What is the residence status for a child who is born overseas to a Permanent Resident?
When parents who hold Permanent Resident status in Japan give birth to a child outside the country, the child will fall under the “Long-Term Resident ” residence status when starting life in Japan. This status is granted based on family ties (legal personal relationship), ensuring stable and legally recognized residence after entering Japan.
Main Required Documents for the Application for Certificate of Eligibility (COE)
- Birth Certificate (Official Certificate + Japanese Translation)
- Passport or Travel Document
- Residence Cards and Passports of Both Parents (Permanent Residents)
- Certificate of Birth Registration Acceptance & Documents Proving Parent–Child Relationship
- Financial / Living Stability Documents (e.g., Income Certificate, Tax Certificate, Resident Record, etc.)
- Applicant’s (Child’s) Photograph – if required
※ Additional documents may be requested depending on the Immigration Office receiving the application.
Estimated Processing Time
| Procedural Details | Estimated Processing Period | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Application for Certificate of Eligibility | Approximately 4 to 6 months | ※ During peak periods and in cases requiring additional inquiry, the processing time may exceed 6 months. |
| In the event that additional documents are requested | 2 to 8 weeks | There is a strong tendency for significant delays in cases of deficiencies or insufficient documentation. |
Utilization of Online Application by a Certified Immigration Lawyer
By engaging a certified Administrative , applicants may utilize the Immigration Services Agency’s Online System, enabling a fully online application process.
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利用者目線でのメリット
✅日本で安定的に居住可能
「定住者」資格により、子どもの日本での長期生活が法的に裏付けられるため、将来的な教育・医療・居住においても計画が立てやすくなります。
✅就労制限が緩やかで、生活基盤を築きやすい
将来、進学後や成人後の就労活動に柔軟性があり、家族全体の生活設計に余裕が生まれます。
✅親の在留状況と連動して理解しやすい手続き設計
永住者との身分的つながりが直接要件となるため、制度解釈が複雑化せず、手続きも比較的スムーズに進行します。
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