Part-Time Work: Permission to Engage in Activities Other Than the Status of Residence
Family Stay Visa holders are not allowed to work by default.
However, with special permission called “Permission to Engage in Activities Other Than the Status of Residence Granted”, part-time work is possible.
- • Limit: Up to 28 hours per week
• Allowed jobs: Simple part-time work (restaurants, convenience stores, factory work, etc.)
• Not allowed: Jobs related to adult entertainment or sex industry
• Note: Unlike Student Visa holders, there is no relaxation during vacation periods. The 28-hour weekly limit applies all year.
How to Apply:
- 1. Submit the application form at Immigration Bureau
2. Provide Residence Card, Passport, and Statement of Reasons
3. No need to have a confirmed part-time job at the time of application
4. If approved, your Residence Card will be stamped with permission
Common Reasons for Refusal (Why Applications Get Rejected)
Even if you submit all documents, your Family Stay Visa (Dependent Visa Japan) may be refused in certain situations.
1.Unstable or insufficient income of the sponsor — Immigration must be convinced that you can financially support your family in Japan.
2.Lack of proper housing — If the accommodation is considered unsuitable for family members.
3.Unclear or missing family relationship documents — Incomplete or outdated marriage/birth certificates, or failure to provide legally recognized adoption papers.
4.Doubts about the authenticity of marriage — If the marriage is suspected to be a “marriage of convenience.”
5.Incorrect visa category — For example, applying for Family Stay when you should apply as “Spouse of Japanese National” or “Spouse of Permanent Resident.”
6.Past immigration violations — Previous overstays or visa breaches can negatively affect the application.