Required Documents for Gijinkoku Visa
The following is a guide to the required documents for a Gijinkoku visa.
Please select New Application(Application for Certification), Application for Change, or Application for Renewal from the list below.
Next, please check the required documents according to the company size of your employer: "listed company," "company with more than 10 million yen withholding tax in the most recent statutory report," "generally small and medium-sized company (other than the above)," or "newly established company or sole business owner”.
*The following are the minimum required documents.
Some additional documents may be required depending on your personal situation.
List of Required Documents
①New Application(Application for Certificate of Eligibility) for overseas residents
①New Application(Application for Certificate of Eligibility) for overseas residents
Listed Company
Documents to be collected by Foreigners
・Application form (Application for Certificate of Eligibility)
You can download it here.
・Photo ID (4cm x 3cm, taken within the last 3 months)
・Copy of Passport (photo page)
・Résumé (showing education and employment history)
・Certificate of graduation from the university or other institution (that states the degree, such as the bachelor's degree)
Documents to be collected by the Company
・Documents showing that the company is listed on a stock exchange in Japan (Shikiho or other documents showing that the company is listed on a stock exchange in Japan)
Company with more than 10 million yen withholding tax in the most recent statutory report
Documents to be collected by Foreigners
・Application form (Application for Certificate of Eligibility)
You can download it here.
・Photo ID (4cm x 3cm, taken within the last 3 months)
・Copy of Passport (photo page)
・Résumé (showing education and employment history)
・Certificate of graduation from the university or other institution (that states the degree, such as the bachelor's degree)
Documents to be collected by the Company
・The most recent statutory report total that is called Houteichousho Goukeihyou in Japanese(withholding tax slips for employment income, etc.) *Those with a receipt stamp or e-filing e-mail.
Generally small and medium-sized company (other than the above)
Documents to be collected by Foreigners
・Application form (Application for Certificate of Eligibility)
You can download it here.
・Photo ID (4cm x 3cm, taken within the last 3 months)
・Copy of Passport (photo page)
・Résumé (showing education and employment history)
・Certificate of graduation from the university or other institution (that states the degree, such as the bachelor's degree)
・Transcripts from the above-mentioned schools
・Copy of JLPT certificate（If you have any）
Documents to be collected by the Company
・The most recent statutory report total that is called Houteichousho Goukeihyou in Japanese(withholding tax slips for employment income, etc.)
*Those with a receipt stamp or e-filing e-mail.
・Financial statements for the most recent fiscal year (cover sheet, balance sheet, profit and loss statement, selling and general and administrative expenses)
・Copy of employment contract or notice of working conditions
・Original copy of registration that is called Toukibo Touhon in Japanese (issued within the last 3 months)
・Statement of Reason (detailing the work to be performed by the foreigner)
Newly established company or Sole business owner
Documents to be collected by Foreigners
・Application form (Application for Certificate of Eligibility)
You can download it here.
・Photo ID (4cm x 3cm, taken within the last 3 months)
・Copy of Passport (photo page)
・Résumé (showing education and employment history)
・Certificate of graduation from the university or other institution (that states the degree, such as the bachelor's degree)
・Transcripts from the above-mentioned schools
・Copy of JLPT certificate（If you have any）
Documents to be collected by the Company
・The most recent statutory report total that is called Houteichousho Goukeihyou in Japanese(withholding tax slips for employment income, etc.)
*Those with a receipt stamp or e-filing e-mail.
*If any
・Trial balance (if any)
・Copy of employment contract or notice of working conditions
・Original copy of registration that is called Toukibo Touhon in Japanese (issued within the last 3 months)
・Statement of Reason (detailing the work to be performed by the foreigner)
・Business plan (business description and estimated future income/expenses)
・A copy of the company's website or pamphlet
②Application for Change of Status from another visa to a Gijinkoku visa
Listed Company
Documents to be collected by Foreigners
・Application form (Application for Change of Status of Residence)
You can download it here.
・Photo ID (4cm x 3cm, taken within the last 3 months)
・Copy of Passport (photo page)
・Residence Card（both pages）
・Résumé (showing education and employment history)
・Certificate of graduation from the university or other institution (that states the degree, such as the bachelor's degree)
Documents to be collected by the Company
・Documents showing that the company is listed on a stock exchange in Japan (Shikiho or other documents showing that the company is listed on a stock exchange in Japan)
Company with more than 10 million yen withholding tax in the most recent statutory report
Documents to be collected by Foreigners
・Application form (Application for Change of Status of Residence)
You can download it here.
・Photo ID (4cm x 3cm, taken within the last 3 months)
・Copy of Passport (photo page)
・Residence Card（both pages）
・Résumé(showing education and employment history)
・Certificate of graduation from the university or other institution (that states the degree, such as the bachelor's degree)
Documents to be collected by the Company
・The most recent statutory report total that is called Houteichousho Goukeihyou in Japanese(withholding tax slips for employment income, etc.)
*Those with a receipt stamp or e-filing e-mail.
Generally small and medium-sized company (other than the above)
Documents to be collected by Foreigners
・Application form (Application for Change of Status of Residence)
You can download it here.
・Photo ID (4cm x 3cm, taken within the last 3 months)
・Copy of Passport (photo page)
・Residence Card（both pages）
・Résumé (showing education and employment history)
・Certificate of graduation from the university or other institution (that states the degree, such as the bachelor's degree)
・Transcripts from the above-mentioned schools
・Copy of JLPT certificate（If you have any）
Documents to be collected by the Company
・The most recent statutory report total that is called Houteichousho Goukeihyou in Japanese(withholding tax slips for employment income, etc.)
*Those with a receipt stamp or e-filing e-mail.
・Financial statements for the most recent fiscal year (cover sheet, balance sheet, profit and loss statement, selling and general and administrative expenses)
・Copy of employment contract or notice of working conditions
・Original copy of registration that is called Toukibo Touhon in Japanese (issued within the last 3 months)
・Statement of Reason (detailing the work to be performed by the foreigner)
Newly established company or Sole business owner
Documents to be collected by Foreigners
・Application form (Application for Change of Status of Residence)
You can download it here.
・Photo ID (4cm x 3cm, taken within the last 3 months)
・Copy of Passport (photo page)
・Residence Card（both pages）
・Résumé (showing education and employment history)
・Certificate of graduation from the university or other institution (that states the degree, such as the bachelor's degree)
・Transcripts from the above-mentioned schools
・Copy of JLPT certificate（If you have any）
Documents to be collected by the Company
・The most recent statutory report total that is called Houteichousho Goukeihyou in Japanese(withholding tax slips for employment income, etc.)
*Those with a receipt stamp or e-filing e-mail.
*If any
・ Trial balance (if any)
・Copy of employment contract or notice of working conditions
・Original copy of registration that is called Toukibo Touhon in Japanese (issued within the last 3 months)
・Statement of Reason (detailing the work to be performed by the foreigner)
・Business plan (business description and estimated future income/expenses)
・A copy of the company's website or pamphlet
③Application for Renewal if you already have a visa for the Gijinkoku Visa
③Application for Renewal if you already have a visa for the Gijinkoku Visa
Listed Company
Documents to be collected by Foreigners
・Application form (Application for Extension of Period of Stay)
You can download it here.
・Photo ID (4cm x 3cm, taken within the last 3 months)
・Copy of Passport (photo page)
・Residence Card（both pages）
・Résumé (showing education and employment history)
・Certificate of Residence Taxation for the most recent fiscal year（Kazei Shomeisho）
・Certificate of Tax Payment for the most recent fiscal year（Nozei Shomeisho）
Documents to be collected by the Company
・Documents showing that the company is listed on a stock exchange in Japan (Shikiho or other documents showing that the company is listed on a stock exchange in Japan)
Company with more than 10 million yen withholding tax in the most recent statutory report
Documents to be collected by Foreigners
・Application form (Application for Extension of Period of Stay)
You can download it here.
・Photo ID (4cm x 3cm, taken within the last 3 months)
・Copy of Passport (photo page)
・Residence Card（both pages）
・Résumé (showing education and employment history)
・Certificate of Residence Taxation for the most recent fiscal year（Kazei Shomeisho）
・Certificate of Tax Payment for the most recent fiscal year（Nozei Shomeisho）
Documents to be collected by the Company
・The most recent statutory report total that is called Houteichousho Goukeihyou in Japanese(withholding tax slips for employment income, etc.)
*Those with a receipt stamp or e-filing e-mail.
Generally small and medium-sized company (other than the above)
Documents to be collected by Foreigners
・Application form (Application for Extension of Period of Stay)
You can download it here.
・Photo ID (4cm x 3cm, taken within the last 3 months)
・Copy of Passport (photo page)
・Residence Card（both pages）
・Résumé (showing education and employment history)
・Certificate of Residence Taxation for the most recent fiscal year（Kazei Shomeisho）
・Certificate of Tax Payment for the most recent fiscal year（Nozei Shomeisho）
Documents to be collected by the Company
・The most recent statutory report total that is called Houteichousho Goukeihyou in Japanese(withholding tax slips for employment income, etc.)
*Those with a receipt stamp or e-filing e-mail.
・Statement of Reason (detailing the work to be performed by the foreigner)
Newly established company or Sole business owner
Documents to be collected by Foreigners
・Application form (Application for Extension of Period of Stay)
You can download it here.
・Photo ID (4cm x 3cm, taken within the last 3 months)
・Copy of Passport (photo page)
・Residence Card（both pages）
・Résumé (showing education and employment history)
・Certificate of Residence Taxation for the most recent fiscal year（Kazei Shomeisho）
・Certificate of Tax Payment for the most recent fiscal year（Nozei Shomeisho）
Documents to be collected by the Company
・The most recent statutory report total that is called Houteichousho Goukeihyou in Japanese(withholding tax slips for employment income, etc.)
*Those with a receipt stamp or e-filing e-mail.
・Statement of Reason (detailing the work to be performed by the foreigner)
VISA CHECK
We will check whether you can get a Gijinkoku visa.
The results of the VISA CHECK will also include advice.