Residence Period Renewal Application (Dependent)
Required procedure for renewing a Dependent (Family Stay) status of residence. Documents required vary depending on your sponsor's (spouse or parent's) type of activity.
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Steps
Check your residence card expiry date and start preparing 3 months before it expires
Ask your sponsor (spouse or parent) to obtain documents showing their ability to support you financially — employment and tax certificates if working or running a business, or bank balance/scholarship certificates if not
Prepare documents proving your family relationship (marriage certificate, birth certificate, etc.). Documents in a foreign language must be accompanied by a Japanese translation
Download the application form from the ISA website and fill it in
Prepare a photo (4cm high × 3cm wide, no hat, no background, taken within 6 months before applying; write your name on the back)
Bring all documents to your regional immigration office to submit the application (online application also available)
Wait for the result (standard processing time: 2 weeks – 1 month). Once approved, pay the ¥6,000 revenue stamp fee (counter) or ¥5,500 (online application) and collect your new residence card
Important notes
You can apply up to 3 months before expiry. If you apply before the expiry date, you may continue living in Japan during the review period (tokureikikan — valid until the disposition date or 2 months after the expiry date, whichever comes first)
Applying after the expiry date may result in an overstay violation — start the process early
The fee (¥6,000 revenue stamp for counter applications, or ¥5,500 for online) is paid after approval, not at the time of application
Documents written in a foreign language must be accompanied by a Japanese translation, including the translator's name and contact information
You may be asked to submit a household residence certificate (juminhyo) — follow the instructions given at the immigration counter
Online application requires prior user registration on the ISA online system
For residence cards issued on or after June 14, 2026, a photo is required for anyone aged 1 or older (before June 13, 2026 it was waived for those under 16)