) of the Administrative Complaint Review Act as applied pursuant to the provisions of Article 61-2-9, paragraph (6) of the Act following the deemed replacement of terms through a written notice of implementation of an oral statement of opinion pursuant to Appended Form 79-4.
(Particulars to Be Entered into the Record of the Oral Statement of Opinion)
Article 58-6(1)If a Refugee Inquirer assists in the administrative affairs of the refugee examination counselors pursuant to the provisions of Article 58-3, paragraph (3), the Refugee Inquirer is to prepare a record stating the following particulars when the procedures for the oral statement of opinion, the procedures seeking a statement of facts pursuant to the provisions of Article 34 of the Administrative Complaint Review Act or the procedures provided for in Article 36 of the same Act have been taken:
(i)the title of the request for an administrative review;
(ii)the names of the persons concerned with the proceedings, representative, assistant in court, person of reference, and interpreter who appeared;
(iii)the time, date, place and type of procedures;
(iv)summary of the statement of opinion; and
(v)other necessary particulars.
(2)The record set forth under the preceding paragraph is to have the signature of the Refugee Inquirer set forth under the same paragraph and the seal of approval of the refugee examination counselor affixed to it.
(3)Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (1), when the Refugee Inquirer set forth under paragraph (1) finds it appropriate, the Refugee Inquirer may make an audio or video recording of the statement of opinion (including any other media that can be used to record certain information by equivalent means) in place of entering a written copy of the particulars in the record.
(4)In the case referred to in the preceding paragraph, at the request of a person concerned with the proceedings, the refugee examiner must prepare a document stating a summary of the statement of opinion before a transcript of the written determination on the request for the administrative review is issued.
(Details of Written Opinions)
Article 58-7(1)In the form of a written opinion pursuant to the provisions of Article 42, paragraph (1) of the Administrative Complaint Review Act in relation to the request for administrative review pursuant to the provisions of Article 61-2-9, paragraph (1) of the Act, each of the three refugee examination counselors is to give their opinion on the relevant request for administrative review and the reasons therefor, and to affix their signature to it.
(2)When two or more refugee examination counselors state a mutual opinion and the reasons therefor, they are not required to state their opinions and the grounds therefor separately in the written opinion set forth under the preceding paragraph.
(Determinations on Requests for Administrative Review)
Article 58-8The written determination set forth under Article 50, paragraph (1) of the Administrative Complaint Review Act as applied pursuant to the provisions of Article 61-2-9, paragraph (6) of the Act following the deemed replacement of terms is to be pursuant to Appended Form 79-5.
(Composition of Refugee Examination Counselors)
Article 58-9(1)The Minister of Justice is to establish multiple groups composed of three refugee examination counselors each, and is to specify the order of the groups of refugee examination counselors to be designated pursuant to the provisions of Article 58-3, paragraph (1). The Minister of Justice is to exercise care so that each group is composed of refugee examination counselors with different fields of specialty.
(2)If any or all of the refugee examination counselors composing a group established pursuant to the provisions of the preceding paragraph are unable to participate in the procedures in relation to the request for administrative review for which the group is responsible due to coming under any of the items of Article 58-2, a disease or other circumstances, the Minister of Justice is to designate another group or other refugee examination counselors in lieu of such refugee examination counselor or all of the refugee examination counselors in the group.
(Refugee Travel Documents)
Article 59(1)Any foreign national who wishes to apply for the issuance of a refugee travel document pursuant to the provisions of Article 61-2-12, paragraph (1) of the Act must appear at a regional immigration bureau and submit a written application pursuant to Appended Form 80 and two photographs.
(2)When filing the application set forth in the preceding paragraph, the foreign national must present the documents listed in Article 55, paragraph (2) and a certificate of recognition of refugee status.In this case, the provisions of the second sentence of Article 55, paragraph (2) apply mutatis mutandis.
(3)The format of the refugee travel document prescribed in Article 61-2-12, paragraph (1) of the Act is pursuant to Appended Form 81.
(4)The format of the written application for permission for extension of the valid period of a refugee travel document pursuant to the provisions of Article 61-2-12, paragraph (6) of the Act is pursuant to Appended Form 82.
(5)The order to return a refugee travel document pursuant to the provisions of Article 61-2-12, paragraph (8) of the Act is to be made in the form of a written order to return a refugee travel document pursuant to Appended Form 83.
(6)The provisions of Article 55, paragraph (3) apply mutatis mutandis to the application set forth in paragraph (1).
(Preparation of Records)
Article 59-2(1)If a Refugee Inquirer has requested persons concerned to make an appearance and questioned them pursuant to the provisions of Article 61-2-14, paragraph (2) of the Act, the inquirer is to prepare a record of their statements.
(2)If the Refugee Inquirer has prepared the record set forth in the preceding paragraph, the inquirer must have the persons concerned confirm that the recorded content has no errors by having them inspect the records or by reading the records aloud to those persons, and having them sign the records, and affix their own signature thereto. When the persons concerned are unable to sign or have refused to sign, the inquirer must make an additional entry to such effect in the record.
(Immigration Offices with an Immigration Detention Facility Visiting Committee)
Article 59-3The name of the Immigration Detention Facility Visiting Committee (hereinafter referred to as "Committee"), the immigration offices provided for in Article 61-7-2, paragraph (1) of the Act and the immigration detention centers and detention houses (hereinafter referred to as "immigration detention facilities") in the Committee's area of responsibility as provided for in Article 61-7-6, paragraph (1) and the departure waiting facilities are as provided for in Appended Table VI.
(Organization and Administration of the Committee)
Article 59-4(1)The Committee has a chairperson, who is elected from among Committee members.
(2)The chairperson presides over the processes of the Committee.
(3)A Committee member designated in advance by the chairperson acts on behalf of the chairperson in handling duties if the chairperson becomes unable to attend to them.
(4)Committee meetings are convoked by the chairperson.
(5)The Committee may not convene meeting or make any resolution without the presence of the majority of the Committee members.
(6)beyond the particulars provided for in the preceding two paragraphs, the necessary particulars on business of the Committee are determined by the Committee.
(7)The general affairs of the Committee are handled by the general affairs division of the immigration office in which the Committee is established.
(Provision of Information to the Committee)
Article 59-5(1)The regular provision of information provided for in Article 61-7-4, paragraph (1) of the Act is carried out through the director of the immigration detention center or the director of the regional immigration bureau (hereinafter referred to as "director of the immigration detention center, etc.") submitting a document describing the particulars necessary for understanding the state of the administration of the immigration detention facilities with regard to the following particulars relating to the immigration detention facilities at the first Committee meeting in each fiscal year:
(i)an outline of the immigration detention facilities;
(ii)the maximum capacity of the facilities and trends in the number of its detainees;
(iii)the structure of the management of the immigration detention facilities;
(iv)the state of the provisions and supplies provided for in Article 61-7, paragraph (2) of the Act;
(v)the state of the purchase of goods and the receipt and sending of goods paid for by the detainees;
(vi)the state of the provision of hygiene and medical care to the detainees;
(vii)the state of measures taken for the maintenance of discipline and order;
(viii)the state of the visits and the sending or receiving of correspondence by the detainees;
(ix)the state of hearings of opinions and filings by the detainees; and
(x)the state of the filings detailing complaints by detainees in relation to measures relating to treatment taken by the immigration control officers.
(2)The regular provision of information provided for in Article 61-7-4, paragraph (1) of the Act, as applied mutatis mutandis pursuant to Article 61-7-6, paragraph (2) of the Act is carried out through the director of the regional immigration bureau with jurisdiction over the location of the departure waiting facilities submitting a document describing the necessary particulars to understand the state of the administration of the departure waiting facilities with regard to an outline of the departure waiting facilities, the maximum capacity of the facilities and trends in the number of its users, the state of the submission of opinions relating to the facilities from the users of the facilities and other notable particulars relating to the administration of the facilities at the first Committee meeting in each fiscal year.
(3)The provision of necessary information as provided for in Article 61-7-4, paragraph (1) of the Act (including as applied mutatis mutandis pursuant to Article 61-7-6, paragraph (2)) is to be carried out by the director of the immigration detention center, etc. submitting documents describing the particulars necessary to describe the state of the immigration detention center, etc. in the following cases at a Committee meeting:
(i)if the state of the administration of the immigration detention facilities or the departure waiting facilities has changed considerably;
(ii)if the Committee requested an explanation on the state of the administration of immigration detention facilities or departure waiting facilities;
(iii)if measures have been taken in response to an opinion presented by the Committee; or
(iv)beyond the particulars listed in the preceding three items, where the director of the immigration detention center, etc. finds the provision of information on the state of the administration of the immigration detention facilities or the departure waiting facilities to be appropriate.
(Cases Not Requiring Appearance)
Article 59-6(1)The cases provided for in by Ministry of Justice Order as prescribed in Article 61-9-3, paragraph (3) of the Act (limited to cases in relation to the acts listed in paragraph (1), item (i) of the same Article) are cases where a person requested by a foreign national or by a person who is required to act on behalf of the foreign national (except for a relative who lives together with the foreign national and is 16 years of age or older) pursuant to the provisions of paragraph (2) of the same Article or the statutory agent of the foreign national is acting on behalf of the foreign national (except for cases where the statutory agent of the foreign national is acting on behalf of the foreign national pursuant to the provisions of paragraph (2) of the same Article) to carry out an act listed in paragraph (1), item (i) of the same Article.
(2)The cases provided for by Ministry of Justice Order as prescribed in Article 61-9-3, paragraph (3) of the Act (limited to those cases in relation to the acts listed in paragraph (1), item (ii) of the same Article) are the cases listed in the following items:
(i)if a person listed in the following (a) through (c) is to carry out an act listed in the right-hand column of Appended Table VII (1) corresponding to the classifications of the acts listed in the left-hand column of the same Table on behalf of a foreign national (with regard to the persons listed in (a) and (b), limited to cases of a request by the foreign national or a person required to carry out an act on behalf of the foreign national pursuant to the provisions of Article 61-9-3, paragraph (2) of the Act; with regard to the persons listed in (c), except when carrying out the act on behalf of the foreign national pursuant to the provisions of the same paragraph) and which the director of the regional immigration bureau finds to be appropriate:
(a)a member of staff of the accepting organization, etc. or a member of staff of a public interest corporation whom the director of the regional immigration bureau finds to be appropriate;
(b)an attorney at law or certified administrative procedures legal specialist who has notified the director of the regional immigration bureau exercising jurisdiction over the area where the bar association or the certified administrative procedures legal specialist's association to which the attorney or the certified administrative procedures legal specialist belongs is located through this association;
(c)a statutory agent of the foreign national;
(ii)beyond the particulars prescribed in the preceding item, if the foreign national is under 16 years of age or is unable to carry out the act listed in the left-hand column of Appended Table VII (1) due to disease or due to other grounds, a relative of the foreign national (except for persons living together with the foreign national who are 16 years of age or older) or a person living together with the foreign national (except for relatives of the foreign national) or an equivalent person whom the director of the regional immigration bureau finds to be appropriate is to carry out the act listed in the right-hand column of the same Table corresponding to the classification of the act on behalf of the foreign national; and
(iii)if with regard to the receipt of a resident card issued pursuant to the provisions of Article 19-10, paragraph (2) of the Act (including as applied mutatis mutandis pursuant to the provisions of Article 19-11, paragraph (3), Article 19-12, paragraph (2) and Article 19-13, paragraph (4); the same applies hereinafter in this item), a resident card is not to be issued pursuant to the provisions of Article 19-10, paragraph (2) to a foreign national who has filed a notification or an application on the day when the notification was filed pursuant to the provisions of Article 19-10, paragraph (1) of the Act or the application was filed pursuant to the provisions of Article 19-11, paragraphs (1) and (2), Article 19-12, paragraph (1) or Article 19-13, paragraph (1) or (3), and which the director of the regional immigration bureau finds to be appropriate.
(3)The cases provided for by Ministry of Justice Order as prescribed in Article 61-9-3, paragraph (4) of the Act are the cases listed in the following items:
(i)if a person listed in item (i), (a) or (b) of the preceding paragraph carries out an act listed in the right-hand column of Appended Table VII (2) corresponding to the classification of the act listed in the left-hand column of the same Table on behalf of the foreign national at the request of a foreign national in Japan or statutory agent, and which the director of the regional immigration bureau finds to be appropriate; and
(ii)beyond the cases provided for in the preceding item, if the foreign national is under 16 years of age or is themself unable to carry out the act listed in the left-hand column of Appended Table VII (2) due to disease or due to other grounds, a relative of the foreign national or a person living together with the foreign national or an equivalent person whom the director of the regional immigration bureau finds appropriate carries out the act listed in the right-hand column of the same Table corresponding to the classification of the act on behalf of the foreign national in Japan (except where a statutory agent carries out the act on behalf of the foreign national).
(4)Any person who intends to carry out the act provided for in Article 61-9-3, paragraph (1), item (i) of the Act on behalf of the foreign national pursuant to the provisions of paragraph (2) of the same Article must present materials or give an explanation to the mayor of the municipality (this refers to "ward" or "administratively consolidated ward" in the designated cities prescribed in Article 252-19, paragraph (1) of the Local Autonomy Act (Act No. 67 of 1947); the same applies in the following paragraph) to prove that this person is a person required to act on behalf of the foreign national pursuant to the provisions of Article 61-9-3, paragraph (2) of the Act.
(5)If the foreign national is not required to appear in person pursuant to the provisions of Article 61-9-3, paragraph (3) of the Act and carry out an act pursuant to the provisions of paragraph (1), item (i) of the same Article, if a person intends to carry out the act on behalf of the foreign national, this person must present materials or give an explanation to the mayor of the municipality proving the case comes under that case.
(Rewards for Providing Information)
Article 60The amount of each reward pursuant to the provisions of Article 66 of the Act is not less than 1,000 yen and not more than 50,000 yen.
(Statement of Payment of Fees)
Article 61Payment of fees pursuant to the provisions of Articles 67 through 68 of the Act is to be made by submitting a written statement of payment of fees form pursuant to Appended Form 84 with a revenue stamp equivalent to the amount of the fee affixed thereto; provided, however, that this does not apply in the event that a person who receives permission for an extension of the periof of validity ofre-entry permission or permission for extension of the period of validity of refugee travel documents, pays the fee.
(Delegation of Authority)
Article 61-2The authority of the Minister of Justice listed below is delegated to the director of a regional immigration bureau pursuant to the provisions of Article 69-2 of the Act; provided, however, that this does not preclude the Minister of Justice from personally exercising the authority listed in items (i), (i)-2-2, items (ii) through (iii)-3, items (v)-4,(xiii), items (x) through (xv), items (xvii) and (xx):
(i)the authority prescribed in Article 5-2 of the Act;
(i)-2the authority prescribed in Article 7-2, paragraph (1) of the Act;
(i)-2-2the authority of the designation prescribed in Article 9, paragraph (2) of the Act;
(i)-3the authority prescribed in Article 9, paragraph (8) of the Act;
(i)-4the authority prescribed in Article 9-2, paragraphs (1), (3), (5) and (8) of the Act;
(ii)the authority prescribed in Article 11, paragraph (3) of the Act;
(iii)the authority prescribed in Article 12, paragraph (1) of the Act;
(iii)-2the authority prescribed in Article 14-2, paragraph (1) of the Act;
(iii)-3the authority of the designation prescribed in Article 17, paragraph (1) of the Act;
(iv)the authority prescribed in Article 19, paragraphs (2) and (3) of the Act;
(v)the authority prescribed in Article 19-2, paragraph (1) of the Act;
(v)-2the authority prescribed in Article 19-13, paragraph (2) of the Act;
(v)-3the authority to accept the return of the residence card prescribed in Article 19-15, paragraphs (1) through (4) of the Act;
(v)-4the authority prescribed in Article 19-19, paragraph (1) of the Act;
(vi)the authority prescribed in Article 20, paragraph (3) and paragraph (4), items (ii) and (iii) of the Act (including as applied mutatis mutandis pursuant to Article 21, paragraph (4) and Article 22-2, paragraph (3) of the Act (including cases in which it is applied mutatis mutandis pursuant to Article 22-3 of the Act));
(vi)-2the authority prescribed in Article 20-2, paragraph (2) of the Act;
(vii)the authority prescribed in Article 21, paragraph (3) of the Act;
(viii)the authority prescribed in Article 22-4, paragraphs (1) through (3) and (5) through (9) of the Act (except for authority in relation to the status of residence of "Permanent Residents");
(ix)the authority prescribed in Article 26, paragraphs (1) through (4) and (7) of the Act;
(x)the authority prescribed in Article 49, paragraph (3) of the Act;
(xi)the authority prescribed in Article 50, paragraphs (1) and (2) of the Act;
(xii)the authority prescribed in Article 59-2, paragraph (1) of the Act;
(xiii)the authority prescribed in Articles 61-2 to 61-2-3 of the Act;
(xiv)the authority prescribed in Articles 61-2-4, paragraphs (1) to (4) of the Act;
(xv)the authority prescribed in Article 61-2-5 of the Act;
(xvi)the authority to have a certificate of recognition of refugee status or a refugee travel document returned pursuant to the provisions of Article 61-2-7, paragraph (3) of the Act;
(xvii)the authority prescribed in Article 61-2-8, paragraph (1) of the Act (except for authority in relation to the status of residence of "Permanent Resident");
(xviii)the authority prescribed in Article 61-2-12, paragraphs (1), (2), (5), and (6) of the Act;
(xix)the authority to have a certificate of recognition of refugee status or a refugee travel document returned pursuant to the provisions of Article 61-2-13 of the Act;
(xx)the authority prescribed in Article 61-2-14, paragraph (1) of the Act.
(Application through Electronic Data Processing Systems)
Article 61-3(1)The following applications, etc. prescribed in Article 2, item (vi) of the Act on the Utilization of Information and Communications Technology in Administrative Procedures (Act No. 151 of 2002; hereinafter referred to as the "Act on the Utilization of Information and Communications Technology") pursuant to the provisions of the Act and this Ministerial Order, beyond those provided for in other laws and regulations, may be filed using an electronic data processing system (prescribed in Article 3, paragraph (1) of the Act on the Utilization of Information and Communications Technology in Administrative Procedures; the same applies hereinafter):
(i)notification pursuant to the provisions of Articles 19-16 or 19-17 of the Act;
(ii)reporting pursuant to the provisions of Article 57, paragraph (1), (2), (5) or (9) of the Act;
(iii)reporting in relation to a person who received permission to land in Japan for crew members pursuant to the provisions of Article 57, paragraph (7) of the Act;
(iv)submission of a written application to register as a user pursuant to the provisions of Article 7-2, paragraph (1) (limited to written applications in cases of a person seeking to be registered as a user, who comes under Article 9, paragraph (8), item (i), (c) of the Act);
(v)submission of a written application for permission to land in Japan for crew members pursuant to the provisions of Article 15, paragraph (1) or Article 15-2, paragraph (1);
(vi)notification pursuant to the provisions of Article 51 item (i); and
(vii)notification pursuant to the provisions of Article 51, item (ii) or (iii).
(2)Any person who seeks to file an application, etc. set forth in any of the items in the preceding paragraph using an electronic data processing system must notify the Minister of Justice in advance of the particulars provided in each respective item corresponding to the following classifications and of other particulars for reference:
(i)persons intending to file the application, etc. listed in item (i) or (iv) of the preceding paragraph:the name, date of birth, sex and nationality or region (in the case of an organization, its name and address); or
(ii)persons intending to file the application, etc. listed in item (ii), (iii) or (v) through (vii) of the preceding paragraph:the name and address (in the case of a juridical person, its name, the address of the office that intends to handle the application process and the name of the person responsible).
(3)Any person who files an application, etc. set forth in any of the items of paragraph (1) using an electronic data processing system must do so by entering the information to be written in the written application and other documents pursuant to the provisions of the Act and this Ministerial Order or the information to be reported, communicated or notified to an immigration inspector.
(Miscellaneous Provisions)
Article 62If any material to be submitted to the Minister of Justice, the director of a regional immigration bureau, or an immigration inspector pursuant to the provisions of the Act or this Ministerial Order is written in a foreign language, a translation thereof must be attached thereto.
Supplementary Provisions
Omitted
Appended Table I (Re. Art.1)
Prefecture
Name of Port
Hokkaido
Monbetsu
Abashiri
Hanasaki
Kushiro
Tomakomai
Muroran
Hakodate
Otaru
Rumoi
Wakkanai
Ishikariwanshin
Aomori
Aomori
Hachinohe
Iwate
Miyako
Kamaishi
Ofunato
Miyagi
Kesennuma
Ishinomaki
Sendaishiogama
Akita
Akitafunakawa
Noshiro
Yamagata
Sakata
Fukushima
Onahama
Souma
Ibaraki
Hitachi
Hitachinaka
Kashima
Chiba
Kisarazu
Chiba
Tokyo
Tokyo
Futami
Kanagawa
Kawasaki
Yokohama
Yokosuka
Misaki
Niigata
Naoetsu
Niigata
Ryotsu
Toyama
Fushikitoyama
Ishikawa
Nanao
Kanazawa
Fukui
Uchiura
Tsuruga
Shizuoka
Tagonoura
Shimizu
Yaizu
Omaezaki
Aichi
Mikawa
Kinuura
Nagoya
Mie
Yokkaichi
Owase
Kyoto
Miyazu
Maizuru
Osaka
Osaka
Hannan
Hyogo
Amagasakinishinomiyaashiya
Kobe
Higashiharima
Himeji
Aioi
Wakayama
Tanabe
Yura
Wakayamashimotsu
Shingu
Tottori
Sakai
Shimane
Shimane
Hamada
Okayama
Uno
Mizushima
Hiroshima
Fukuyama
Tsuneishi
Onomichiitozaki
Habu
Kure
Kanokawa
Hiroshima
Yamaguchi
Iwakuni
Hirao
Tokuyamakudamatsu
Mitajirinakanoseki
Ube
Hagi
Yamaguchi
Kanmon
Fukuoka
Tokushima
Tokushimakomatsujima
Tachibana
Kagawa
Takamatsu
Naoshima
Sakaide
Marugame
Takuma
Ehime
Mishimakawanoe
Niihama
Imabari
Kikuma
Matsuyama
Uwajima
Kochi
Susaki
Kochi
Fukuoka
Kanda
Hakata
Miike
Saga
Karatsu
Saga
Imari
Nagasaki
Nagasaki
Nagasaki
Sasebo
Hitakatsu
Izuhara
Kumamoto
Minamata
Yatsushiro
Misumi
Oita
Oita
Saganoseki
Tsukumi
Saiki
Miyazaki
Hososhima
Aburatsu
Kagoshima
Kagoshima
Sendai
Makurazaki
Shibushi
Kiire
Naze
Okinawa
Unten
Kinnakagusuku
Naha
Hirara
Ishigaki
Name of Airport
Hokkaido
Shin Chitose
Hakodate
Asahikawa
Aomori
Aomori
Miyagi
Sendai
Akita
Akita
Fukushima
Fukushima
Ibaraki
Hyakuri (Ibaraki)
Chiba
Narita International
Tokyo
Tokyo International (Haneda)
Niigata
Niigata
Toyama
Toyama
Ishikawa
Komatsu
Shizuoka
Shizuoka
Aichi
Chubu International
Osaka
Kansai International
Tottori
Miho (Yonago)
Okayama
Okayama
Hiroshima
Hiroshima
Kagawa
Takamatsu
Ehime
Matsuyama
Fukuoka
Fukuoka
Kitakyusyu
Saga
Saga
Nagasaki
Nagasaki
Kumamoto
Kumamoto
Oita
Oita
Miyazaki
Miyazaki
Kagoshima
Kagoshima
Okinawa
Naha
New Ishigaki
Appended Table II (Re. Art. 3)
Status of Residence
Period of Stay
Diplomat
A period during which the foreign national engages in the activities listed in the right-hand column corresponding to "Diplomat" specified in Appended Table I (1) of the Act ("Diplomatic Activities").
Official
5 years, 3 years, 1 year, 3 months, 30 days or 15 days.
Professor
5 years, 3 years, 1 year or 3 months.
Artist
5 years, 3 years, 1 year or 3 months.
Religious Activities
5 years, 3 years, 1 year or 3 months.
Journalist
5 years, 3 years, 1 year or 3 months.
Highly Skilled Professional
(i) 5 years in the case of a foreign national engaging in the activities listed in item (i), (a) through (c) of the right-hand column of "Highly Skilled Professional" specified in Appended Table I (2) of the Act.
(ii) Indefinite in the case of a foreign national engaging in the activities listed in item (ii) of the right-hand column of "Highly Skilled Professional" specified in Appended Table I (2) of the Act.
Business Manager
5 years, 3 years, 1 year, 4 months or 3 months.
Legal/Accounting Services
5 years, 3 years, 1 year or 3 months.
Medical Services
5 years, 3 years, 1 year or 3 months.
Researcher
5 years, 3 years, 1 year or 3 months.
Instructor
5 years, 3 years, 1 year or 3 months.
Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services
5 years, 3 years, 1 year or 3 months.
Intra-company Transferee
5 years, 3 years, 1 year or 3 months.
Nursing Care
5 years, 3 years, 1 year or 3 months.
Entertainer
3 years, 1 year, 6 months, 3 months or 15 days.
Skilled Labor
5 years, 3 years, 1 year or 3 months.
Technical Intern Training
(i) A period designated by the Minister of Justice for individual foreign nationals not exceeding 1 year in the case of a foreign national engaging in the activities listed in item (i), (a) or (c) of the right-hand column of "Technical Intern Training" specified in Appended Table I (2) of the Act.
(ii) Period designated by the Minister of Justice for individual foreign nationals not exceeding 2 years in the case of a foreign national engaging in the activities listed in item (ii), (a) or (b), or item (iii), (a) or (b) of the right-hand column of "Technical Intern Training" specified in Appended Table I (2) of the Act.
Cultural Activities
3 years, 1 year, 6 months or 3 months.
Temporary Visitor
90 days, 30 days or a period taking as one unit a number of days within 15 days.
Student
4 years and three months, 4 years, 3 years and three months, 3 years, 2 years and three months, 2 years, 1 year and three months, 1 year, 6 months or 3 months.
Trainee
1 year, 6 months or 3 months.
Dependent
5 years, 4 years and three months, 4 years, 3 years and three months, 3 years, 2 years and three months, 2 years, 1 year and three months, 1 year, 6 months or 3 months.
Designated Activities
(i) 5 years, 3 years, 1 year, 6 months or 3 months in the case of a foreign national to be designated the activities provided for in the public notice set forth in Article 7, paragraph (1), item (ii) of the Act.
(ii) 3 years or 1 year in the case of a foreign national designated as engaging in the nursing profession as a nurse as prescribed in Article 5 of the Public Health Nurse, Birthing Assistant and Nurse Act (Act No. 203 of 1948) pursuant to the Agreement between Japan and the Republic of Indonesia for an Economic Partnership, the Agreement between Japan and the Republic of the Philippines for an Economic Partnership or the Exchange of Letters between Japan and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam on the Entry and Temporary Stay of Nurses and Certified Careworkers completed on April 18, 2012 or the activities to engage in the business of care, etc. prescribed in Article 2, paragraph (2) of the Social Welfare Worker (Shakaifukushishi) and Certified Careworker (Kaigofukushishi) Act (Act No. 30 of 1987) as a qualified "certified careworker" (kaigofukushishi) as prescribed in the same paragraph pursuant to these Agreements or the completed exchange of letters.
(iii) Period designated by the Minister of Justice for individual foreign nationals not exceeding 5 years in the case of a foreign national designated activities other than those listed in items (i) and (ii).
Permanent Resident
Indefinite.
Spouse or Child of Japanese National
5 years, 3 years, 1 year or 6 months.
Spouse or Child of Permanent Resident
5 years, 3 years, 1 year or 6 months.
Long-Term Resident
(i) 5 years, 3 years, 1 year or 6 months in the case of a foreign national permitted the position prescribed in the public notice set forth in Article 7, paragraph (1), item (ii) of the Act.
(ii) A period not exceeding 5 years designated by the Minister of Justice for individual foreign nationals in the case of a foreign national permitted for a position other than that specified in (i).
Appended Table III (Re. Art. 6, 6-2, 20, 21-3 and 24)
Status of Residence
Activities
Materials
Diplomat
Activities listed in the right-hand column corresponding to "Diplomat" specified in Appended Table I (1) of the Act.
Note verbale or other document issued by a foreign government or international organization certifying the foreign national's status and mission.
Official
Activities listed in the right-hand column corresponding to "Official" specified in Appended Table I (1) of the Act.
Note verbale or other document issued by a foreign government or international organization certifying the foreign national's status and mission.
Professor
Activities listed in the right-hand column corresponding to "Professor" specified in Appended Table I (1) of the Act.
Document certifying the contents and period of the activities and the foreign national's position and reward.
Artist
Activities listed in the right-hand column corresponding to "Artist" specified in Appended Table I (1) of the Act.
(i) Document certifying the contents and period of the activities and the foreign national's position.
(ii) Materials proving the foreign national's artistic achievements.
Religious Activities
Activities listed in the right-hand column corresponding to "Religious Activities" specified in Appended Table I (1) of the Act.
(i) Document certifying the period dispatched by the dispatching organization and the foreign national's position and reward.
(ii) Materials giving outlines of the dispatching and accepting organizations.
(iii) Document certifying the foreign national's position and career as a religious worker.
Journalist
Activities listed in the right-hand column corresponding to "Journalist" specified in Appended Table I (1) of the Act.
Document certifying the contents and period of the activities and the foreign national's position and reward.
Highly Skilled Professional
Activities listed in the right-hand column corresponding to "Highly Skilled Professional" specified in Appended Table I (2) of the Act.
(i) Cases where the foreign national intends to engage in the activities listed in item (i) of the right-hand column corresponding to "Highly Skilled Professional" specified in Appended Table I (2) of the Act.
a. Materials listed in the right-hand column of the categories of "Professor" to "Journalist", or "Business Manager" to "Skilled Labor" specified in this Table corresponding to the activities which the foreign national intends to engage in while in Japan.
b. Materials listed in the following (1) to (3) corresponding to the classifications of the activities listed in (1) to (3) to be engaged in while in Japan.
(1) Activities listed in item (i), (a) of the right-hand column corresponding to "Highly Skilled Professional" specified in Appended Table I (2) of the Act: materials certifying that the foreign national comes under Article 1, paragraph (1), item (i) of the Ministerial Order to Provide for the Criteria in the Right-Hand Column Corresponding to "Highly Skilled Professional" as Specified in Appended Table I (2) of the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act (Ministry of Justice Order No. 37 of 2014; referred to hereinafter as "Ministerial Order on to Designate Highly Skilled Professionals").
(2) Activities listed in item (i), (b) of the right-hand column corresponding to "Highly Skilled Professional" specified in Appended Table I (2) of the Act: materials proving that the foreign national comes under Article 1, paragraph (1), item (ii) of the Ministerial Order on Highly Skilled Professionals.
(3) Activities listed in item (i), (c) of the right-hand column corresponding to "Highly Skilled Professional" specified in Appended Table I (2) of the Act: materials proving that the foreign national comes under Article 1, paragraph (1), item (iii) of the Ministerial Order to Designate Highly Skilled Professionals.
(ii) Cases where the foreign national intends to engage in the activities listed in item (ii) of the right-hand column corresponding to "Highly Skilled Professional" specified in Appended Table I (2) of the Act.
a. Materials listed in (b) of the preceding item.
b. Materials proving that the period of engaging in the activities listed in item (i) of the right-hand column corresponding to "Highly Skilled Professional" specified in Appended Table I (2) of the Act while residing in Japan with the status of residence of "Highly Skilled Professional" (limited to those pertaining to the same item) was 3 years or more.
(c) Document certifying good behavior and conduct by the foreign national.
Business Manager
Activities listed in the right-hand column corresponding to "Business Manager" specified in Appended Table I (2) of the Act.
(i) Materials listed in the following (a) to (c):
a. A copy of a business plan.
b. In cases where a juridical person is to conduct the business, a copy of the certificate of registered information (if the registration of the juridical person has not yet been completed, a copy of the articles of incorporation or other documents proving the juridical person intends to commence business).
c. A copy of the profit and loss statement or other equivalent documents (this does not apply where the juridical person intends to commence business).
(ii) Any of the following materials:
a. Materials proving the total number of full-time employees except for the relevant foreign national and, where the number is two, a document relating to the payment of their wages and copies of their residential certificate, residence card or special permanent resident certificate.
b. Materials proving the amount of the stated capital or the total amount of the contribution.
c. Other materials proving the size of the business.
(iii). Materials giving an outline of the business office.
(iv) Document certifying the contents and period of the activities and the foreign national's position and reward.
(v) Document certifying the foreign national's career and a certificate pertaining to the period during which the foreign national majored in operation or management at a graduate school in cases where the foreign national intends to engage in the management of a business.
Legal/Accounting Services
Activities listed in the right-hand column corresponding to "Legal/Accounting Services" specified in Appended Table I (2) of the Act.
(i) Document certifying the qualifications listed in the right-hand column corresponding to "Legal/Accounting Services" specified in Appended Table I (2) of the Act.
(ii) Document certifying the contents and period of the activities and the foreign national's position and reward.
Medical Services
Activities listed in the right-hand column corresponding to "Medical Services" specified in Appended Table I (2) of the Act.
(i) Materials giving an outline of the inviting organization.
(ii) Document certifying the qualifications listed in the right-hand column corresponding to "Medical Services" specified in Appended Table I (2) of the Act.
(iii) Document certifying the contents and period of the activities and the foreign national's position and reward.
Researcher
Activities listed in the right-hand column corresponding to "Researcher" specified in Appended Table I (2) of the Act.
(i)In the case where the foreign national intends to engage in research based on a contract with a public or private organization in Japan:
a. Materials giving an outline of the inviting organization.
b. Graduation certificate and a document certifying the foreign national's career or other background.
c. Materials certifying the contents and period of the activities and the foreign national's position and reward.
(ii)In cases where the foreign national intends to engage in research by being transferred to a business office in Japan for a limited period of time from a business office established in a foreign country by a public or private organization which has a head office, branch office or other business office in Japan:
a. Document indicating the relationship between the business offices in the foreign country and in Japan.
b. Certificate of registered information, a copy of the profit and loss statement and materials proving the contents of business of the business office in Japan.
c. Document certifying the contents of the duties and employment period at the business office in a foreign country (in cases where the applicant resided in Japan with the status of residence of "Researcher" within one year immediately prior to being transferred, including the business office in Japan where the applicant engaged in business during the period).
d. Certificate of registered information of the business office in the foreign country and materials giving the office's outline.
e. Document certifying the contents and period of the activities and the foreign national's position and reward.
f. Graduate certificate and a document certifying the foreign national's background.
Instructor
Activities listed in the right-hand column corresponding to "Instructor" specified in Appended Table I (2) of the Act.
(i) Materials giving an outline of the inviting organization.
(ii) Document certifying the foreign national's educational background or a copy of a license pertaining to the educational activities.
(iii) Document certifying the foreign national's career.
(iv) Document certifying the contents and period of the activities and the foreign national's position and reward.
Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services
Activities listed in the right-hand column corresponding to "Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services" specified in Appended Table I (2) of the Act.
(i) Certificate of registered information and a copy of the profit and loss statement of the inviting organization.
(ii) Materials proving the contents of business of the inviting organization.
(iii) Graduation certificate or a certificate pertaining to the period during which the foreign national majored in subjects pertaining to the activities, and a document certifying the foreign national's career.
(iv) Document certifying the contents and period of the activities and the foreign national's position and reward.
Intra-company Transferee
Activities listed in the right-hand column corresponding to "Intra-company Transferee" specified in Appended Table I (2) of the Act.
(i) Document indicating the relationship between the business offices in the foreign country and in Japan.
(ii) Certificate of registered information, a copy of the profit and loss statement and materials proving the contents of business of the business office in Japan.
(iii) Document certifying the contents of duty and employment period at the business office in the foreign country (in cases where the applicant resided in Japan with the status of residence of "Intra-company Transferee" within one year immediately prior to being transferred, including the business office in Japan where the applicant engaged in business during the period).
(iv) Certificate of registered information of the business office in the foreign country and materials giving the office's outline.
(v) Document certifying the contents and period of the activities and the foreign national's position and reward.
(vi) Graduate certificate and a document certifying the foreign national's background.
Nursing Care
Activities listed in the right-hand column corresponding to "Nursing Care" specified in Appended Table I (2) of the Act.
(i) Materials giving an outline of the inviting organization.
(ii) Document certifying qualification as a of certified care worker.
(iii) Materials proving that the activities come under item (i) of the right-hand column of the section of the activities listed in the right-hand column corresponding to "Nursing Care" specified in Appended Table I (2) of the Act in the Table of the Ministerial Order to Establish Criteria.
(iv) Document certifying the contents and period of the activities and the foreign national's position and reward.
Entertainer
Activities listed in the right-hand column corresponding to "Entertainer" specified in Appended Table I (2) of the Act.
(i) In the case where the foreign national intends to engage in public entertainment consisting of theatrical performances or musical performances (except for cases falling under the following item):
a. Curriculum vitae and a document certifying the foreign national's background pertaining to the activities.
b. Certificate of registered information, a copy of the profit and loss statement or other materials giving an outline of the contracting organization of the entertainer (hereinafter referred to as "contracting organization of the entertainer") of the organization prescribed in item (i), (b) of the right-hand column corresponding to the activities listed in the right-hand column of "Entertainer" specified in Appended Table I (2) of the Act of the table set forth in the Ministerial Order onto Establish Criteria (hereinafter referred to as ""Entertainer" specified in the Ministerial Order to Establish Criteria").
c. Materials giving an outline of the facilities where the performances take place.
d. Copy of the contract pertaining to the performances.
e. Document certifying the contents and period of the activities and the foreign national's position and reward.
f. In the case where the foreign national intends to engage in theatrical or musical performances based on a performance contract prescribed in item (i), (b) of the right-hand column corresponding to "Entertainer" specified in the Ministerial Order to Establish Criteria, the following materials:
(1) List of names of the operator and full-time employees of the contracting organization of the entertainer.
(2) Document with a statement by the contracting organization of the entertainer that its operator and full-time employees do not fall under any of item (i), (b), (3), (i) to (v) of the right-hand column corresponding to "Entertainer" specified in the Ministerial Order to Establish Criteria.
(3) Document certifying that the contracting organization of the entertainer has paid all the reward that it has the obligation to pay to the foreign nationals who have stayed in Japan with the status of residence of "Entertainer" based on the performance contracts entered in the past 3 years by the organization.
(g) The following materials of the organization managing the facilities prescribed in item (i), (c) of the right-hand column corresponding to "Entertainer" specified in the Ministerial Order to Establish Criteria (hereinafter referred to as "managing organization"):
(1) Certificate of registered information, a copy of the profit and loss statement or other materials giving an outline of the managing organization.
(2) List of names of the operator of the managing organization and its full-time employees engaged in businesses pertaining to the facilities.
(3) Document with a statement by the managing organization that its operator and its full-time employees engaged in businesses pertaining to the facilities do not fall under any of item (i), (c), (6), (i) to (v) of the right-hand column corresponding to "Entertainer" specified in the Ministerial Order to Establish Criteria.
(ii) In cases which fall under any of item (ii), (a) to (e) of the right-hand column corresponding to "Entertainer" specified in the Ministerial Order on Criteria: In addition to those listed in (a) and (c) to (e) of the preceding item, a certificate of registered information, a copy of the profit and loss statement or other materials giving an outline of the inviting organization.
(iii) In the case where the foreign national intends to engage in public entertainment other than theatrical or musical performances:
(a) Curriculum vitae and a document certifying the foreign national's background pertaining to the activities.
(b) Certificate of registered information, a copy of the profit and loss statement and the list of employees of the inviting organization.
(c) Materials giving an outline of the facilities where the performances take place.
(d) A copy of the contract when the inviting organization is the contractor of the performances.
(e) Document certifying the contents and period of the activities and the foreign national's position and reward.
(iv) In the case where the foreign national intends to engage in show business other than public entertainment:
(a) Materials certifying the foreign national's achievements in show business.
(b) Document certifying the contents and period of the activities and the foreign national's reward.
Skilled Labor
Activities listed in the right-hand column corresponding to "Skilled Labor" specified in Appended Table I (2) of the Act.
(i) Certificate of registered information and a copy of the profit and loss statement of the inviting organization.
(ii) Materials proving the contents of business of the inviting organization.
(iii) Curriculum vitae and a document issued by a public organization certifying the foreign national's background and qualifications pertaining to the activities.
(iv) Document certifying the contents and period of the activities and the foreign national's position and reward.
Technical Intern Training
Activities listed in the right-hand column corresponding to "Technical Intern Training" specified in Appended Table I (2) of the Act.
(i) Cases where the foreign national intends to engage in the activities listed in item (i), (a) of the right-hand column corresponding to "Technical Intern Training" specified in Appended Table I (2) of the Act: a copy of the written notice of accreditation of the technical intern training plan and the application for the accreditation pertaining to the technical intern training plan (limited to those pertaining to individual-enterprise-type technical intern training (i) provided for in Article 2, paragraph (2), item (i) of the Technical Intern Training Act), which received accreditation (where a change has been approved in accordance with the provisions of Article 11, paragraph (1) of the Technical Intern Training Act, the plan after the change; hereinafter the same applies) pursuant to the provisions of Article 8, paragraph (1) of the Act on Proper Technical Intern Training and Protection of Technical Intern Trainees (Act No. 89 of 2016; hereinafter referred to as "Technical Intern Training Act").
(ii) Cases where the foreign national intends to engage in the activities listed in item (i), (b) of the right-hand column corresponding to "Technical Intern Training" specified in Appended Table I (2) of the Act: a copy of the written notice of accreditation of the technical intern training plan and application for accreditation pertaining to the technical intern training plan (limited to those pertaining to supervising-organization-type technical intern training (i) provided for in Article 2, paragraph (4), item (i) of the Technical Intern Training Act), which received accreditation pursuant to the provisions of Article 8, paragraph (1) of the Technical Intern Training Act.
a. A technical intern training plan proving the contents of the technical intern training, its necessity, the place of implementation, period and the goals to be achieved (including the timing and method of confirming the achievements of the technical intern training).
(iii) Cases where the foreign national intends to engage in the activities listed in item (ii), (a) of the right-hand column corresponding to "Technical Intern Training" specified in Appended Table I (2) of the Act.
(a) a copy of the written notice of accreditation of the technical intern training plan and application for accreditation pertaining to the technical intern training plan (limited to those pertaining to individual-enterprise-type technical intern training (ii) provided for in Article 2, paragraph (2), item (ii) of the Technical Intern Training Act), which received accreditation pursuant to the provisions of Article 8, paragraph (1) of the Technical Intern Training Act;
(b) certificate of the foreign national's annual income and amount of tax paid (limited to cases of applying for a change in the status of residence).
(iv) Cases where the foreign national intends to engage in the activities listed in item (ii), (b) of the right-hand column corresponding to "Technical Intern Training" specified in Appended Table I (2) of the Act.
(a) a copy of the written notice of accreditation of the technical intern training plan and application for accreditation pertaining to the technical intern training plan (limited to those pertaining to the supervising-organization-type technical intern training (ii) provided for in Article 2, paragraph (4), item (ii) of the Technical Intern Training Act), which received accreditation pursuant to the provisions of Article 8, paragraph (1) of the Technical Intern Training Act;
(b) certificate of the foreign national's annual income and amount of tax paid (limited to cases of applying for a change in the status of residence).
(v) Cases where the foreign national intends to engage in the activities listed in item (iii), (a) of the right-hand column corresponding to "Technical Intern Training" specified in Appended Table I (2) of the Act:
(a) a copy of the written notice of accreditation of the technical intern training plan and application for accreditation pertaining to the technical intern training plan (limited to those pertaining to individual-enterprise-type technical intern training (iii) provided for in Article 2, paragraph (2), item (iii) of the Technical Intern Training Act), which received accreditation pursuant to the provisions of Article 8, paragraph (1) of the Technical Intern Training Act.
(b) certificate of the foreign national's annual income and amount of tax paid (limited to cases of applying for a change in the status of residence).
(vi) Cases where the foreign national intends to engage in the activities listed in item (iii), (b) of the right-hand column corresponding to "Technical Intern Training" specified in Appended Table I (2) of the Act:
(a) a copy of the written notice of accreditation of the technical intern training plan and application for accreditation pertaining to the technical intern training plan (limited to those pertaining to supervising-organization-type technical intern training (iii) provided for in Article 2, paragraph (4), item (iii) of the Technical Intern Training Act), which received accreditation pursuant to the provisions of Article 8, paragraph (1) of the Technical Intern Training Act.
(b) certificate of the foreign national's annual income and amount of tax paid (limited to cases of applying for a change in the status of residence).
Cultural Activities
Activities listed in the right-hand column corresponding to "Cultural Activities" specified in Appended Table I (3) of the Act.
(i) In the case where the foreign national intends to engage in academic or artistic activities or to pursue specific studies on Japanese culture or arts:
a. Materials proving the contents and period of the activities and the outline of the organization where the foreign national intends to engage in the activities.
b. Document certifying the foreign national's educational background and career and their background pertaining to the activities.
c. Document certifying the foreign national's ability to pay all the expenses during their stay in Japan.
(ii) In cases where the foreign national intends to learn Japanese culture or arts under the guidance of experts: In addition to those listed in the preceding item, materials proving the backgrounds and achievements of the experts.
Temporary Visitor
Activities listed in the right-hand column corresponding to "Temporary Visitor" specified in Appended Table I (3) of the Act.
(i) Ticket of aircraft, etc. for departure from Japan or a letter of guarantee in lieu of the ticket issued by the carrier.
(ii) The foreign national's valid passport by which the foreign national may enter countries other than Japan.
(iii) Materials proving the foreign national's ability to cover expenses during their stay in Japan.
Student
Activities listed in the right-hand column corresponding to "Student" specified in Appended Table I (4) of the Act.
(i) Copy of the admission permit issued by the institution where the foreign national intends to receive education.
(ii) Document proving the foreign national's ability to cover expenses during their stay in Japan. In the case where a person other than the foreign national is to pay the expenses, a document proving the person's ability to pay and a document stating why the person is to pay.
(iii) In cases where the applicant intends to receive education as a research student or auditor, a document from the organization certifying the contents of the research or subjects and the number of hours.
(iv) In cases where the applicant will be engaging in the activities (except for the activities of entering an elementary school (including the first half of a course of study at a compulsory education school; hereinafter the same applies in this section) or an elementary school course of a school for special needs education in Japan, and receiving education there) coming under item (i), (c) of the right-hand column of the section of the activities listed in the right-hand column corresponding to "Student" specified in Appended Table I (4) of the Act of the Ministerial Order on Criteria (hereinafter referred to as ""Student" specified in the Ministerial Order on Criteria"), a graduation certificate and a document proving the foreign national's background.
(v) In cases where the applicant intends to receive education at a junior high school (including the second half of a course of study at a compulsory education school and a course of study in the first half of a course of study at a school for secondary education (chutokyoikugakko)) or a junior high school course of a school for special needs education, elementary school or an elementary school course of a school for special needs education, materials giving an outline of the place of accommodation where the applicant is to live their daily life.
Trainee
Activities listed in the right-hand column corresponding to "Trainee" specified in Appended Table I (4) of the Act.
(i) Training plan stating the contents, necessity, place of implementation and period of the training and how the foreign national is received.
(ii) Document certifying that the foreign national will engage in a business requiring the technology, skills and knowledge acquired in Japan after returning to their country.
(iii) Document certifying the foreign national's career.
(iv) Document certifying the work experience the foreign national has gained, which relates to the skills, etc. they intend to learn in the "Training" specified in item (iv) of the right-hand column of Appended Table I (4) of the Ministerial Order to Establish Criteria (hereinafter referred to as "Training" specified in the Ministerial Order to Establish Criteria"), which will be provided by the staff member.
(v) Materials giving an outline of the sending organization (meaning the organization of affiliation of the country where the applicant is a national or resident or any other foreign organization which is involved in the preparations for the activities which the applicant intends to engage in while in Japan.).
(vi) Certificate of registered information and a copy of the profit and loss statement of the accepting organization provided for in item (iv) of the right-hand column corresponding to "Trainee" of the Ministerial Order on Criteria.
Dependent
Activities listed in the right-hand column corresponding to "Dependent" specified in Appended Table I (4) of the Act.
(i) Document certifying the family relationship with the supporter.
(ii) Copy of the supporter's residence card or passport.
(iii) Document certifying the supporter's occupation and income.
Designated Activities
Activities listed in the right-hand column corresponding to "Designated Activities" specified in Appended Table I (5) of the Act.
(i) In cases where the foreign national intends to engage in activities related to the management of business involving income or activities for which the foreign national receives a reward: Document certifying the contents and period of the activities and the foreign national's position and reward.
(ii) In other cases:
a. Document stating the foreign national's activities during their stay in Japan.
b. Document certifying the foreign national's ability to pay all the expenses during their stay in Japan.
Spouse or Child of Japanese National
Activities as a person with a status listed in the right-hand column corresponding to "Spouse or Child of Japanese National" specified in Appended Table II of the Act.
(i) In cases of the spouse of a Japanese national:
a. Document certifying the marriage with the Japanese national and a copy of the foreign national's residential certificate.
b. Certificate of the occupation and income of the foreign national or their spouse.
c. Letter of endorsement by the Japanese national residing in Japan.
(ii) In cases of the specially adopted child or child of a Japanese national:
a. Transcript of the family register of the Japanese national and the foreign national's birth certificate, or other document certifying the parent-child relationship.
b. Certificate of the occupation and income of the foreign national or their father or mother.
c. Letter of endorsement by the Japanese national residing in Japan or other endorser residing in Japan.
Spouse or Child of Permanent Resident
Activities as a person with a status or position listed in the right-hand column corresponding to "Spouse or Child of Permanent Resident" specified in Appended Table II of the Act.
(i) In cases of the spouse of a person residing with the status of residence of "Permanent Resident" or a special permanent resident (hereinafter referred to as "permanent resident, etc."):
a. Document certifying the family relationship with the permanent resident, etc.
b. Copy of the permanent resident, etc.'s residence card or special permanent resident certificate or passport.
c. Document certifying the occupation and income of the foreign national or their spouse.
d. Letter of endorsement by the permanent resident, etc. residing in Japan.
(ii) In cases of the child of a permanent resident, etc.:
a. The foreign national's birth certificate or other document certifying the parent-child relationship.
b. Copy of the permanent resident, etc.'s residence card or special permanent resident certificate or passport.
c. Certificate of the occupation and income of the foreign national or their father or mother.
d. Letter of endorsement by the permanent resident, etc. residing in Japan or other endorser residing in Japan.
Long-Term Resident
Activities as a person with a position listed in the right-hand column corresponding to "Long-Term Resident" specified in Appended Table II of the Act.
(i) Document certifying the family relationship of the foreign national such as a transcript of the family register, a marriage certificate or a birth certificate.
(ii) Document certifying the foreign national's ability to pay all the expenses during their stay in Japan. In the case where a person other than the foreign national pays the expenses, a document certifying the person's income.
(iii) Letter of endorsement by an endorser residing in Japan.
Appended Table III (2) (Re. Art. 6-2, 19-6)
(Omitted)
Appended Table III (3) (Re. Art. 19-15)
(i)
Grounds
Particulars
Change in the name of the public or private organization in Japan (referred to hereinafter in this Table as "organization for the activities") where the foreign national residing in Japan with a status of residence listed in Article 19-16, item (i) of the Act is engaging in the activities listed in the right-hand column of Appended Table I corresponding to the status of residence.
(i) Date of the change in the name of the organization for the activities.
(ii) Name and address prior to the change of the organization for the activities.
(iii) Name after the change of the organization for the activities.
Change in the address of the organization for the activities.
(i) Date of the change in the address of the organization for the activities.
(ii) Name of the organization for the activities, and address prior to the change.
(iii) Address after the change of the organization for the activities.
Extinguishment of the organization for the activities.
(i) Date of the extinguishment of the organization for the activities.
(ii) Name of the organization for the activities which was extinguished and address at the time of extinguishment.
Leaving the organization for the activities.
(i) Date of leaving the organization for the activities.
(ii) Name and address of the organization for the activities which the foreign national left.
Transfer from the organization for the activities.
(i) Date of the transfer to the new organization for the activities.
(ii) Name and address of the organization for the activities prior to the transfer.
(ii) Name and address of the new organization for the activities.
(iv) Contents of the activities at the new organization for the activities (except for mid to long-term residents residing in Japan with the status of residence of "Student").
(ii)
Grounds
Particulars
Change in the name of the public or private organization in Japan (referred to hereinafter in this Table as "contracting organization") which is the other party to the contract of the person residing in Japan with a status of residence listed in Article 19-16, item (ii) of the Act.
(i) Date of the change in the name of the contracting organization.
(ii) Name and address prior to the change of the contracting organization.
(iii) Name after the change of the contracting organization.
Change in the address of the contracting organization.
(i) Date of the change in the address of the contracting organization.
(ii) Name of the contracting organization and address prior to the change.
(iii) Address after the change of the contracting organization.
Extinguishment of the contracting organization.
(i) Date of the extinguishment of the contracting organization.
(ii) Name of the contracting organization which was extinguished and address at the time of extinguishment.
Termination of the contract with the contracting organization.
(i) Date of the termination of the contract with the contracting organization.
(ii) Name and address of the contracting organization with which the contract terminated.
Conclusion of a new contract.
(i) Date of the contract with the new contracting organization being entered into.
(ii) Name and address of the previous contracting organization.
(iii) Name and address of the new contracting organization.
(iv) Contents of the activities at the new contracting organization.
(iii)
Grounds
Particulars
Divorce from the spouse of the foreign national residing in Japan with the status of residence listed in Article 19-16, item (iii) of the Act.
Date of divorce from the spouse.
Death of the spouse of the foreign national residing in Japan with the status of residence listed in 19-16, item (iii) of the Act.
Date of the death of the spouse.
Appended Table III (4) (Re. Art. 19-16)
(i)
Status of acceptance of mid to long-term residents residing with the status of residence of "Professor", "Highly Skilled Professional", "Business Manager", "Legal/Accounting Services", "Medical Services", "Researcher", "Instructor", "Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/ International Services", "Intra-company Transferee", "Nursing Care", "Entertainer", or "Skilled Labor" or "Trainee".
Particulars
Commencement of acceptance
(i) Full name, date of birth, sex, nationality/region, place of residence and number of the residence card (hereinafter referred to in this Table and Table (ii) as "name, etc.") of the mid to long-term resident
(ii) Date of commencement of the acceptance of the mid to long-term resident
(iii) Contents of the activities engaged in by the mid to long-term resident
Termination of the acceptance
(i) Name, etc. of the mid to long-term resident
(ii) Date of termination of the acceptance of the mid to long-term resident
(ii)
Status of acceptance of mid to long-term residents residing with the status of residence of "Student"
Particulars
Commencement of acceptance
(i) Name, etc. of the mid to long-term resident
(ii) Date of commencement of the acceptance of the mid to long-term resident
Acceptance on May 1
Name, etc. of the mid to long-term resident
Acceptance on November 1
Name, etc. of the mid to long-term resident
Termination of the acceptance
(i) Name, etc. of the mid to long-term resident
(ii) Date of termination of the acceptance of the mid to long-term resident
(iii) Graduation, withdrawal, expulsion or other grounds for terminating the acceptance of the mid to long-term resident
Appended Table III (5) (Re. Art. 21 and 21-2)
Status of Residence
Activities
Materials
Official
Activities listed in the right-hand column corresponding to "Official" specified in Appended Table I (1) of the Act.
Note verbale or other document issued by a foreign government or international organization certifying the foreign national's status and mission.
Professor
Activities listed in the right-hand column corresponding to "Professor" specified in Appended Table I (1) of the Act.
(i) Document certifying the contents and period of the activities and the foreign national's position.
(ii) Certificate of the foreign national's annual income and amount of tax paid.
Artist
Activities listed in the right-hand column corresponding to "Artist" specified in Appended Table I (1) of the Act.
(i) Document certifying the contents and period of the activities and the foreign national's position.
(ii) Certificate of the foreign national's annual income and amount of tax paid.
Religious Activities
Activities listed in the right-hand column corresponding to "Religious Activities" specified in Appended Table I (1) of the Act.
(i) Document certifying the continuance of the dispatch by the dispatching organization.
(ii) Certificate of the foreign national's annual income and amount of tax paid.
Journalist
Activities listed in the right-hand column corresponding to "Journalist" specified in Appended Table I (1) of the Act.
(i) Document certifying the continuance of the dispatch by the foreign journalistic organization or of the contract.
(ii) Certificate of the foreign national's annual income and amount of tax paid.
Highly Skilled Professional
Activities listed in item (i) of the right-hand column corresponding to "Highly Skilled Professional" specified in Appended Table I (2) of the Act.
(i) Materials listed in the right-hand column of the "Professor" to "Journalist" or "Business Manager" to "Skilled Labor" sections of this Table corresponding to the activities which the foreign national intends to engage in while in Japan.
(ii) Materials listed in the following (a) to (c) corresponding to the categories of the activities listed in (a) to (c) which the foreign national intends to engage in while in Japan.
a. Activities listed in item (i), (a) of the right-hand column corresponding to "Highly Skilled Professional" specified in Appended Table I (2) of the Act: materials proving that the foreign national comes under Article 1, paragraph (1), item (i) of the Ministerial Order on Highly Skilled Professionals.
b. Activities listed in item (i), (b) of the right-hand column corresponding to "Highly Skilled Professional" specified in Appended Table I (2) of the Act: materials proving that the foreign national comes under Article 1, paragraph (1), item (ii) of the Ministerial Order on Highly Skilled Professional.
c. Activities listed in item (i), (c) of the right-hand column corresponding to "Highly Skilled Professional" specified in Appended Table I (2) of the Act: materials proving that the foreign national comes under Article 1, paragraph (1), item (iii) of the Ministerial Order on Highly Skilled Professional.
Business Manager
Activities listed in the right-hand column corresponding to "Business Manager" specified in Appended Table I (2) of the Act.
(i) Profit and loss statement of the business operated or managed.
(ii) Any of the following materials:
a. Materials certifying the total number of full-time employees except for the foreign national and, where the number is two, a document relating to payment of their wages, and copies of their residential certificate, residence card or special permanent resident certificate.
b. Materials proving the amount of the stated capital or the total amount of the contribution.
c. Other materials proving the size of the business.
(iii) Document certifying the contents and period of the activities and the foreign national's position.
(iv) Certificate of the foreign national's annual income and amount of tax paid.
Legal/Accounting Services
Activities listed in the right-hand column corresponding to "Legal/Accounting Services" specified in Appended Table I (2) of the Act.
(i) Document certifying the contents and period of the activities and the foreign national's position.
(ii) Certificate of the foreign national's annual income and amount of tax paid.
Medical Services
Activities listed in the right-hand column corresponding to "Medical Services" specified in Appended Table I (2) of the Act.
(i) Document certifying the contents and period of the activities and the foreign national's position.
(ii) Certificate of the foreign national's annual income and amount of tax paid.
Researcher
Activities listed in the right-hand column corresponding to "Researcher" specified in Appended Table I (2) of the Act.
(i) Document certifying the contents and period of the activities and the foreign national's position.
(ii) Certificate of the foreign national's annual income and amount of tax paid.
Instructor
Activities listed in the right-hand column corresponding to "Instructor" specified in Appended Table I (2) of the Act.
(i) Document certifying the contents and period of the activities and the foreign national's position.
(ii) Certificate of the foreign national's annual income and amount of tax paid.
Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services
Activities listed in the right-hand column corresponding to "Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services" specified in Appended Table I (2) of the Act.
(i) Document certifying the contents and period of the activities and the foreign national's position.
(ii) Certificate of the foreign national's annual income and amount of tax paid.
Intra-company Transferee
Activities listed in the right-hand column corresponding to "Intra-company Transferee" specified in Appended Table I (2) of the Act.
(i) Document certifying the contents and period of the activities and the foreign national's position.
(ii) Certificate of the foreign national's annual income and amount of tax paid.
Nursing Care
Activities listed in the right-hand column corresponding to "Nursing Care" specified in Appended Table I (2) of the Act.
(i) Document certifying the contents and period of the activities and the foreign national's position.
(ii) Certificate of the foreign national's annual income and amount of tax paid.
Entertainer
Activities listed in the right-hand column corresponding to "Entertainer" specified in Appended Table I (2) of the Act.
(i) A document certifying the contents and period of the activities.
(ii) Copy of the contract pertaining to the performances.
(iii) Certificate of the foreign national's annual income and amount of tax paid.
Skilled Labor
Activities listed in the right-hand column corresponding to "Skilled Labor" specified in Appended Table I (2) of the Act.
(i) Document certifying the contents and period of the activities and the foreign national's position.
(ii) Certificate of the foreign national's annual income and amount of tax paid.
Technical Intern Training
Activities listed in the right-hand column corresponding to "Technical Intern Training" specified in Appended Table I (2) of the Act.
Certificate of the foreign national's annual income and amount of tax paid.
(i) Cases where the foreign national intends to engage in the activities listed in item (i), (a) or item (ii), (a) of the right-hand column corresponding to "Technical Intern Training" specified in Appended Table I (2) of the Act.
Cultural Activities
Activities listed in the right-hand column corresponding to "Cultural Activities" specified in Appended Table I (3) of the Act
(i) Document certifying the contents and period of the activities and the outline of the organization where the foreign national intends to engage in the activities.
(ii) Document certifying the foreign national's ability to cover expenses during their stay in Japan.
Student
Activities listed in the right-hand column corresponding to "Student" specified in Appended Table I (4) of the Act.
(i) School identification and a certificate of the foreign national's achievements issued by the organization where the foreign national receives education (where the applicant is engaging in activities receiving education at a senior high school or a senior high school course of a school for special needs education, a general or advanced course at a vocational school, miscellaneous category school or an equivalent educational institution in terms of facilities and organization in Japan, a certificate of the foreign national's achievements listing their status of attendance; where the applicant is engaging in activities receiving education at a junior high school (including (including the second half of a course of study at a compulsory education school or a course of study in the first half of a course of study at a school for secondary education; hereinafter the same applies in this section) or a junior high school course of a school for special needs education, elementary school (including the first half of a course of study at a compulsory education school; hereinafter the same applies in this section) or an elementary school course of a school for special needs education, a document certifying the status of attendance).
(ii) Document certifying the foreign national's ability to pay all the expenses during their stay in Japan. In the case where a person other than the foreign national pays the expenses, a document certifying the person's ability to pay.
(iii) In cases where the applicant is engaging in activities receiving education at a junior high school or a junior high school course of a school for special needs education, elementary school or an elementary school course of a school for special needs education, materials giving an outline of the place of accommodation where the applicant is to live their daily life.
Trainee
Activities listed in the right-hand column corresponding to "Trainee" specified in Appended Table I (4) of the Act.
Document certifying the contents, place of implementation, period and status of progress of the training and treatment of the foreign national.
Dependent
Activities listed in the right-hand column corresponding to "Dependent" specified in Appended Table I (4) of the Act.
(i) Document certifying the family relationship with the supporter.
(ii) Copy of the supporter's residence card or passport.
(iii) Certificate of the supporter's occupation and income.
Designated Activities
Activities listed in the right-hand column corresponding to "Designated Activities" specified in Appended Table I (5) of the Act.
Certificate of the foreign national's annual income and amount of tax paid or a document certifying their ability to cover expenses during their stay in Japan.
Spouse or Child of Japanese National
Activities as a person with a status listed in the right-hand column corresponding to "Spouse or Child of Japanese National" specified in Appended Table II of the Act.
(i) In cases of the spouse of a Japanese national, a transcript of the family register and a copy of the residential certificate of the Japanese national.
(ii) Certificate of the occupation and income of the foreign national, their spouse, father or mother.
(iii) In cases of the spouse of a Japanese national, a letter of endorsement by the Japanese national residing in Japan; in cases of the specially adopted child or child of a Japanese national, a letter of endorsement by the Japanese national residing in Japan or other endorser residing in Japan.
Spouse or Child of Permanent Resident
Activities as a person with a status or position listed in the right-hand column corresponding to "Spouse or Child of Permanent Resident" specified in Appended Table II of the Act.
(i) In cases of the spouse of a permanent resident, a document certifying the family relationship with the permanent resident.
(ii) Copy of the permanent resident, etc.'s residence card or special permanent resident certificate or passport.
(iii) Certificate of the occupation and income of the foreign national, their spouse, father or mother.
(iv) In cases of the spouse of a permanent resident, etc., a letter of endorsement by the permanent resident, etc. residing in Japan; in cases of the child of a permanent resident, etc., a letter of endorsement by the permanent resident, etc. residing in Japan or other endorser residing in Japan.
Long-Term Resident
Activities as a person with a position listed in the right-hand column corresponding to "Long-Term Resident" specified in Appended Table II of the Act.
(i) Document certifying the foreign national's family relationship such as a transcript of their family register, a marriage certificate or a birth certificate.
(ii) Certificate of the foreign national's income and amount of tax paid. In the case where the foreign national is without income, a certificate of the occupation and income of their supporter.
(iii) Letter of endorsement by an endorser residing in Japan.
Appended Table IV (Re. Art. 6-2)
Activities in which a foreign national who seeks to land in Japan (hereinafter referred to as a "foreign national") intends to engage while staying in Japan
Agent
Activities listed in the right-hand column corresponding to "Diplomat" specified in Appended Table I (1) of the Act ("Diplomat").
(i) Official of the diplomatic mission, consulate office etc. to which the foreign national or their family member who is to belong to the same household belongs.
(ii) The foreign national's family member who is to belong to the same household.
Activities listed in the right-hand column corresponding to "Official" specified in Appended Table I (1) of the Act ("Official").
(i) Official of the office in Japan of the foreign government or international organization whose official business the foreign national or their family member who is to belong to the same household is to engage in.
(ii) The foreign national's family member who is to belong to the same household.
Activities listed in the right-hand column corresponding to "Professor" specified in Appended Table I (1) of the Act ("Professor").
A staff member of the institution in Japan to which the foreign national is to belong to engage in education.
Activities listed in the right-hand column corresponding to "Artist" specified in Appended Table I (1) of the Act ("Artist").
A staff member of the organization in Japan which entered into a contract with the foreign national or to which the foreign national is to belong to engage in artistic activities.
Activities listed in the right-hand column corresponding to "Religious Activities" specified in Appended Table I (1) of the Act ("Religious Activities").
A staff member of the Japanese branch of the foreign religious organization dispatching the foreign national or other affiliated religious organization in Japan.
Activities listed in the right-hand column corresponding to "Journalist" specified in Appended Table I (1) of the Act ("Journalist").
A staff member of the office in Japan of the foreign journalistic organization which entered into a contract with the foreign national or the organization in Japan to which the foreign national is to belong to engage in journalistic activities.
Activities listed in the right-hand column corresponding to "Highly Skilled Professional" specified in Appended Table I (2) of the Act ("Highly Skilled Professional").
(i) Cases where the foreign national intends to engage in the activities listed in item (i), (a) or (b) of the right-hand column corresponding to "Highly Skilled Professional" specified in Appended Table I (2) of the Act: a staff member of the organization in Japan which entered into a contract with the foreign national.
(ii) Cases where the foreign national intends to engage in the activities listed in item (i), (c) of the right-hand column corresponding to "Highly Skilled Professional" specified in Appended Table I (2) of the Act: a staff member of the business office in Japan which the foreign national is managing or supervising.
Activities listed in the right-hand column corresponding to "Business Manager" specified in Appended Table I (2) of the Act ("Business Manager").
A staff member of the office in Japan of the business whose operation or management the foreign national is to engage in.
(ii) In cases of newly establishing an office in Japan for the business whose operation or management the foreign national is to engage in, the person entrusted with the establishment of such office in Japan (in cases of a juridical person, a staff member of the corporation).
Activities listed in the right-hand column corresponding to "Legal/Accounting Services" specified in Appended Table I (2) of the Act ("Legal/Accounting Services").
A staff member of the organization in Japan which entered into a contract with the foreign national or to which the foreign national is to belong to engage in legal/accounting services.
Activities listed in the right-hand column corresponding to "Medical Services" specified in Appended Table I (2) of the Act ("Medical Services").
A staff member of the medical organization in Japan which entered into a contract with the foreign national or to which the foreign national is to belong to engage in medical services.
Activities listed in the right-hand column corresponding to "Researcher" specified in Appended Table I (2) of the Act ("Researcher").
(i) A staff member of the organization in Japan which entered into a contract with the foreign national.
(ii) A staff member of the business office in Japan to which the foreign national is to transfer.
Activities listed in the right-hand column corresponding to "Instructor" specified in Appended Table I (2) of the Act ("Instructor").
A staff member of the institution to which the foreign national is to belong to engage in education.
Activities listed in the right-hand column corresponding to "Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services" specified in Appended Table I (2) of the Act ("Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services").
A staff member of the organization in Japan which entered into a contract with the foreign national.
Activities listed in the right-hand column corresponding to "Intra-company Transferee" specified in Appended Table I (2) of the Act ("Intra-company Transferee").
A staff member of the office located in Japan to which the foreign national will be transfered.
Activities listed in the right-hand column corresponding to "Nursing Care" specified in Appended Table I (2) of the Act ("Nursing Care").
A staff member of the organization in Japan which entered into a contract with the foreign national.
Activities listed in the right-hand column corresponding to "Entertainer" specified in Appended Table I (2) of the Act ("Entertainer").
A staff member of the contracting organization of the entertainer (when there is no contracting organization of the entertainer, the organization in Japan inviting the foreign national) or an organization to which the foreign national is to belong to engage in show business.
Activities listed in the right-hand column corresponding to "Skilled Labor" specified in Appended Table I (2) of the Act ("Skilled Labor").
A staff member of the organization in Japan which entered into a contract with the foreign national.
Activities listed in the right-hand column corresponding to "Technical Intern Training" specified in Appended Table I (2) of the Act ("Technical Intern Training").
(i) Cases where the foreign national intends to engage in the activities listed in item (i), (a), item (ii), (a) or item (iii), (a) of the right-hand column of "Technical Intern Training" specified in Appended Table I (2) of the Act: a staff member of the implementer of the individual-enterprise type technical intern training.
(ii) Cases where the foreign national intends to engage in the activities listed in item (i), (b), item (ii), (b) or item (iii), (b) of the right-hand column corresponding to "Technical Intern Training" specified in Appended Table I (2) of the Act: a staff member of the supervising organization.
Activities listed in the right-hand column corresponding to "Cultural Activities" specified in Appended Table I (3) of the Act ("Cultural Activities").
(i) A staff member of the organization in Japan to which the foreign national is to belong to engage in academic or artistic activities.
(ii) Expert who is to give guidance to the foreign national.
(iii) The foreign national's relative residing in Japan.
Activities listed in the right-hand column corresponding to "Student" specified in Appended Table I (4) of the Act ("Student").
(i) A staff member of the institution in Japan where the foreign national is to receive education.
(ii) The following persons in cases where the foreign national is engaging in the activities coming under item (i), (a) or (b) of the right-hand column corresponding to "Student" specified in the Ministerial Order on Criteria.
a. A staff member of the organization granting a scholarship to the foreign national or other organization paying their school or living expenses.
b. Any person paying the foreign national's school or living expenses.
c. The foreign national's relative residing in Japan.
(iii) Cases where the foreign national is engaging in the activities listed in item (i), (c) of the right-hand column of the "Student" specified in the Ministerial Order on Criteria, the following persons.
a. A staff member of the organization formulating the student exchange plan in cases where the foreign national is an exchange student.
b. A relative of the foreign national who resides in Japan in cases where the foreign national intends to receive education at a senior high school (including a course of study in the latter part of secondary educational school), a junior high school (including the second half of a course of study at a compulsory education school or a course of study in the former part of secondary educational school) or a junior high school course of a school for special needs education, elementary school (including the first half of a course of study at a compulsory education school) or an elementary school course of a school for special needs education.
Activities listed in the right-hand column corresponding to "Trainee" specified in Appended Table I (4) of the Act ("Trainee").
A staff member of the accepting organization.
Activities listed in the right-hand column corresponding to "Dependent" specified in Appended Table I (4) of the Act ("Dependent").
(i) Any person who is to support the foreign national in Japan or the foreign national's relative residing in Japan.
(ii) Person acting as agent of a person who is to support the foreign national with respect to the person's application for the issuance of a certificate of eligibility.
Activities listed in the right-hand column corresponding to "Designated Activities" specified in Appended Table I (5) of the Act ("Designated Activities").
A staff member of the organization to which the foreign national belongs and where they are to engage in the activities designated by the Minister of Justice, a person employing the foreign national or a person specified by the Minister of Justice in a public notice in conformity with the activities designated by the Minister of Justice.
Activities as a person with a status listed in the right-hand column corresponding to "Spouse or Child of Japanese National" specified in Appended Table II of the Act ("Spouse or Child of Japanese National").
The foreign national's relative residing in Japan.
Activities as a person with a status or position listed in the right-hand column corresponding to "Spouse or Child of Permanent Resident" specified in Appended Table II of the Act ("Spouse or Child of Permanent Resident").
The foreign national's relative residing in Japan.
Activities as a person with a position listed in the right-hand column corresponding to "Long-Term Resident" specified in Appended Table II of the Act ("Long-Term Resident").
The foreign national's relative residing in Japan.
Appended Table V (Re. Art. 52-2)
Number
Facility
1
Accommodation facility in the vicinity of the Narita International Airport designated by the Minister of Justice.
2
Accommodation facility in the vicinity of Tokyo International (Haneda) Airport designated by the Minister of Justice.
3
Accommodation facility in the vicinity of the Chubu International Airport designated by the Minister of Justice.
4
Accommodation facility in the vicinity of the Kansai International Airport designated by the Minister of Justice.
5
Accommodation facility in the vicinity of Sendai Airport designated by the Minister of Justice.
6
Accommodation facility in the vicinity of Fukuoka Airport designated by the Minister of Justice.
7
Accommodation facility in the vicinity of Port of Hakata designated by the Minister of Justice.
Appended Table VI (Re. Art 55-3)
Name
Immigration office
Immigration Detention Facilities and Departure Waiting Facilities in the Committee's area of responsibility.
Immigration Detention Facilities Visiting Committee, Higashi-Nihon Jurisdictional District
Tokyo Regional Immigration Bureau
(i) Immigration Detention Center, Higashi-Nihon Immigration Center.
(ii) Immigration detention centers of Sapporo Regional Immigration Bureau, Sendai Regional Immigration Bureau and Tokyo Regional Immigration Bureau.
(iii) Facilities listed in items (i), (ii) and (v) of Appended Table V.
Immigration Detention Facilities Visiting Committee, Nishi-Nihon Jurisdictional District
Osaka Regional Immigration Bureau
(i) Immigration Detention Center, Omura Immigration Center.
(ii) Detention centers of Nagoya Regional Immigration Bureau, Osaka Regional Immigration Bureau, Hiroshima Regional Immigration Bureau, Takamatsu Regional Immigration Bureau and Fukuoka Regional Immigration Bureau.
(iii) Facilities listed in items (iii), (iv), (vi) and (vii) of Appended Table V.
Appended Table VII (Re. Art. 59-6)
1
Acts which the foreign national is to perform by appearing in person.
Acts on behalf of the foreign national.
Notification pursuant to the provisions of Article 19-10, paragraph (1) of the Act.
Submission of the written notice, etc. pursuant to the provisions of Article 19-9, paragraph (1) and the procedures pertaining to the presentation, etc. of a passport, etc. pursuant to the provisions of paragraph (2) of the same Article.
Application pursuant to the provisions of Article 19-11, paragraphs (1) or (2) of the Act.
Submission of the written application, etc. pursuant to the provisions of Article 19-10, paragraph (1) and the procedures pertaining to the presentation, etc. of a passport, etc. pursuant to the provisions of Article 19-9, paragraph (2), as prescribed mutatis mutandis pursuant to Article 19-10, paragraph (2).
Application pursuant to the provisions of Article 19-12, paragraph (1) of the Act.
Submission of the written application, etc. pursuant to the provisions of Article 19-11, paragraph (1) and the procedures pertaining to the presentation, etc. of a passport, etc. pursuant to the provisions of paragraph (2) of the same Article.
Application pursuant to the provisions of Article 19-13, paragraph (1) or (3) of the Act.
Submission of the written application, etc. pursuant to the provisions of Article 19-12, paragraph (1) or (2) and the procedures pertaining to the presentation, etc. of a passport, etc. pursuant to the provisions of Article 19-9, paragraph (2), as prescribed mutatis mutandis pursuant to Article 19-12, paragraph (3).
Receipt of the residence card issued pursuant to the provisions of Article 19-10, paragraph (2) of the Act (including cases where applied mutatis mutandis pursuant to Article 19-11, paragraph (3), Article 19-12, paragraph (2) and Article 19-13, paragraph (4) of the Act).
Procedures pertaining to receipt of the residence card issued pursuant to the provisions of the left-hand column of this section.
2
Acts which the foreign national is to perform by appearing in person.
Acts on behalf of the foreign national.
Application for a change of the status of residence pursuant to the provisions of Article 20, paragraph (2) of the Act.
Submission of the written application, etc, pursuant to the provisions of Article 20, paragraphs (1) and (2) and the procedures pertaining to the presentation, etc. of a passport, etc. pursuant to the provisions of paragraph (4) of the same Article.
Application for extension of the period of stay pursuant to the provisions of Article 21, paragraph (2) of the Act.
Submission of the written application, etc, pursuant to the provisions of Article 21, paragraphs (1) and (2) and the procedures pertaining to the presentation, etc. of a passport, etc. pursuant to the provisions of Article 20, paragraph (4), as applied mutatis mutandis pursuant to Article 21, paragraph (4).
Application for permission for permanent residence pursuant to the provisions of Article 22, paragraph (1) of the Act.
Submission of the written application, etc, pursuant to the provisions of Article 22, paragraph (1) and the procedures pertaining to the presentation, etc. of a passport, etc. pursuant to the provisions of Article 20, paragraph (4), as applied mutatis mutandis pursuant to Article 22, paragraph (3).
Application for acquisition of a status of residence pursuant to the provisions of Article 22-2, paragraph (2) of the Act (including cases where applied mutatis mutandis pursuant to Article 22-3 of the Act).
Submission of the written application, etc, pursuant to the provisions of Article 24, paragraphs (1) and (2) and the procedures pertaining to the presentation, etc. of a passport, etc. pursuant to the provisions of paragraph (4) of the same Article.
Application (limited to applications for acquisition of the status of residence of "Permanent Resident") for acquisition of a status of residence pursuant to the provisions of Article 22-2, paragraph (2) of the Act (including cases where applied mutatis mutandis pursuant to Article 22-3 of the Act).
Submission of the written application, etc, pursuant to the provisions of Article 25, paragraph (1) and the procedures pertaining to the presentation, etc. of a passport pursuant to the provisions of Article 24, paragraph (4), as applied mutatis mutandis pursuant to Article 25, paragraph (3).
Receipt of the residence card issued pursuant to the provisions of Article 20, paragraph (4), item (i) of the Act (including cases where applied mutatis mutandis pursuant to Article 21, paragraph (4) and Article 22-2, paragraph (3) of the Act (including cases where applied mutatis mutandis pursuant to Article 22-3 of the Act)), Article 22, paragraph (3) (including cases where applied mutatis mutandis pursuant to Article 22-2, paragraph (4) of the Act (including cases where applied mutatis mutandis pursuant to Article 22-3 of the Act)), Article 50, paragraph (3) or Article 61-2-2, paragraph (3), item (i) of the Act.
Procedures pertaining to receipt of the residence card issued pursuant to the provisions of the left-hand column of this section.