Permission to Engage in Activity Other Than Permitted
If your status of residence doesn't include work (e.g. Student or Dependent), get this permission before taking a part-time job. Students may then work up to 28 hours a week.
If your status of residence doesn't include work (e.g. Student or Dependent), get this permission before taking a part-time job. Students may then work up to 28 hours a week.
Steps
- 1Confirm your status can apply (e.g. Student, Dependent) and the work isn't an excluded type (e.g. adult entertainment).
- 2Submit the application at your regional immigration bureau, or together with another residence application online.
- 3Once granted, the permission is recorded on the back of your residence card.
What to bring
- Residence card
- Passport
- Application for permission to engage in activity other than permitted
- Documents describing the intended work (when individual permission is needed)
Official sources
Information, not advice
This guide is general information only — not legal, administrative, tax or other professional advice, and not a filing service. Rules and procedures can change; always confirm with the official window or website. For your specific situation, consult a licensed professional or contact the relevant government office directly.
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