Long-Term Resident status in Japan (定住者)

Certificate of Eligibility (CoE) — the child is abroad, the family is in Japan

A parent or other family member living in Japan applies as the child’s representative — in person or online. Once the CoE is issued, the child gets the visa at a Japanese embassy and enters Japan — a biological child must enter before turning 18.

Files open from the website of the Immigration Services Agency of Japan (ISA). Forms are in Japanese and English; links checked 6 Oct 2026.

ISA publishes separate document lists for third-generation Nikkei and for spouses of second- and third-generation Nikkei — see the links in the sources at the bottom of this page. Here you find the cases of children.

Documents

1. Application for a Certificate of Eligibility 在留資格認定証明書交付申請書
2. Photo, 4 × 3 cm 写真Glued onto the form; you can also print it directly in the photo box.
3. Return envelope with your address and a registered-mail stamp 返信用封筒For paper applications. The CoE can also be received by email.
4. Family register (戸籍謄本) of the Japanese national — your parent’s spouse 日本人の方の戸籍謄本（全部事項証明書）child of a Japanese national’s spouseFrom a city office in Japan. Issued within the last 3 months.
5. Family register (戸籍謄本) of the Japanese adoptive parent 日本人の方の戸籍謄本（全部事項証明書）adopted child of a Japanese nationalIf the adoption is not in the family register (戸籍) — add the certificate of acceptance of the adoption notification (養子縁組届出受理証明書). Issued within the last 3 months.
6. Resident tax certificates for the last year (income and tax paid) 住民税の課税（又は非課税）証明書及び納税証明書child of a Japanese national’s spouseOf the Japanese national or of your parent — whoever has the higher income. From the city office of the address on 1 January; one certificate is enough if it shows both income and tax paid. Issued within the last 3 months.
7. Resident tax certificates for the last year (income and tax paid) 住民税の課税（又は非課税）証明書及び納税証明書child of a permanent resident or Long-Term ResidentOf the parent who supports you. From the city office of the address on 1 January; one certificate is enough if it shows both income and tax paid. Issued within the last 3 months.
8. Resident tax certificates for the last year (income and tax paid) 住民税の課税（又は非課税）証明書及び納税証明書child of a permanent resident’s spouseOf the permanent resident or their spouse (your parent) — whoever has the higher income. From the city office of the address on 1 January; one certificate is enough if it shows both income and tax paid. Issued within the last 3 months.
9. Resident tax certificates for the last year (income and tax paid) 住民税の課税（又は非課税）証明書及び納税証明書adopted child of a Japanese nationalOf the Japanese adoptive parent. From the city office of the address on 1 January; one certificate is enough if it shows both income and tax paid. Issued within the last 3 months.
10. Resident tax certificates for the last year (income and tax paid) 住民税の課税（又は非課税）証明書及び納税証明書adopted child of a permanent resident or Long-Term ResidentOf the adoptive parent who supports you. From the city office of the address on 1 January; one certificate is enough if it shows both income and tax paid. Issued within the last 3 months.
11. Residence certificate (住民票) of the Japanese national — whole household 日本人の方の住民票（世帯全員の記載があるもの）child of a Japanese national’s spouse, adopted child of a Japanese nationalWithout the My Number (マイナンバー); everything else in full. Issued within the last 3 months.
12. Residence certificate (住民票) of the person who supports you — whole household 扶養者の住民票（世帯全員の記載があるもの）child of a permanent resident or Long-Term Resident, adopted child of a permanent resident or Long-Term ResidentWithout the My Number (マイナンバー); everything else in full. Issued within the last 3 months.
13. Residence certificate (住民票) of the permanent resident or their spouse — whole household 永住者又は永住者の配偶者の方の住民票（世帯全員の記載があるもの）child of a permanent resident’s spouseWithout the My Number (マイナンバー); everything else in full. Issued within the last 3 months.
14. Certificate of acceptance of the birth notification — if the birth was registered in Japan 出生届出受理証明書child of a permanent resident or Long-Term Resident, child of a permanent resident’s spouse
15. Certificate of acceptance of the adoption notification — if the adoption was registered at a Japanese city office 養子縁組届出受理証明書adopted child of a permanent resident or Long-Term Resident
16. Proof of the job of the person who supports you 在職証明書・確定申告書の控えの写し・預貯金通帳の写しEmployee — a certificate of employment (在職証明書). Self-employed — a copy of the tax return (確定申告書) and the business license, if any. Not working — a copy of a bank passbook (an online-banking printout with the transaction history is fine).
17. Letter of guarantee (身元保証書) 身元保証書child of a Japanese national’s spouseThe guarantor is usually the Japanese national who supports you (your parent’s spouse). The ISA form is in Japanese; an English version exists.form · PDFEnglish · PDF
18. Letter of guarantee (身元保証書) 身元保証書child of a permanent resident or Long-Term ResidentThe guarantor is usually the parent who supports you. The ISA form is in Japanese; an English version exists.form · PDFEnglish · PDF
19. Letter of guarantee (身元保証書) 身元保証書child of a permanent resident’s spouseThe guarantor is usually the permanent resident. The ISA form is in Japanese; an English version exists.form · PDFEnglish · PDF
20. Letter of guarantee (身元保証書) 身元保証書adopted child of a Japanese nationalThe guarantor is usually the Japanese adoptive parent. The ISA form is in Japanese; an English version exists.form · PDFEnglish · PDF
21. Letter of guarantee (身元保証書) 身元保証書adopted child of a permanent resident or Long-Term ResidentThe guarantor is usually the adoptive parent who supports you. The ISA form is in Japanese; an English version exists.form · PDFEnglish · PDF
22. Letter explaining why you need your parent’s support 理由書（扶養を受けなければならないことを説明したもの）child of a Japanese national’s spouse, child of a permanent resident or Long-Term Resident, child of a permanent resident’s spouse, adopted child of a permanent resident or Long-Term ResidentFree format.
23. Adoption document from your country 養子縁組が成立していることを証明する本国（外国）の機関から発行された証明書adopted child of a permanent resident or Long-Term ResidentWith a Japanese translation.
24. Birth certificate from your country 本国（外国）の機関から発行された出生証明書With a Japanese translation.
25. Document on the acknowledgment of paternity from your country — if there is one 本国（外国）の機関から発行された認知に係る証明書child of a Japanese national’s spouse, child of a permanent resident or Long-Term Resident, child of a permanent resident’s spouse
26. Only for Nikkei supported by a Long-Term Resident: police certificate, documents on grandparents and parents, ID 犯罪経歴証明書・祖父母及び父母が実在していたことを証明する公的な資料・本人であることを証明する公的な資料child of a permanent resident or Long-Term ResidentPolice certificate (criminal record certificate) from your country. For grandparents and parents, for example passports or death certificates.

Immigration may ask for other documents too. Full list: the ISA checklist above and the status page.

Where to apply

The regional immigration services bureau for the place where you will live in Japan

Fee

Free

Standard processing period

1–3 months

Online

Yes — through the online residence application system (在留申請オンラインシステム)

Change of status of residence — the child is already in Japan on another status

For example, the child came on a short-term visa or lives in Japan as a Dependent. Apply before the current status expires.

Files open from the website of the Immigration Services Agency of Japan (ISA). Forms are in Japanese and English; links checked 6 Oct 2026.

Documents

1. Application for change of status of residence 在留資格変更許可申請書
2. Photo, 4 × 3 cm 写真From 14 June 2026 a photo is needed for everyone aged 1 and over (before: 16 and over). You can print it directly into the photo box of the form.
3. Family register (戸籍謄本) of the Japanese national — your parent’s spouse 日本人の方の戸籍謄本（全部事項証明書）child of a Japanese national’s spouseFrom a city office in Japan. Issued within the last 3 months.
4. Family register (戸籍謄本) of the Japanese adoptive parent 日本人の方の戸籍謄本（全部事項証明書）adopted child of a Japanese nationalIf the adoption is not in the family register (戸籍) — add the certificate of acceptance of the adoption notification (養子縁組届出受理証明書). Issued within the last 3 months.
5. Resident tax certificates for the last year (income and tax paid) 住民税の課税（又は非課税）証明書及び納税証明書child of a Japanese national’s spouseOf the Japanese national or of your parent — whoever has the higher income. From the city office of the address on 1 January; one certificate is enough if it shows both income and tax paid. Issued within the last 3 months.
6. Resident tax certificates for the last year (income and tax paid) 住民税の課税（又は非課税）証明書及び納税証明書child of a permanent resident or Long-Term ResidentOf the parent who supports you. From the city office of the address on 1 January; one certificate is enough if it shows both income and tax paid. Issued within the last 3 months.
7. Resident tax certificates for the last year (income and tax paid) 住民税の課税（又は非課税）証明書及び納税証明書child of a permanent resident’s spouseOf the permanent resident or their spouse (your parent) — whoever has the higher income. From the city office of the address on 1 January; one certificate is enough if it shows both income and tax paid. Issued within the last 3 months.
8. Resident tax certificates for the last year (income and tax paid) 住民税の課税（又は非課税）証明書及び納税証明書adopted child of a Japanese nationalOf the Japanese adoptive parent. From the city office of the address on 1 January; one certificate is enough if it shows both income and tax paid. Issued within the last 3 months.
9. Resident tax certificates for the last year (income and tax paid) 住民税の課税（又は非課税）証明書及び納税証明書adopted child of a permanent resident or Long-Term ResidentOf the adoptive parent who supports you. From the city office of the address on 1 January; one certificate is enough if it shows both income and tax paid. Issued within the last 3 months.
10. Your residence certificate (住民票) — whole household 申請人の住民票（世帯全員の記載があるもの）child of a permanent resident or Long-Term Resident, adopted child of a Japanese national, adopted child of a permanent resident or Long-Term ResidentWithout the My Number (マイナンバー); everything else in full. Issued within the last 3 months.
11. Residence certificate (住民票) of the Japanese national — whole household 日本人の方の住民票（世帯全員の記載があるもの）child of a Japanese national’s spouseWithout the My Number (マイナンバー); everything else in full. Issued within the last 3 months.
12. Residence certificate (住民票) of the permanent resident or their spouse — whole household 永住者又は永住者の配偶者の方の住民票（世帯全員の記載があるもの）child of a permanent resident’s spouseWithout the My Number (マイナンバー); everything else in full. Issued within the last 3 months.
13. Certificate of acceptance of the birth notification — if the birth was registered in Japan 出生届出受理証明書child of a permanent resident or Long-Term Resident, child of a permanent resident’s spouse
14. Certificate of acceptance of the adoption notification — if the adoption was registered at a Japanese city office 養子縁組届出受理証明書adopted child of a permanent resident or Long-Term Resident
15. Proof of the job of the person who supports you 在職証明書・確定申告書の控えの写し・預貯金通帳の写しEmployee — a certificate of employment (在職証明書). Self-employed — a copy of the tax return (確定申告書) and the business license, if any. Not working — a copy of a bank passbook (an online-banking printout with the transaction history is fine).
16. Passport — show it パスポート（提示）
17. Residence card — show it 在留カード（提示）
18. Letter of guarantee (身元保証書) 身元保証書child of a Japanese national’s spouseThe guarantor is usually the Japanese national who supports you (your parent’s spouse). The ISA form is in Japanese; an English version exists.form · PDFEnglish · PDF
19. Letter of guarantee (身元保証書) 身元保証書child of a permanent resident or Long-Term ResidentThe guarantor is usually the parent who supports you. The ISA form is in Japanese; an English version exists.form · PDFEnglish · PDF
20. Letter of guarantee (身元保証書) 身元保証書child of a permanent resident’s spouseThe guarantor is usually the permanent resident. The ISA form is in Japanese; an English version exists.form · PDFEnglish · PDF
21. Letter of guarantee (身元保証書) 身元保証書adopted child of a Japanese nationalThe guarantor is usually the Japanese adoptive parent. The ISA form is in Japanese; an English version exists.form · PDFEnglish · PDF
22. Letter of guarantee (身元保証書) 身元保証書adopted child of a permanent resident or Long-Term ResidentThe guarantor is usually the adoptive parent who supports you. The ISA form is in Japanese; an English version exists.form · PDFEnglish · PDF
23. Letter explaining why you need your parent’s support 理由書（扶養を受けなければならないことを説明したもの）child of a Japanese national’s spouse, child of a permanent resident or Long-Term Resident, child of a permanent resident’s spouse, adopted child of a permanent resident or Long-Term ResidentFree format.
24. Permission of a Japanese family court for the adoption — if the adoption was done in Japan 養子縁組に係る家庭裁判所の許可書謄本adopted child of a permanent resident or Long-Term Resident
25. Adoption document from your country 養子縁組が成立していることを証明する本国（外国）の機関から発行された証明書adopted child of a permanent resident or Long-Term ResidentWith a Japanese translation.
26. Birth certificate from your country 本国（外国）の機関から発行された出生証明書With a Japanese translation.
27. Document on the acknowledgment of paternity from your country — if there is one 本国（外国）の機関から発行された認知に係る証明書child of a Japanese national’s spouse, child of a permanent resident or Long-Term Resident, child of a permanent resident’s spouse
28. Only for Nikkei supported by a Long-Term Resident: police certificate, documents on grandparents and parents, ID 犯罪経歴証明書・祖父母及び父母が実在していたことを証明する公的な資料・本人であることを証明する公的な資料child of a permanent resident or Long-Term ResidentPolice certificate (criminal record certificate) from your country. For grandparents and parents, for example passports or death certificates.

Immigration may ask for other documents too. Full list: the ISA checklist above and the status page.

Where to apply

The regional immigration services bureau for your address

Fee

Paid only after approval. Applications received by 30 September 2026: ¥6,000 (online ¥5,500), even if the decision comes later. Received from 1 October 2026: the fee depends on the period granted — from ¥10,000 (up to 3 months) to ¥75,000 (5 years or more); online is cheaper except for periods up to 3 months. It can be higher if a specified residence card (特定在留カード) is issued with the permission. Full fee table

Standard processing period

1–2 months

Online

Yes

Extension of period of stay — Long-Term Resident

Apply no earlier than 3 months before the period of stay ends and no later than its last day. The basis — family link and support — must still exist.

Files open from the website of the Immigration Services Agency of Japan (ISA). Forms are in Japanese and English; links checked 6 Oct 2026.

Documents

1. Application for extension of period of stay 在留期間更新許可申請書
2. Photo, 4 × 3 cm 写真From 14 June 2026 a photo is needed for everyone aged 1 and over. Not needed for an extension of up to 3 months.
3. Family register (戸籍謄本) of the Japanese national — your parent’s spouse 日本人の方の戸籍謄本（全部事項証明書）child of a Japanese national’s spouseFrom a city office in Japan. Issued within the last 3 months.
4. Family register (戸籍謄本) of the Japanese adoptive parent 日本人の方の戸籍謄本（全部事項証明書）adopted child of a Japanese nationalFrom a city office in Japan. Issued within the last 3 months.
5. Resident tax certificates for the last year (income and tax paid) 住民税の課税（又は非課税）証明書及び納税証明書child of a Japanese national’s spouseOf the Japanese national or of your parent — whoever has the higher income. From the city office of the address on 1 January; one certificate is enough if it shows both income and tax paid. Issued within the last 3 months.
6. Resident tax certificates for the last year (income and tax paid) 住民税の課税（又は非課税）証明書及び納税証明書child of a permanent resident or Long-Term ResidentOf the parent who supports you. From the city office of the address on 1 January; one certificate is enough if it shows both income and tax paid. Issued within the last 3 months.
7. Resident tax certificates for the last year (income and tax paid) 住民税の課税（又は非課税）証明書及び納税証明書child of a permanent resident’s spouseOf the permanent resident or their spouse (your parent) — whoever has the higher income. From the city office of the address on 1 January; one certificate is enough if it shows both income and tax paid. Issued within the last 3 months.
8. Resident tax certificates for the last year (income and tax paid) 住民税の課税（又は非課税）証明書及び納税証明書adopted child of a Japanese nationalOf the Japanese adoptive parent. From the city office of the address on 1 January; one certificate is enough if it shows both income and tax paid. Issued within the last 3 months.
9. Resident tax certificates for the last year (income and tax paid) 住民税の課税（又は非課税）証明書及び納税証明書adopted child of a permanent resident or Long-Term ResidentOf the adoptive parent who supports you. From the city office of the address on 1 January; one certificate is enough if it shows both income and tax paid. Issued within the last 3 months.
10. Your residence certificate (住民票) — whole household 申請人の住民票（世帯全員の記載があるもの）Without the My Number (マイナンバー); everything else in full. Issued within the last 3 months.
11. Proof of the job of the person who supports you 在職証明書・確定申告書の控えの写し・預貯金通帳の写しEmployee — a certificate of employment (在職証明書). Self-employed — a copy of the tax return (確定申告書) and the business license, if any. Not working — a copy of a bank passbook (an online-banking printout with the transaction history is fine).
12. Passport — show it パスポート（提示）
13. Residence card — show it 在留カード（提示）
14. Letter of guarantee (身元保証書) 身元保証書child of a Japanese national’s spouseThe guarantor is usually the Japanese national who supports you (your parent’s spouse). The ISA form is in Japanese; an English version exists.form · PDFEnglish · PDF
15. Letter of guarantee (身元保証書) 身元保証書child of a permanent resident or Long-Term ResidentThe guarantor is usually the parent who supports you. The ISA form is in Japanese; an English version exists.form · PDFEnglish · PDF
16. Letter of guarantee (身元保証書) 身元保証書child of a permanent resident’s spouseThe guarantor is usually the permanent resident. The ISA form is in Japanese; an English version exists.form · PDFEnglish · PDF
17. Letter of guarantee (身元保証書) 身元保証書adopted child of a Japanese nationalThe guarantor is usually the Japanese adoptive parent. The ISA form is in Japanese; an English version exists.form · PDFEnglish · PDF
18. Letter of guarantee (身元保証書) 身元保証書adopted child of a permanent resident or Long-Term ResidentThe guarantor is usually the adoptive parent who supports you. The ISA form is in Japanese; an English version exists.form · PDFEnglish · PDF
19. Police certificate from your country — only for Nikkei supported by a Long-Term Resident 犯罪経歴証明書child of a permanent resident or Long-Term ResidentOnly if you have never submitted one to immigration before.

Immigration may ask for other documents too. Full list: the ISA checklist above and the status page.

Where to apply

The regional immigration services bureau for your address

Fee

Paid only after approval. Applications received by 30 September 2026: ¥6,000 (online ¥5,500), even if the decision comes later. Received from 1 October 2026: the fee depends on the period granted — from ¥10,000 (up to 3 months) to ¥75,000 (5 years or more); online is cheaper except for periods up to 3 months. It can be higher if a specified residence card (特定在留カード) is issued with the permission. Full fee table

Standard processing period

2 weeks – 1 month

Online

Yes

Acquisition of status — a child born in Japan

Apply for the child within 30 days of the birth. If the child leaves Japan within the first 60 days, no application is needed.

Files open from the website of the Immigration Services Agency of Japan (ISA). Forms are in Japanese and English; links checked 6 Oct 2026.

Documents

1. Application for acquisition of status of residence 在留資格取得許可申請書
2. Photo, 4 × 3 cm 写真Not needed for a child under 1 (rule for residence cards from 14 June 2026).
3. Document proving the reason: birth in Japan or loss of Japanese nationality 出生したことを証する書類・国籍を証する書類For example, the certificate of acceptance of the birth notification (出生届受理証明書) from the city office. Apply within 30 days.
4. Family register (戸籍謄本) of the Japanese national — your parent’s spouse 日本人の方の戸籍謄本（全部事項証明書）child of a Japanese national’s spouseFrom a city office in Japan. Issued within the last 3 months.
5. Family register (戸籍謄本) of the Japanese adoptive parent 日本人の方の戸籍謄本（全部事項証明書）adopted child of a Japanese nationalIf the adoption is not in the family register (戸籍) — add the certificate of acceptance of the adoption notification (養子縁組届出受理証明書). Issued within the last 3 months.
6. Resident tax certificates for the last year (income and tax paid) 住民税の課税（又は非課税）証明書及び納税証明書child of a Japanese national’s spouseOf the Japanese national or of your parent — whoever has the higher income. From the city office of the address on 1 January; one certificate is enough if it shows both income and tax paid. Issued within the last 3 months.
7. Resident tax certificates for the last year (income and tax paid) 住民税の課税（又は非課税）証明書及び納税証明書child of a permanent resident or Long-Term ResidentOf the parent who supports you. From the city office of the address on 1 January; one certificate is enough if it shows both income and tax paid. Issued within the last 3 months.
8. Resident tax certificates for the last year (income and tax paid) 住民税の課税（又は非課税）証明書及び納税証明書child of a permanent resident’s spouseOf the permanent resident or their spouse (your parent) — whoever has the higher income. From the city office of the address on 1 January; one certificate is enough if it shows both income and tax paid. Issued within the last 3 months.
9. Resident tax certificates for the last year (income and tax paid) 住民税の課税（又は非課税）証明書及び納税証明書adopted child of a Japanese nationalOf the Japanese adoptive parent. From the city office of the address on 1 January; one certificate is enough if it shows both income and tax paid. Issued within the last 3 months.
10. Your residence certificate (住民票) — whole household 申請人の住民票（世帯全員の記載があるもの）child of a permanent resident or Long-Term Resident, adopted child of a Japanese nationalWithout the My Number (マイナンバー); everything else in full. Issued within the last 3 months.
11. Residence certificate (住民票) of the Japanese national — whole household 日本人の方の住民票（世帯全員の記載があるもの）child of a Japanese national’s spouseWithout the My Number (マイナンバー); everything else in full. Issued within the last 3 months.
12. Residence certificate (住民票) of the permanent resident or their spouse — whole household 永住者又は永住者の配偶者の方の住民票（世帯全員の記載があるもの）child of a permanent resident’s spouseWithout the My Number (マイナンバー); everything else in full. Issued within the last 3 months.
13. Certificate of acceptance of the birth notification — if the birth was registered in Japan 出生届出受理証明書child of a permanent resident or Long-Term Resident, child of a permanent resident’s spouse
14. Proof of the job of the person who supports you 在職証明書・確定申告書の控えの写し・預貯金通帳の写しEmployee — a certificate of employment (在職証明書). Self-employed — a copy of the tax return (確定申告書) and the business license, if any. Not working — a copy of a bank passbook (an online-banking printout with the transaction history is fine).
15. Passport — show it パスポート（提示）
16. Letter of guarantee (身元保証書) 身元保証書child of a Japanese national’s spouseThe guarantor is usually the Japanese national who supports you (your parent’s spouse). The ISA form is in Japanese; an English version exists.form · PDFEnglish · PDF
17. Letter of guarantee (身元保証書) 身元保証書child of a permanent resident or Long-Term ResidentThe guarantor is usually the parent who supports you. The ISA form is in Japanese; an English version exists.form · PDFEnglish · PDF
18. Letter of guarantee (身元保証書) 身元保証書child of a permanent resident’s spouseThe guarantor is usually the permanent resident. The ISA form is in Japanese; an English version exists.form · PDFEnglish · PDF
19. Letter of guarantee (身元保証書) 身元保証書adopted child of a Japanese nationalThe guarantor is usually the Japanese adoptive parent. The ISA form is in Japanese; an English version exists.form · PDFEnglish · PDF
20. Letter of guarantee (身元保証書) 身元保証書adopted child of a permanent resident or Long-Term ResidentThe guarantor is usually the adoptive parent who supports you. The ISA form is in Japanese; an English version exists.form · PDFEnglish · PDF
21. Questionnaire 質問書child of a Japanese national’s spouse, child of a permanent resident or Long-Term Resident, child of a permanent resident’s spouse, adopted child of a Japanese nationalform · PDF
22. Letter explaining why you need your parent’s support 理由書（扶養を受けなければならないことを説明したもの）child of a Japanese national’s spouse, child of a permanent resident or Long-Term Resident, child of a permanent resident’s spouse, adopted child of a permanent resident or Long-Term ResidentFree format.
23. Permission of a Japanese family court for the adoption — if the adoption was done in Japan 養子縁組に係る家庭裁判所の許可書謄本adopted child of a permanent resident or Long-Term Resident
24. Adoption document from your country 養子縁組が成立していることを証明する本国（外国）の機関から発行された証明書adopted child of a permanent resident or Long-Term ResidentWith a Japanese translation.
25. Birth certificate from your country 本国（外国）の機関から発行された出生証明書With a Japanese translation.
26. Document on the acknowledgment of paternity from your country — if there is one 本国（外国）の機関から発行された認知に係る証明書child of a Japanese national’s spouse, child of a permanent resident or Long-Term Resident, child of a permanent resident’s spouse
27. Only for Nikkei supported by a Long-Term Resident: police certificate, documents on grandparents and parents, ID 犯罪経歴証明書・祖父母及び父母が実在していたことを証明する公的な資料・本人であることを証明する公的な資料child of a permanent resident or Long-Term ResidentPolice certificate (criminal record certificate) from your country. For grandparents and parents, for example passports or death certificates.

Immigration may ask for other documents too. Full list: the ISA checklist above and the status page.

Where to apply

The regional immigration services bureau for your address

Fee

Free

Deadline

Within 30 days of the birth or loss of nationality

Online

Yes