Documents Required for Application for Approval

In addition to the “application form for dependency approval”, documents that can prove the relationship (from a member’s side), that the parties are living in the same household, and the financial dependency relationship must be attached.

1. Documents that prove the relationship and birthdates

A copy of family register, certificate verifying items on the family register, proof of birth (marriage) registration, certificate of residence (only when applying for an approval of a spouse or child and the member is the householder)

Note:
Multiple copies of the family register may be required depending on the reason for dependency.

2. Documents showing that the parties are living in the same household

For individuals who are financially supported by a member and approved as a dependent only when they live in the same household as the member, a “certificate of residence” that shows all household members of the member is required.

3. Documents for confirming dependency

For individuals other than a spouse and children, a document of “reasons for dependency” with the member’s name and seal.

Note that if there is a person with a primary duty to support that individual (example: if the mother of the member is applying, the person with the primary duty to support her is the member’s father), documents that verify the income and state of participation in health insurance of the priority person responsible for support is required.

4. Proof of income

For individuals aged 18 or older, the following documents are required. However, since the requirement varies depending on the situation, it is recommended that contact is made with the personnel responsible for the PMAC procedures at the school in advance.

Example of attachments that proves one’s income

Individuals with no income in the last 3 years (homemakers, students)	A certificate of tax exemption (that proves that the income is 0 yen) A certificate of enrollment (copy of a student card showing its expiration date is also accepted) is acceptable only for students who have not reached the fiscal year end after their 22nd birthday. Note: Students engaged in part-time jobs are included in the “individuals with income” section below.
Individuals with income (part-time workers)	A certificate of expected annual income issued by the employer and proof that shows the individual does not participate in social insurance
Self-employed individuals	A copy of a tax return with the stamped seal of a taxation office on it.
Individuals who retired during the last 3 years	A copy of a retirement record of Employment Insurance (1)/(2) or a copy of benefit qualified certificate of unemployment benefit and a written pledge, etc. Note: The necessary documents vary depending on whether the person is receiving Employment Insurance benefits or disclaiming/postponing them. If not participating in employment insurance, a retirement certificate from the workplace and a certificate proving that the person does not participate in employment insurance.
Individuals aged 60 or older	A copy of pension revision (determination) notification If an individual is not receiving pension benefits, an affidavit stating the reasons for not receiving them