暮らしの手引き広島 第７章 主な届出・在留資格

3 Status of Residence
Foreign nationals residing in Japan must have a status of residence issued based on landing
permission or permission to acquire a status of residence, in principle. The statuses of residence are
divided into six groups and 38 types, according to whether or not the foreign national aims to work inJapan or he/she is a permanent resident with no restrictions on work activities, or other factors.
(1) Procedures
For the following procedures, please consult the Hiroshima Regional Immigration
Bureau/Branch Office.
ABCDEFGHPermission to change a status of residence
If you wish to change your current aim of staying in Japan
Permission to extend the period of stay
If you wish to stay in Japan for longer than the permitted period of stay
Permission to engage in an activity other than those permitted under the status ofresidence
If you wish to engage in a work activity (part-time job) other than those permitted under
your status of residence
Permission for permanent residence
If you wish to live in Japan permanently
Permission to acquire a status of residence
If you are to stay in Japan as a foreign national due to birth, expatriation of yourJapanese nationality, or other reasons
Permission for re-entry
If you wish to temporarily travel abroad and return to Japan with the same aim ofstaying in Japan
Special Re-entry System: Foreign nationals who possess a valid passport andResidence Card may leave Japan and return within one year without applying forre-entry permission, in principle. However, if the expiration date of the period of staycomes within one year after the date of departure from Japan, the relevant person
must re-enter Japan by said expiration date.
Extension of the validity period of a Residence Card
If you extend the validity period of your Residence CardThose whose Residence Cards have a validity period shorter than their period of stay(this is applicable to some people aged under 16) and those with a status of residenceof “Permanent Resident” or “Highly Skilled Professional 2” must extend the validity
period of their Residence Cards.
Reissuance of a Residence Card due to loss or other reasons
If you have lost your Residence Card due to loss, theft, or other reasons
Notify the police of this fact and then carry out the necessary procedures.

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Guide to Living in Hiroshima Chapter 7 Major Registry Services / Status of Residence(2) Special Act on Immigration Control(Special Act on the Immigration Control of, Inter Alia, Those Who Have Lost Japanese
Nationality Pursuant to the Treaty of Peace with Japan)① Special permanent resident◆Eligible persons
Persons from North or South Korea or Taiwan who have stayed in Japan since at least
September 2, 1945 and persons who were born in Japan and have stayed in Japan sincethat date, as well as their descendants (including children born thereafter)◆Application procedures
If descendants of those who have lost their Japanese nationality in accordance with theenforcement of the San Francisco Peace Treaty are to reside in Japan due to birth or otherreasons, they must apply for permanent residence at the municipal office of theirresidence within 60 days of the occurrence of the event.
② Re-entry permit
The term of validity for a re-entry permit for special permanent residents is six years. If
extraordinary circumstances occur during their stay abroad, an extension of the re-entry period
may be allowed for up to one year if they apply for the extension of the re-entry period at theJapanese Embassy or Consulate abroad.
The term of validity for a special re-entry permit is two years. It cannot be extended abroad.
For details of the Special Act on Immigration Control, please contact the Hiroshima Regional
Immigration Bureau/Branch Office or the municipal office of your residence.
③ Extension of the validity period of a Special Permanent Resident Certificate / Re-issuance ofa Special Permanent Resident Certificate due to loss, etc.
Procedures can be performed at the municipal office of your residence.
Contact

Hiroshima Regional Immigration Bureau/Branch Office
Municipal government office(3) Notification by Medium to Long-term Residents
Foreign nationals with a status of residence of “Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/InternationalServices” or “Skilled Labor,” which allows them to work in Japan, must submit a notification tothe Immigration Services Agency of Japan if they sign a new employment contract or their contract
is terminated.
Foreign nationals with a status of residence of “Student” or “Technical Intern Training,” whichallows them to belong to an institution, must submit a notification to the Immigration ServicesAgency of Japan if they leave their institutions or transfer to another institution.
They must also submit a notification if the name or address of an institution with which they
have signed an employment contract or to which they have belonged changes.
For those with a status of residence of “Spouse or Child of Japanese National” etc., in the caseof divorce with or death of the spouse referred to in the status of residence, please report it to theImmigration Services Agency of Japan.
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暮らしの手引き広島 第７章 主な届出・在留資格(4) Consultation on Status of Residence
NameAddress / Phone

Office hours

Hiroshima Regional
Immigration Bureau
Working/Permanent Residence
Inspection Division
Study Abroad/Training
Inspection Division

2-31 Kami-hatchobori,Naka-ku, Hiroshima-shi
Tel: 082-221-4412
Tel: 082-221-4468

Mon.–Fri. (excl. nationalholidays)
9:00–16:00

Hiroshima Regional
Immigration Bureau,

Estparc 8F, 1-21
Higashisakura-machi,Mon.–Fri. (excl. nationalholidays)

Fukuyama Branch Office

Fukuyama-shi
Tel: 084-973-8090

9:00–12:00
13:00–16:00

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