As a general rule, you cannot work part-time with a "Student" visa. To do so, you must apply for and receive permission to engage in activities outside of those permitted under the visa status of residence granted by the Immigration Bureau.

How to apply for "Permission to engage in activities other than those permitted under the status of residence ...

If you want to work part-time, you must go to the Immigration Bureau yourself and apply for "permission to engage in activities other than those permitted under the status of residence permitted" and receive permission. Once you have received permission, you do not need to reapply during the validity period even if you change jobs.

*Even if you have "permission to engage in activities other than that permitted under the status of residence previously granted," you will need to reapply if your university changes.

Documents required for application for permission to engage in activities other than that permitted under the status of residence previously granted

• ?Application for permission to engage in activities other than that permitted under the status of residence previously granted
• ·passport
• ?Residence card

*It may take up to a month from the time of application until permission to engage in activities other than those permitted under the status of residence permitted under the visa is issued. During busy periods at the Immigration Bureau (especially from March to May), it may take even longer.

Points to note when renewing your period of stay

When you renew your period of stay, you will also need to reapply for permission to engage in activities other than those permitted under the status of residence permitted under the visa. You can also apply for permission to engage in activities other than those permitted under the visa of your residence permit at the same time as applying for an extension of your period of stay.

Part-time job conditions

Maximum working hours

International students are limited to working up to 28 hours a week. However, during long vacation periods, they are allowed to work up to 8 hours a day. Please check your academic calendar to see when long vacation periods are.

Strictly adhere to the permitted time!

If you work more than the permitted hours (28 hours per week) of your non-qualified activity permission, you will be in violation of the Immigration Control Act and will be subject to police and immigration control. In that case, you will be subject to disciplinary action within the university and your tuition reduction will be cancelled. You may also be denied renewal of your period of stay or be forced to leave the country.

Prohibited businesses

In industries that fall under the category of adult entertainment businesses, even jobs such as cleaning or dishwashing are not permitted.

[Examples of prohibited industries]

Bars, cabarets, nightclubs, pachinko parlours, game centres, soaplands, strip clubs, love hotels, private massage parlours, snack bars and pubs with hostesses, outcall and dispatch fashion health services, mail order adult video businesses, etc. Some girls' bars and maid cafes also belong to the sex industry.

Part-time work is prohibited during leave of absence!

The requirement for permission to engage in activities other than those permitted under the status of residence granted under the status of residence permitted ...

*As a general rule, you will not be able to stay in Japan during your leave of absence.