An arrangement where students undertake work experience at a company under certain conditions is generally called an “Internship.” A ‘Designated Activities’ visa will be issued in this case. Your school has to make a contract regarding working conditions for your students as a part of your school curriculum with the company in Japan. Your students will take part in the activities by receiving remuneration from the company.

Regarding the procedure, the Japanese company staff member should go to the nearest immigration office and apply for a certificate of stay permit. If it is accepted the certificate will be sent to them. After you receive this certificate from the company you will be able to get the visa at the Japanese Embassy or a consulate in the U.S.A. and come to Japan.

The duration of stay in Japan for your students is one year. If your university offers a four-year course, your students will be able to stay for one more year only after you repeat the same procedure. In the case that your students do not receive remuneration and stay more than 90 days, the applicable visa will then be ‘Cultural Activity.’ In the case their stay is less than 90 days their status will be ‘Short Stay.