

One of the Supporter’s certificates issued by Kobe University, such as the A copy of Supporter’s residence card (front and back) 3. ・Documents regarding the Supporter (International student) 1. How to applyĭocuments to be submitted: ・Application form for the Certificate of Eligibility for Dependent status (R “Dependent”) (Form available from the Immigration Bureau) ・A copy of each family member’s passport ・An ID photo (4 x 3cm, taken within 3 months before application) for each family member ・Documents certifying the personal relationship between the international student and each family member, such as a copy of marriage certificate or birth certificate. ※If your child (or children) will attend nursery school or elementary school, etc., please research schools in the area prior to inviting your family member(s). ※If you wish to invite your family to stay with you, it is advised that you do this once you have become accustomed to life in Japan and have found a place for them to live. Each family member should bring their Certificate of Eligibility along with other necessary documents to the Japanese Embassy/Consulate in their country to apply for the “Dependent” visa. Send the Certificate(s) of Eligibility to your family member(s). The Certificate of Eligibility is usually issued about 1 month after the application form is submitted. (It may take 2-3 months.) The second way is to apply for a Certificate of Eligibility (Dependent) at an Immigration Bureau in Japan on behalf of the family member(s). There are two ways to acquire this visa: One way is to go directly to an overseas Japanese embassy or consulate and apply for a visa. Only the spouse and child(ren) of the student are eligible for the Dependent Visa. When family stay in Japan for more than 3 months If a foreign student studying in Japan under the residence status of “Student” wishes to bring family members to Japan to live with them, a visa (Dependent visa) must be acquired for each family member. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan – Guide to Japanese Visas: Ģ. If their passport is issued by a country or region that has a Visa Exemption arrangement with Japan, they do not have to obtain a temporary visitor visa beforehand. When family stay in Japan to visit relatives for less than 3 months Family members can visit Japan on a Temporary Visitor Visa if they will stay in Japan for less than 3 months. Information to report to the Immigration Bureauġ.Immigration and Residence Procedures upon Arrival in Japan.Orientation for New International Students.
