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<What is a Change of Status of Residence? >
[Permission to Change a Status of Residence]
When you intend to change your present status of residence to another one and remain in Japan, you shall apply for and obtain a permission. Please make sure that the application for change does not always mean that it will be approved.
For example, a holder of status of residence "College Student" to be employed in Japan after his graduation, a resident getting married with Japanese national, etc. may apply for the change.
[Engaging in an Activity other than Permitted without changing a Status of Residence]
When you engage in activity other than permitted without a permission, you shall be subject to punishment and deportation. When deported, you can not enter Japan for 5 years from the date of deportation.
[Changing a Status of Residence "Temporary Visitor" to another one]
Generally, the change is not permitted. However, the application may be approved exceptionally in the following cases.
1. When a foreigner living abroad comes to Japan to get
married with Japanese national and after marriage, applies for
a change to "Spouse or Child of Japanese National".
In this case, it is mandatory that a foreigner shall obtain a visa
for short stay at a Japanese embassy or consulate abroad and a
status of residence "Temporary Visitor (90 days)" when
entering Japan.
Therefore, this is not applicable to a foreigner coming to
Japan without obtaining a visa, even if he is a national of the
country concluding the visa exemption agreement with Japan.
2. When a foreigner obtains a certificate of eligibility for working
status of residence, while staying in Japan with "Temporary
Visitor (90 days)".
Your inquiry will be always welcome;
sugi-san@mva.biglobe.ne.jp
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