2020/05/15
Extension of the period for acceptance of applications and extension of the application examination results in order to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)
In light of the various circumstances associated with the impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and from the perspective of preventing its spread, as a measure to reduce congestion at the immigration counters for residency applications, the immigration counters will be accepting applications to change the status of residence and applications to extend the period of stay from those foreign nationals (excluding foreign nationals with the status of residence of “Designated Activities (Departure Preparation Period”)) whose expiration date (see note) for their period of stay is due in March, April, May June or July for an extended period of three months from the expiration date of the period of stay of the relevant foreign national.