3. Status of Residence (ZAIRYU SHIKAKU)
Immigration Control
The status of residence and period of stay of foreigners are determined uponentering Japan. Foreigners are authorized to engage in certain limited activities
during their stay in Japan based on status of residence.
The period of stay is regulated according to status of residence.
◆ Status of Residence permitting work

(Limited to specific activities)
Status of Residence

Period of Stay

Example Occupations

DiplomatDuring mission

Ambassadors, ministers, consuls,
and their family

Official

During mission

Foreign government officials andtheir family

Professor

3 years or 1 year University professors, etc.

Artist3 years or 1 year Artists, composers, writers, etc.

Religious Activities

3 years or 1 year

Missionaries dispatched by foreign
religious organizations, etc.

Journalist

3 years or 1 year

Foreign newspaper correspondents,etc.

Investor/Business
Manager

3 years or 1 year

Executives and managers of
foreign-affiliated companies

Legal/Accounting
Services

3 years or 1 year

Attorneys and certified public
accountants

Medical Services

3 years or 1 year Doctors, dentists, etc.
Researchers for public/privateorganizations

Researcher

3 years or 1 year

Instructor

3 years or 1 year School language instructors, etc.

Engineer

3 years or 1 year Mechanical engineers

Specialist in Humanities/ International Services

3 years or 1 year

Intracompany Transferee 3 years or 1 year

Private language instructors,
designers, interpreters, etc.
Transferees from foreigncompanies

Entertainer

1 year, 6 months Singers, dancers, actors/actresses,or 3 months
professional athletes, etc.

Skilled Labor

Cooks for non-Japanese cuisines,
3 years or 1 year jewelry processors, pilots, sports
instructor, etc.

◆ Status of Residence not permitting work

Status of Residence

Period of Stay

Representative Activities

Cultural Activities

1 year or 6 months

Researching Japanese culture etc.

Temporary Visitor

90, 30 or 15 days

Sightseeing, short business trips, etc.

College Student

2 years or 1 year

Students at a university, juniorcollege

Pre-college Student

1 year or 6 months

Students in high school or vocationalschool

Trainee

1 year or 6 months

Technical training

Dependent

3, 2, or 1 year,
6 or 3 months

Spouse or unmarried minor
supported by a foreigner living inJapan◆ Permission to work depends on contents of individual permits

Status of Residence

Period of Stay

Representative Activities

Designated Activities

3 or 1 year, or 6 months

Housemaids of diplomats,
those on working holiday,
techical interns, etc.

◆ Status of Residence that permits working based on one's position(Permitted to work due to lack of activity restrictions)
Status of Residence

Period of Stay

Representative Activities

Permanent Resident

Indefinite

Those who have received permission
for permanent residence by the
Minister of Justice

Spouse or Child of aJapanese National

3 years or 1 year

Spouse or biological or adopted childof a Japanese national

Spouse or Child of a
Permanent Resident

3 years or 1 year

Spouse of those with permanent
resident or special permanent
resident status, or their biologicalchild who was born and is currently
living in Japan

Long-term Resident

3 years or 1 year

Indo − Chinese refugees, 2nd or 3rd
generation Japanese settlers, etc.

★ Permission from the Immigration Bureau is required to engage in any activities
not authorized by your status of residence. Without legal permission, you will beseverely punished by law. Please check your passport and confirm your Statusof Residence and Period of Stay. All immigration-related procedures are handled
by your local District Immigration Bureau regional or branch office (determinedby your address or where you currently reside) and must be done in person.
You will be required to present your passport, all corresponding applications
and necessary documents.
Nagoya Regional Immigration Bureau Toyohashi Port Branch Office (see map on p.109)(NAGOYA NYUKOKU KANRI KYOKU TOYOHASHI KO SHUCCHOJO)
Toyohashi Port Joint Government Building
3-11 Jinno Futo-cho, Toyohashi TEL: 0532-32-6567※Telephone Consultation available (Japanese only) Mon 〜 Fri 9 am 〜 noon, 1 pm 〜 4 pm
◆ Refer to "Community Facilities"(p.109)and"Directions using public transportaion"(p.119)

Nagoya Regional Immigration Bureau(NAGOYA NYUKOKU KANRI KYOKU)
3rd Floor Nagoya Center Building, 2-2-13 Nishiki, Naka-ku, Nagoya
Business and Employment Inspection Department
Student and Trainee Inspection Department
Permanent Residence Inspection department

TEL : 052-223-7514
TEL : 052-223-7586
TEL : 052-223-7585■ Questions about your Status of Residence

Foreign Resident General Information Center
3rd Floor Nagoya Center Building, 2-2-13 Nishiki, Naka-ku Nagoya
TEL : 052-223-7336 / 7337

Consultation inEnglish
ChineseSpanishPortuguese
KoreanFilipino

available Monday through Friday 9 am 〜 4 pm

◆ Types of Procedures

The following are some general procedures related to immigration. You will
be required to present your passport, alien registration card, as well as othervarious documents. It is recommended to consult the Immigration Bureau, asdifferent procedures require different documents.

◆ Examples"I have been here for a while onbusiness, but would like to returnhome for the holidays."◆ When you wish to temporarily
travel outside the country and thenre-enter Japan under the same
Purpose of Stay
Apply for aRe-entry Permit

SAI NYUKOKU KYOKA"I would like to continue teaching as alanguage teacher."◆ When you wish to stay beyond thePeriod of Stay permitted by yourStatus of Residence
Apply for
Permission to Extending Periodof Stay"I am here as a student. Can I work
part-time?"◆When you wish to engage inactivities not permitted by yourStatus of Residence
Apply for aPermit for Activities Other ThanThose Permitted

SHIKAKUGAI KATSUDO
KYOKA"I would like to marry a Japanese."◆ When you wish to remain in Japanand change your Purpose of Stay
Apply for a
Change Status of Residence

ZAIRYU SHIKAKU HENKOZAIRYUKIKAN KOSHIN"We (a foreign couple) have had ababy."◆ When, either at birth or if you
lose your Japanese citizenship, youcome to reside as a foreigner
Apply forAquisition Status of Residence"I have lived in Japan for a long time,
so I want to stay here for the rest ofmy life."◆ When you wish to have permanent
residence in Japan
Apply for
Permission for Permanent Residence

ZAIRYU SHIKAKU WOSHUTOKUEIJU KYOKA"The company that I will work for
asked me to hand in a certificate
saying that I am allowed to work."
Request for a
Certificate of Authorized
Employment

When you call your relative(s) to comelive with you in Japan
Apply for an
Application for The Issuance ofCertificate of Eligibility

SHURO SHIKAKU SHOMEISHOZAIRYU SHIKAKU NINTEISHOMEI SHO