Foreigners who can apply for activities other than those permitted under the status of residence previously granted

In most cases, foreigners with a Student Visa or Family Visa will apply. In addition, even if you have a status of residence that allows you to work, you can apply if you wish to work in an activity other than what is permitted.

New international students

If you are a new entrant to Japan under the status of residence of "College Student" (excluding re-entry), you may apply for permission to engage in an activity other than that permitted under the status of residence previously granted at the port of entry/departure.However, those who have been in Japan for less than three months are not eligible.If you are a newcomer to Japan with a college student visa and want to start a part-time job as soon as possible, or if it is too much trouble to go to the immigration bureau to apply, it is a good idea to prepare the necessary documents before coming to Japan.

If you work part-time without a permit

If a foreigner who needs permission to engage in an activity other than that permitted under the status of residence previously granted takes a part-time job without permission, or exceeds the prescribed hours, it is considered a violation of the status of residence previously granted, and the foreigner may be deported and will not be able to continue living in Japan.Even if you haven't decided what kind of part-time work you want to do, you can get permission in advance. If you want to work part-time, you should apply in advance and look for a part-time job after you get permission.The time limit for permission to engage in activities other than those permitted under the status of residence previously granted is the same as the time limit for the status of residence previously granted.If you renew your period of stay, the permission you obtained before the renewal will become invalid.

A status of residence that allows you to work within the scope of your status of residence.

The status of residence that allows you to work in Japan is diplomatic, official, orProfessor、The Arts、Religion、news、business management、Legal and accounting services、medical care、Research、Education、Technical, humanities, and international services、corporate intra-company transfer、show business、ability、technical training、Specified Activities (Working Holiday, Foreign Nurses and Care Workers based on EPA, etc.) etc.

Foreigners with the above status of residence who wish to work outside the scope of their approved activities will need to obtain permission to engage in activities other than those permitted.

Status of residence that does not allow employment in principle

Cultural Activities、short stay、studying abroad (usu. at university level)、Training、However, foreigners residing in Japan with Student Visa or Family Visa may apply for permission to engage in activities other than those permitted under the status of residence previously granted at the Immigration Bureau. Foreigners residing in Japan with a status of residence of Student or Family Resident may apply for permission to engage in activities other than those permitted under the status of residence previously granted at the Immigration Bureau. Translated with www.DeepL.com/Translator (free version)

If you obtain permission to engage in an activity other than that permitted under the status of residence previously granted, you can, in principle, work up to 28 hours per week even if your status of residence is study abroad.Also, during long holidays such as school summer vacation, you can work up to 8 hours a day.The specific scope of permission, such as during long school holidays, can be found in the Permission for Engaging in Activity other than that Permitted under the Status of Residence Previously Granted.

In addition, foreign nationals residing in Japan with family stay status can, in principle, work up to 28 hours per week with permission to engage in activities other than those permitted under the status of residence previously granted. When you are employed, you can prove that you are able to work by using "permission to engage in an activity other than that permitted under the status of residence previously granted" or "the seal of permission to engage in an activity other than that permitted under the status of residence previously granted" on your passport. Even if you obtain a permit to engage in activities other than those permitted under the status of residence previously granted, you are not allowed to work in adult entertainment businesses (coffee shops, bars, snack bars, pubs, night clubs, mahjong parlors, pachinko parlors, game centers, etc. where customers are entertained and served food and drinks).

Status of residence with no restrictions on work activities

Living in Japan Permanently (Permanent Resident Visa)、(International Marriage)、Married with a Person Who has Foreign Nationality (Marriage with Permanent Resident Visa Holder)、There are no restrictions on work activities for the four types of resident status, so there is no need to apply for activities outside of status.

Required Documents

• Application form
• Documents that clarify the details of the activities pertaining to the application.　one copy
• A resident card (including an alien registration certificate that is regarded as a resident card. The same shall apply hereinafter. to be presented
  ※When a person other than the applicant applies for permission to engage in activities other than those permitted under the status of residence previously granted, the applicant must have a copy of the resident card in his/her possession.
• Present your passport or certificate of eligibility
• If the applicant is unable to present his/her passport or certificate of eligibility, a statement of reasons stating the reason.
• Presentation of documents proving identity (when the application is submitted by an agent)

Applicant

1. Applicants themselves
2. The following persons who have been authorized to act as an intermediary for the application and who have received a request from the applicant
   • An employee of an institution managed or employed by the applicant
   • An employee of the institution where the applicant is receiving training or education
   • Employees of public interest corporations whose purpose is to facilitate the smooth acceptance of foreign nationals.
3. Lawyers or administrative scriveners who have been notified by the Director of the Regional Immigration Bureau and who have been requested by the applicant.
4. Legal representative of the applicant

Fees for applying for permission to engage in activities other than those permitted under the status of residence previously granted

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Payment of fees

• Consumption tax is not included in the amounts shown.
• At the time of request, please pay 50% of the fee and the estimated actual cost. Any unused portion will be refunded.
• Actual expenses such as transportation, fees to be paid to the Immigration Bureau, translation fees, etc. that become necessary after the commencement of work in addition to the estimated actual expenses will be billed separately.
• If a business trip to a distant location is necessary, we will charge JPY20,000 per day plus actual transportation and other expenses.

consultation or doctor's fee

There is no charge for consultations by phone, email, or in our office.

If we come to you, we will charge you the actual cost of transportation and JPY20,000 per day.

If your application is denied, you will not be charged an additional fee to reapply.
We will reapply up to one time free of charge.

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