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Cautions with “Cultural Activities” Visa
I’m an Australian who came to Japan to learn karate. Although I have a “Cultural Activities” visa, is it possible for me to obtain temporary work freely just like a foreign
student?
Those who have the visa status of “College Student” or “Dependent” are not permitted to get a full-time job; however, it is possible for them to take a part-time job for a limited time if they are able to obtain temporary work permission from the Immigration Office. Naturally, the Immigration Office will expect the wages to be spent on living expenses.
However, it’s not easy for those who have a visa status of “Cultural Activities” to acquire this permission.
This is because one of the qualifications for this visa is that the applicant can afford to stay in Japan for one or two years without working; therefore, by law they should not need to work.
Of course, if there is a special reason, permission may be granted, but for that you need to explain the special reason very clearly and prove it.
Advisor: NIITSU Kyohei (Immigration Lawyer)
