{"id":239,"date":"2025-11-25T22:23:21","date_gmt":"2025-11-25T13:23:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/7jo.jp\/en\/?p=239"},"modified":"2025-12-13T21:12:36","modified_gmt":"2025-12-13T12:12:36","slug":"applicable-person","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/7jo.jp\/en\/applicable-person\/","title":{"rendered":"Who Can Apply for a Status of Residence in Japan?: Applicants, Authorized Representatives, and Certified Immigration Procedural Agents"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Anyone who plans to live in Japan\u2014or who already lives in Japan with a foreign family member\u2014will eventually need to submit an <strong>immigration application<\/strong>. A valid <strong>Status of Residence (\u5728\u7559\u8cc7\u683c)<\/strong> is required for foreign nationals to stay in Japan, and obtaining or maintaining this status involves several procedures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To make these processes easier to understand, this article explains the <strong>three main types of applications<\/strong> and clarifies <strong>who is allowed to submit each application<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-vk-blocks-border-box vk_borderBox vk_borderBox-background-transparent is-style-vk_borderBox-style-solid-kado-tit-tab\"><div class=\"vk_borderBox_title_container\"><i class=\"\"><\/i><h4 class=\"vk_borderBox_title\">Who This Article Is For<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"vk_borderBox_body\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Foreign nationals coming to Japan for the first time<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Employers or HR staff hiring foreign employees for the first time<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Foreign residents who plan to continue living in Japan, and their family members<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">\u76ee\u6b21<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/7jo.jp\/en\/applicable-person\/#What_Is_a_Status_of_Residence%E2%80%93_Understanding_the_Three_Application_Categories\" >What Is a Status of Residence?&#8211;  Understanding the Three Application Categories<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/7jo.jp\/en\/applicable-person\/#Certificate_of_Eligibility_COE_Application\" >Certificate of Eligibility (COE) Application<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/7jo.jp\/en\/applicable-person\/#Application_for_Change_of_Status_of_Residence\" >Application for Change of Status of Residence<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/7jo.jp\/en\/applicable-person\/#Application_for_Extension_of_Period_of_Stay\" >Application for Extension of Period of Stay<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/7jo.jp\/en\/applicable-person\/#Who_Can_Submit_Each_Type_of_Application\" >Who Can Submit Each Type of Application?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/7jo.jp\/en\/applicable-person\/#Certificate_of_Eligibility_COE\" >Certificate of Eligibility (COE)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/7jo.jp\/en\/applicable-person\/#Change_of_Status_of_Residence\" >Change of Status of Residence<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/7jo.jp\/en\/applicable-person\/#Extension_of_Period_of_Stay\" >Extension of Period of Stay<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/7jo.jp\/en\/applicable-person\/#Important_Distinction_Representative_vs_Certified_Procedural_Agent\" >Important Distinction:  Representative vs. Certified Procedural Agent<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/7jo.jp\/en\/applicable-person\/#What_Is_the_Certified_Application_Agent_System\" >What Is the Certified Application Agent System?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/7jo.jp\/en\/applicable-person\/#Summary_When_to_Apply_Yourself_and_When_to_Seek_Professional_Support\" >Summary: When to Apply Yourself and When to Seek Professional Support<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/7jo.jp\/en\/applicable-person\/#Contact_Us\" >Contact Us<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_a_Status_of_Residence%E2%80%93_Understanding_the_Three_Application_Categories\"><\/span><strong>What Is a Status of Residence?<\/strong>&#8211; <br>Understanding the Three Application Categories<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A <strong>Status of Residence<\/strong> defines <em>why<\/em> a foreign national is allowed to stay in Japan and <em>what activities they may engage in<\/em>.<br>(For a more detailed explanation, please see our article: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/7jo.jp\/en\/visa-zairyushikaku\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"89\">\u201cThe Difference Between a \u201cVisa\u201d and a \u201cStatus of Residence\u201d<\/a><\/strong>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Applications for a Status of Residence are essentially requests for permission to stay in Japan based on your intended activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are <strong>three<\/strong> types of applications:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Application for Certificate of Eligibility (CoE)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Application for Change of Status of Residence<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Application for Extension of Period of Stay<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s look at each one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Certificate_of_Eligibility_COE_Application\"><\/span>Certificate of Eligibility (COE) Application<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the process used to bring someone <em>from overseas<\/em> to Japan.<br>The application may be submitted by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>the foreign national themselves<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>a staff member of the receiving organization in Japan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>another authorized representative specified by law<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In most cases, the applicant is still abroad, so the Japanese employer or receiving organization typically submits the application on their behalf.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This application must be filed <strong>in Japan<\/strong>. It cannot be submitted from overseas embassies or consulates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-vk-blocks-alert vk_alert alert alert-info has-alert-icon\"><div class=\"vk_alert_icon\"><div class=\"vk_alert_icon_icon\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-info\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"vk_alert_icon_text\"><span>Information<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vk_alert_content\">\n<p><strong>&lt;Understanding the Basic Process: From Overseas Application to Entering Japan><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For readers who have never lived in Japan, it may be helpful to understand the basic flow of entering Japan with a Status of Residence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Apply for a Certificate of Eligibility (COE) in Japan<\/strong><br>The family members, employer, school, or receiving organization in Japan usually submits this application.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Use the COE to apply for a visa at a Japanese embassy or consulate<\/strong><br>The COE is not a visa.<br>It is a document that simplifies the visa screening process overseas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Enter Japan and receive a residence card<\/strong><br>After arriving in Japan, eligible applicants receive a <em>Residence Card<\/em> at the airport.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>This is why COE applications cannot be submitted from overseas\u2014because they must be processed within Japan before a visa can be issued abroad.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Application_for_Change_of_Status_of_Residence\"><\/span>Application for Change of Status of Residence<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This procedure is for foreign nationals <strong>already in Japan<\/strong> who need to change their permitted activities.<br>Because the Status of Residence defines both the <em>activity<\/em> and the <em>period of stay<\/em>, you must apply for a change if your purpose of stay changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Examples:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Changing from <strong>Student (\u7559\u5b66)<\/strong> to <strong>Engineer\/Specialist in Humanities\/International Services (\u6280\u8853\u30fb\u4eba\u6587\u77e5\u8b58\u30fb\u56fd\u969b\u696d\u52d9)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Changing from \u201cDependent\u201d to a work-authorized status<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This application must be submitted <strong>by the foreign national themselves<\/strong>, and it must be filed <strong>within the current period of stay<\/strong>.<br>Immigration authorities will examine whether the new activities meet the requirements of the requested status.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Application_for_Extension_of_Period_of_Stay\"><\/span>Application for Extension of Period of Stay<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the procedure to extend your current status <em>without<\/em> changing your activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_Can_Submit_Each_Type_of_Application\"><\/span><strong>Who Can Submit Each Type of Application?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Certificate_of_Eligibility_COE\"><\/span><strong>Certificate of Eligibility (COE)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>May be submitted by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The foreign national<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A staff member of the accepting organization in Japan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An authorized representative specified by law<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Because most foreign nationals are overseas at this stage, the accepting organization usually files the application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Change_of_Status_of_Residence\"><\/span><strong>Change of Status of Residence<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Must be submitted <strong>by the foreign national<\/strong> currently residing in Japan<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Must be submitted <strong>before the current period of stay expires<\/strong><br>(Except in limited special cases such as when landing permission was granted exceptionally)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Extension_of_Period_of_Stay\"><\/span><strong>Extension of Period of Stay<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Normally submitted <strong>by the foreign national<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the applicant cannot appear in person due to unavoidable reasons, an eligible representative may file the application<br>(e.g., cohabiting family member, workplace representative, legal representative)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Important_Distinction_Representative_vs_Certified_Procedural_Agent\"><\/span><strong>Important Distinction: <\/strong><br><strong>Representative vs. Certified Procedural Agent<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Professionals such as <strong>Immigration specialists (Gyoseishoshi)<\/strong> and <strong>lawyers<\/strong> are <strong>not \u201crepresentatives\u201d<\/strong> who can act as applicants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead, they act as <strong>\u201cApplication Agents (\u7533\u8acb\u53d6\u6b21\u8005)\u201d<\/strong> certified by the Immigration Services Agency.<br>They are permitted to <strong>submit the application documents on behalf of the applicant<\/strong>, but <strong>they cannot become the applicant themselves<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In other words:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <em>applicant<\/em> must always be the foreign national or an authorized representative such as a family member or employer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Certified professionals assist the process and submit documents, but do not replace the applicant<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_the_Certified_Application_Agent_System\"><\/span><strong>What Is the Certified Application Agent System?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Application Agent System (\u7533\u8acb\u53d6\u6b21\u5236\u5ea6)<\/strong> allows certified professionals to submit immigration applications <strong>without requiring the foreign national to appear at the immigration office<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Eligible certified agents include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Administrative scriveners\/ Immigration Specialists (Gyoseishoshi)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lawyers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Authorized corporate staff members<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>However:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>They may only submit the application if the <strong>applicant or representative is in Japan<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Not all administrative scriveners are authorized\u2014only those who have completed registration and received an official certificate with a registration number<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Working with a certified professional helps ensure:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>efficient document collection and preparation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>fewer mistakes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>smoother communication with immigration authorities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This is particularly useful for individuals who cannot easily visit the immigration office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Summary_When_to_Apply_Yourself_and_When_to_Seek_Professional_Support\"><\/span><strong>Summary: When to Apply Yourself and When to Seek Professional Support<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While many immigration procedures can be completed independently, the difficulty varies:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Simple extensions<\/strong> may be manageable for applicants<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Status changes and CoE applications<\/strong> often require specialized knowledge and documentation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Incomplete documents or insufficient explanations can lead to delays, resubmissions, or even denial.<br>Work-related applications especially require detailed explanations of job duties and corporate information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A certified Immigration Specialists can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>reduce your workload<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>identify necessary documents<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>prepare persuasive explanations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>advise on proper timing and strategy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>help reduce the risk of non-approval<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are unsure about any part of the application process, it is best to consult early to secure enough preparation time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div 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