| Residence
Procedures for foreign nationals Change of Status of Residence (Article 20, Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act) |
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Change of Status of Residence | Permission for Extending Period of Stay | Acquisition Status of Residence | | Permission for Permanent Residence | Re-entry Permit | | Permission to Engage in an Activity Other Than That Permitted by the Status of Residence Previously Granted | | Certificate of Authorized Employment | Passport | Revocation Status of Residence | List of Necessary Documents | Q&A | |
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| If a foreign national who resides in Japan wishes to change the activity that
is the purpose of his residence, he must receive permission for change
of status of residence for the new activity. If a foreign resident in Japan intends to engage in an unauthorized activity under his/her current status of residence, and such unauthorized activity falls under other status of residence, then the foreign resident does not have to leave Japan and may apply for changing his/her status of residence in accordance with this procedure. If a foreign resident intends to change his/her status of residence, he/she must apply to Minister of Justice for changing his/her status of residence in accordance with the applicable procedures as set forth in the Immigration Control Act Enforcement Regulations. |
