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Reentry Permit (Sainyuukoku
Kyoka) If you plan to travel abroad while staying in Japan,
it is necessary to recieve a Re-entry permit. This is valid until
the end of your present visa.Cost: Single Reentry Permit =
3000yen
and Multiple Reentry Permit = 6000yen
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Extension Permit (Zairyu
Kikan Henshin Kyoka) This is necessary for a foreign national
who is wishing to stay in Japan past the authorized period of
stay (as indicated in one's passport). Applications must be made
at least 10 days before the current visa expires. Cost = 4000yen.
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Permit to Engage in an Activity Other Than That Permitted
By the Status of Residency Previously Granted (Shikakugai
Katsudo Kyoka) For example, a student wanting to take up
a part-time job or a dependent wanting to teach English privately
at home will need to apply for one of these before engaging in
the activity. Cost = 4000yen.
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Change Permit (Zairyu Shikaku
Henko No Kyoka) This is necessary if
the foreign national wishes to cease the present activity they
are involved in and to participate in an activity not covered
by the present permit. Cost=4000yen.
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Permission for Permanent
Residence (Eijyu Kyoka) As the law stands now if you have
been married to a Japanese for 3 years or more (ie you have had
a
spouse visa for 3 years or more) you are eligible to apply for
a permanent visa. If you are not married you may apply for a
permanent visa after living in Japan for 5 years or more. Please
confirm your situation with the Immigration office before applying
for this.
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Acquisition Permit Necessary
in order to register a foreign baby born in Japan.
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Certificate of Authorized Employment (Shuro
Shikaku Shomeisho) This is a certificate issued to a foreign
national whose requested employment has been approved by the Regional
Immigration Bureau.
Necessary Documents
When applying for any of the above permits you
will need to have the following documents:
- Valid passport
- Valid alien registration card
- Appropriate application form (available at the immigration office)
- "Certificate for payment of fee" form
(with revenue stamps attached)
When applying for any of the visas no.2.- 7. other documents are
also necessary and this will vary with regards to your present status,
so be sure to contact the immigration office before making your
application.
Processing Time
The processing time of an application can take anything from 2
weeks to 2 months (longer for Permanent Visas) However, a Reentry
Permit can be issued on the
same day, providing an application for another permit is not made
at the same time.
Revenue Stamps (Shunyu Inshi)
Revenue stamps for the value of the permit(s) required
are to be purchased before submitting your application. They
are to be attached
to the form marked "Certificate for payment of fee".
Revenue stamps can be bought at post offices.
The address of the Koriyama Immigration Office is:
963, Ni cho-me 32-2, Asahi-cho, Koriyama-shi. Tel (0249) 36-3231
Hours: Monday to Friday 9am-12pm, 1pm-4pm. Closed on weekends and
holidays.
From Koriyama station, take a bus to Koriyama City
Hall. It is about a 5 minute walk from the bus stop "Koriyama shiyakusho".
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