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Nikkei 3rd-Generation Visa (Long-Term Resident) | Final Checklist, Documents, and Common Pitfalls

🌸 What Is the Nikkei 3rd-Generation Visa in Japan?

In practice, “Nikkei 3rd-generation visa” generally refers to a category under the Long-Term Resident status of residence (Japanese: 定住者 / Teijusha).
Unlike work visas that depend on job categories, Long-Term Resident decisions are typically made through a comprehensive review of your circumstances—especially lineage proof, identity consistency, and life stability.

Japan’s official visa information also lists persons with Japanese ancestry as examples under the Long-term resident visa category.

🧬 Eligibility Logic: The 3 Pillars Immigration Reviews

From a practical filing perspective, a strong Nikkei 3rd-generation case is built on these three pillars:

（1）Lineage (Family Link) Proof 🧬

  • Can your relationship be traced clearly through public documents (grandparent → parent → you)?
  • If there are events such as name changes, divorce, adoption, recognition of paternity, etc., can you explain them with supporting records?

（2）Identity Consistency 🪪

  • Are your name, date of birth, and parent-child relationships consistent across passport, certificates, and related documents?

（3）Life Stability in Japan 🏠💼

  • Can you show a reasonable plan for residence, income, and daily living after arrival or after the status change?

📄 Core Document Set (Practical “Must-Haves”)

Required documents vary by case, but most successful applications are structured around a “core set” plus case-specific supplements.

  • ✅ Application form (COE / Change / Renewal depending on your route)
  • ✅ Photo (follow size/spec rules carefully)
  • ✅ Passport copy (where applicable)
  • ✅ Lineage documents (birth/marriage/family relationship records that allow a continuous trace)
  • ✅ Residence documents (lease, intended address, etc.)
  • ✅ Financial/livelihood documents (employment offer/contract, income plan, bank balance as needed)
  • ✅ Written explanation (“Reason Letter”) structured around evidence
  • ✅ Translations for non-Japanese documents (attach clear translations)

For “Long-Term Resident” status, Japan’s official visa information provides a documents section and framework.

⚠️ Common Reasons for Extra Document Requests (or Denial Risk)

（1）Broken document continuity in the lineage chain ⚠️

  • Grandparent → parent → applicant cannot be traced without gaps.
  • Name spelling differences or date inconsistencies are not explained properly.

（2）Weak or incomplete translations ⚠️

  • If an examiner cannot reliably understand the record, extra requests become likely.

（3）Unconvincing life plan in Japan ⚠️

  • Unclear employment/income outlook, unclear residence plan, or insufficient initial funds.

（4）A “story-only” reason letter without evidence mapping ⚠️

  • The letter must function as an “evidence map,” not only personal motivation.

✅ Final Pre-Submission Checklist (Copy-Paste Ready)

（1）Lineage Proof 🧬

  • ✅ The family link (grandparent → parent → you) is traceable through documents without gaps.
  • ✅ Any events (name change, divorce, adoption, recognition of paternity, etc.) are supported and explained.
  • ✅ Spelling/notation variations are consolidated and explained in the reason letter.

（2）Identity Consistency 🪪

  • ✅ All key documents match on name, DOB, and family relationships (no contradictions).
  • ✅ Photo/passport/ID validity and formatting are correct.

（3）Life Stability (Residence & Livelihood) 🏠💼

  • ✅ Residence is secured (contract or clear arrangement; explainable timeline).
  • ✅ Income plan is realistic (employment terms clear, or sufficient funds for initial period).
  • ✅ If income is not immediate, the case is supplemented by savings and a clear explanation.

（4）Translation & File Structure 📝

  • ✅ Non-Japanese records have clear translations attached.
  • ✅ The submission is indexed (tabbed / numbered / with a document list) so nothing is missed.

（5）Reason Letter = Evidence Blueprint 📌

  • ✅ Structure: Conclusion → Supporting documents → Explanations for likely questions.
  • ✅ “High-risk points” are proactively explained (gaps, inconsistencies, life-plan issues).

🌎 Country Trend Ranking (Not Approval Rate) for Nikkei-Related LTR Cases

Important: This is not an “approval rate ranking.”
Rather, official resident statistics include breakdowns under “Long-Term Resident (Teijusha)” that can include categories such as Nikkei 3rd generation (日系３世) in the statistical tables. These structures show that Nikkei-related long-term resident cases are historically and practically concentrated in South America.

  1. 🇧🇷 Brazil
  2. 🇵🇪 Peru
  3. 🇧🇴 Bolivia
  4. 🇦🇷 Argentina
  5. 🇵🇾 Paraguay

If you want a fully data-driven ranking (exact counts by date), it should be pulled from the official “Resident Foreigners Statistics” tables where “Long-Term Resident” and its subcategories (including Nikkei-related items) are listed.

📩 Legal Support (Yokohama / Nationwide)

  • ✅ Lineage-proof design (document continuity planning)
  • ✅ Translation & name-variation consistency checks
  • ✅ Examiner-friendly filing structure (indexing, evidence mapping)
  • ✅ COE / Change / Renewal support
  • ✅ “Final Check Only” service available before submission

Tommy’s Legal Service (Gyoseishoshi Office, Yokohama)
If you want to reduce the risk of extra requests, start from a strong “evidence blueprint.”

Disclaimer: This article is general information and does not replace case-specific legal advice. Requirements and document expectations may vary by your individual facts and the reviewing office.

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富永大祐
富永大祐行政書士
日系理化学機器輸入商社、日系センサーメーカー、外資系真空機器メーカー、外資系化学装置メーカーでの国内外業務を経て、令和2年度行政書士試験に合格。令和3年4月、トミーズリーガルサービス行政書士事務所を開業。

現在は入管業務（VISA・在留資格）を中心とした専門事務所として、外国人の雇用・受け入れ、企業の国際人材戦略、在留手続のオンライン申請支援を行う。
企業・個人いずれのクライアントにも寄り添い、迅速・丁寧で負担の少ない手続きをモットーとする。

また、国際業務の経験を生かし、英語での各種案内・申請支援にも対応。

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English:
After working in Japanese and foreign-affiliated companies in the fields of scientific instruments, sensors, vacuum equipment, and chemical processing machinery, I passed the national Administrative Scrivener examination in 2020 and founded Tommy’s Legal Service Administrative Scrivener Office in April 2021.

My practice is specialized in immigration procedures—visa applications, extensions, changes of status, and online filings for both companies and individuals. I support employers and foreign nationals with fast, accurate, and stress-free application processes.
English guidance and bilingual documentation are also available.

Hobbies: Motorcycles (Honda GB350C), touring, Uber Eats delivery, tennis, golf
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