Work Permit for Part-time Jobs

Those with “Student”, “Cultural Activities” or “Dependent” status of residence, are not permitted to work. Only those who need to supplement school and living expenses will be able to obtain a “Permission to engage in activity other than that permitted under the status of residence previously granted” (work-permit), allowing them to work part-time. Those who work without this permission will be subject to punishment or deportation from Japan.

Even if you obtain this permission, working hours is limited. Those with “Student” and “Dependent” will be allowed to work up to 28 hours per week. Those with “Student” can work up to 8 hours a day only during a long vacation. It is forbidden to work more than the restrictive working hours. Those with “Cultural Activities” need to apply for the permission for each job. So after you find the work, you need to apply for the permission. It will be illegal act if they start working before you obtain this permission. Please be sure to obtain the permission before starting to work.

Required Documents

1. Application for Permission to engage in activity other than that permitted under the status of residence previously granted（The application form is available at the Immigration Bureau, or it can be downloaded from the Ministry of Justice homepage. The Support Office also provides it.）
2. Passport
3. Residence Card (or Alien Registration Card)

*When those with “Student” are going to engage in the activities to assist in education or research at Osaka University by making a contract with Osaka University, such as a teaching fellow (TF), teaching assistant (TA), student assistant (SA), research assistant (RA), tutor for international students, or part-time job to assist research/experiment of Osaka University, this permission is not required. Even if the part time job involves a contract with Osaka University, there may be cases in which this permission is required, so if you are unsure about it, please contact the Support Office.