A Notice from the Immigration Services Agency of Japan

February 28th, 2020

Immigration Services Agency of Japan

Crowd Control for Immigration Counter to Prevent Spread of Coronavirus (COV-19)

For persons whose Status of Residence expire during the month of March¹ (excluding Temporary Visitor and Designated Activities (Departure Preparation Period) visas) and are trying to submit an “Application for Change of Status of Residence” or an “Application for Extension of Period of Stay”, applicable foreign residents may submit their applications up to one (1) month after the expiration date of your current Status of Residence.

¹ Attention: This includes persons who are applying for new visas during the month of March, such as registering the birth of a baby.

Easy Japanese Version:  http://www.moj.go.jp/content/001316182.pdf

Immigration Services Agency of Japan English Website: http://www.immi-moj.go.jp/english/index.html