Part-time Work Permission

Students on a student visa may apply for work permission, officially known as "permission to engage in activity other than that permitted under the status of residence previously granted" (shikakugai katsudo kyoka).


Regulations and Limitations

After you obtain work permission, you may work up to 28 hours per week during the semester and up to 40 hours (8 hours a day) during the semester breaks. This application process usually takes about three weeks, but it may take longer depending on the Immigration Bureau's workload. The work permit is a stamp placed in your passport. Your employer may request a copy for his/her records. The same work permit can be used in different work places and is valid for the duration of your landing permission. The working permission expires on the same day as the student's Status of Residence.


Prohibited Places of Employment

Students may not engage in any work related to the adult- entertainment industry including, but not limited to, hostess clubs, pachinko parlors, adult-entertainment internet businesses, escort services, and telephone-based dating services.


Application Procedure

  1. Visit the Immigration Office and submit these documents:
    • Working Permission Application Form (Use a black ink pen, do not use pencil) available at the immigration office or below.
    • Copies of both sides of alien registration card (please also bring your original card with you).
    • New students who have not received their card yet should make a copy of the Alien Registration Application receipt which you obtain from your ward office.
    • Copy of your passport showing a) your personal information and b) "Landing Permission" stamp
    • Bring your original
  2. Pick up permit at the immigration office: The immigration office will send you a postcard notifying you that your permit is ready. Take the post card along with your alien registration card/receipt and passport to immigration to get your permit. Your work permit will be a sticker that is put in your passport.
  3. Give a copy of your work permit to your employer.

Application Form

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If you have further questions, please contact TUJ's visa coordinator at visa@tuj.temple.edu.