Handling Your Residency Status in Japan

### Extension of Period of Stay To stay beyond your permitted period, apply for an extension before your current period expires. ### Change of Status of Residence If your purpose in Japan changes, apply for a change in your residency status. ### Permission for Permanent Residence Applying for permanent residence involves meeting specific criteria and requires approval. ### Newborns in Japan If you give birth in Japan, apply for a status for the child. ### Activities Beyond Visa Scope For activities not covered by your current visa status, obtain permission from the Immigration Services. --- Source: Immigration Services Agency of Japan "Life and Work Guidebook" 第7版 https://www.moj.go.jp/isa/support/portal/guidebook_all.html This article was reorganized by ＳＩＡデジタルテクノロジー株式会社 based on the above source.