| List of Visas by Type
Click status of residence
type for further details
| Status of Residence |
Duration |
permission to work |
| Diplomat |
duration of position |
permitted |
| Official |
" |
| Professor |
3 yr., 1 yr. |
| Artist |
3 yr., 1 yr. |
| Religion |
3 yr., 1 yr. |
| Media |
3 yr., 1 yr. |
| Investment/Management |
3 yr., 1 yr. |
| Law/Accounting |
3 yr., 1 yr. |
| Medical |
3 yr., 1 yr. |
| Researcher |
3 yr., 1 yr. |
| Education |
3 yr., 1 yr. |
| Engineer |
3 yr., 1 yr. |
| Humanities/International
Services |
3 yr., 1 yr. |
| Intra-company
Transfer |
3 yr., 1 yr. |
| Entertainer |
1 yr, 6 mo., 3 mo. |
| Skilled
Labor |
3 yr., 1 yr. |
| Cultural
Activities |
1 yr, 6 mo. |
not permitted to work without
prior approval from Immigration Bureau |
| Short
term (tourist visa) |
90 days, 15 days |
| College
Student |
2 yr., 1 yr. |
| Pre-college
Student |
1 yr, 6 mo. |
| Trainee |
1 yr, 6 mo. |
| Dependent |
3 yr., 2 yr., 1 yr, 6 mo., 3 mo. |
| Designated
Activities |
3 yr., 1 yr, 6 mo. |
permitted* |
| Permanent
Resident |
no limit |
activities not limited in
regards to visa status |
| Spouse
or Child of Japanese National |
3 yr., 1 yr. |
| Spouse
or Child of Perm Resident |
3 yr., 1 yr. |
| Long
Term Resident |
3 yr., 1 yr. |
* not permitted in certain cases
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