Period, extension, change, permanent residence, permission to engage in an activity other than that permitted by the status of residence previously granted, re-entry, and acquisition
2-8 Acquisition of status of residence
For a child who has been born in Japan and does not have Japanese nationality to reside in Japan, an application must be made at the immigration bureau whose jurisdiction they are under, and procedures carried out for the acquisition of status of residence within 30 days of the child’s birth. However, there is no need to do this in the event that the child will leave the country within 60 days.
Necessary documents
Where to submit application/enquiries
From when/until when
Fee
1 Application for permission to acquire status of residence
2 Birth certificate, Maternal and Child Health Handbook etc.
3 Both parents’ passports, or both parents’ alien registration card
Where to submit application:
Regional immigration bureau in the area where you live
Enquiries:
Regional immigration bureau in the area where you live, or a foreign residence general information center (please refer to “4 Inquiries concerning status of residence”)
Within 30 days of the child’s birth; however, there is no need to do this in the event that the child will leave the country within 60 days
