Internship, summer job, international cultural exchange
One of the applicable types of specific activity visa is"Interns, summer jobs, international cultural exchange"There is a thing called.
This is because foreign university students,
- ● InternshipIf you wish to participate in practical training at a Japanese company as part of your studies, etc.
- ● Summer Job(If you wish to engage in work at a Japanese company during summer vacation, etc. (a period not exceeding 3 months) that will contribute to your studies and future employment)
- ● International Cultural Exchange(During a period not exceeding three months when university classes are not held, participants wish to participate in international cultural exchange projects conducted by local governments in Japan and give lectures on international cultural exchange at elementary and junior high schools in Japan.) case
This is a specific activity visa that can be granted if the above three points are met.
*If you obtain a specific activity visa for summer jobs and international cultural exchange, there is no need to apply for permission to extend your visa period of stay.
Requirements for obtaining specific activity visas
- ■ Requirements for university students who wish to do an internship
- As a part of the curriculum, foreign university students receive remuneration from the institution based on the contract between the university and public and private institutions in Japan, and are multiplied in a period not exceeding 1 years Be engaged in the work of the institution within a period not exceeding 2 for 1 of the university's term of study.
- ■ Requirements for college students seeking summer jobs
- A student of a foreign university will be paid by the institution based on a contract between the university and a public or private institution of Japan in order to contribute to the accomplishment of the academic work and future employment, Is not performed and within a period not exceeding 3 months, it is an activity engaged in the work of the relevant institution designated by the university.
- ■ Requirements for university students wishing to participate in international cultural exchange
- Students from a foreign university participate in a project aimed at international cultural exchanges conducted by local governments and receive fees from the institution based on contracts with public and private institutions in Japan, Activities to give lectures on international cultural exchange at elementary and junior high schools, junior high schools, high schools, secondary education schools, special support schools, vocational schools, vocational schools and various schools within a period not to be held and not exceeding 3 months .
- ■ Host institution requirements
- ① To provide the applicant with a system to provide housing and other necessary support during the period of stay.
- ② It is necessary to have adequate management system for applicant's immigration and residence.
Application flow
- 1. Prepare application documents and other necessary documents.
- ① Application documents and attached documents
- ② Picture (Vertical 4 cm × Width 3 cm) 1 Leaves
※ Captured from the front within 3 months before application, sharp with no background.
Please describe the name of the applicant on the back of the photo and paste it in the photo column of the application form. - ③ Other
- [Application for Certificate of Eligibility]
- ・ Response envelope (one with a 392 yen postage stamp (for simple registered mail) after stating the address on a standard envelope)
- 【Application for permission to change status of residence and application for renewal of period of stay】
- · Present passport and residence card
- · Postcard (write address and name)
- 2. Apply to the Immigration Bureau
- Submit the above documents.
- 3. Notification of results
- An envelope or postcard delivered to the Immigration Bureau at the time of application will receive notification of the result.
- 4. Procedures at the Immigration Bureau
- [Application for Certificate of Eligibility]
- You do not need.
- 【Application for permission to change status of residence and application for renewal of period of stay】
- Go to Immigration Bureau, purchase revenue stamps and sign a receipt.
Attachment documents necessary for application
Internship, Summer Job, Specific Activities for International Cultural Exchange The documents required for visa are basically as follows, but the necessary documents differ depending on the person.
【Application for granting Certificate of Eligibility】
- ■ Internship attachments
- 1. Student enrollment certificate (1 copy)
- 2. 1 copy of the internship contract signed between the foreign university where the applicant is enrolled and the accepting organization in Japan.
- 3. Letter of approval or recommendation from the applicant's overseas university, and documents certifying that the program will be part of a course of study (e.g., to acquire credits) as appropriate
- 4. One document detailing the applicant's activities in Japan, period, remuneration, etc.
- 5. Documents clarifying the applicant's past residence history during internships (as appropriate)
※ If you have not stayed in Japan in the past internship, please file a statement to that effect in the past. - 6. Documents clarifying the length of study at the university where the applicant is enrolled, as appropriate.
- ■ Summer job attachments
- 1. Student enrollment certificate (1 copy)
- 2. One document certifying the applicant's leave period
- 3. One copy of the contract signed between the foreign university where the applicant is enrolled and the accepting institution in Japan.
- 4. One document detailing the applicant's activities in Japan, period, remuneration, etc.
- ■ International Cultural Exchange Attachments
- 1. Student enrollment certificate (1 copy)
- 2. One document certifying the applicant's leave period
- 3. One copy of the contract signed between the applicant and the accepting organization in Japan
- 4. One copy of a document prepared by the local government certifying that the requirements for accepting foreign university students are met (business plan, etc.)
【Application for permission to change status of residence】
- ■ Internship attachments
- 1. Student enrollment certificate (1 copy)
- 2. 1 copy of the internship contract signed between the foreign university where the applicant is enrolled and the accepting organization in Japan.
- 3. Letter of approval or recommendation from the applicant's overseas university, and documents certifying that the program will be part of a course of study (e.g., to acquire credits) as appropriate
- 4. One document detailing the applicant's activities in Japan, period, remuneration, etc.
- 5. Documents clarifying the applicant's past residence history during internships (as appropriate)
※ If you have not stayed in Japan in the past internship, please file a statement to that effect in the past. - 6. Documents clarifying the length of study at the university where the applicant is enrolled, as appropriate.
- ■ Summer job attachments
- 1. One document certifying the applicant's leave period
- 2. One copy of the contract signed between the foreign university where the applicant is enrolled and the accepting institution in Japan.
- 3. One document detailing the applicant's activities in Japan, period, remuneration, etc.
- ■ International Cultural Exchange Attachments
- 1. One document certifying the applicant's leave period
- 2. One copy of the contract signed between the applicant and the accepting organization in Japan
- 3. One copy of a document prepared by the local government certifying that the requirements for accepting foreign university students are met (business plan, etc.)
【Application for renewal of period of stay】
- ■ Internship attachments
- 1. Material certifying prolongation of the period of activities in Japan, such as an approval letter from a foreign university where the applicant is enrolled, as appropriate
*There is no application for permission to extend the period of stay for summer jobs and international cultural exchanges.
Points to note when preparing application documents
- 1. Please submit all certificates issued in Japan within the period of 3 months from issue date.
- 2. If the documents to be submitted are in foreign languages, please attach a translation.