Internship, summer job, international cultural exchange

Overview

If you wish to apply for an internship (practical training at a Japanese company, etc. as part of your studies, etc.) Summer job (period of summer vacation, etc. (period not exceeding 3 months) that will contribute to the achievement of your studies and future employment If you wish to participate in international cultural exchange (a period not exceeding three months when university classes are not held, participate in an international cultural exchange project implemented by a local government in Japan) If you wish to participate in activities related to international cultural exchange at Japanese elementary and junior high schools, etc.) This is a specific activity visa for the above three cases.If you obtain a specific activity visa for summer jobs and international cultural exchange, you do not need to apply for permission to extend the period of stay for your visa.

Requirements for obtaining specific activity visas

• Requirements for undergraduate students wishing to do an internship A student from a foreign university receives no more than one year, as part of the curriculum, receiving a reward from the institution under a contract between the institution and a public or private institution in Japan Activities that engage in the work of the institution for a period of time and within a period that does not exceed one half of the training period of the university in total.
• Requirements for college students wishing to work in summer A student from a foreign university receives a fee from the institution based on a contract between the university and a public or private institution in Japan to contribute to the performance of his / her studies and future employment. Activities that engage in the duties of the institution designated by the university within a period during which classes are not held for the relevant person at the university and within a period not exceeding three months.
• Requirements for university students wishing to perform international cultural exchange Students from foreign universities participate in international cultural exchange projects implemented by local governments and receive compensation from the relevant institutions based on contracts with public and private institutions in Japan. In the period during which classes are not held for the relevant person at the university, and for a period not exceeding 3 months, at a Japanese elementary school, junior high school, high school, secondary school, special support school, vocational school, or various schools, Activities to give lectures on international cultural exchange.
• Requirements for the host organization ① A system to provide the applicant with housing during the period of stay and other necessary support is in place. (XNUMX) The applicant has a sufficient control system for immigration and residence.

Application flow

1. Prepare application documents and prepare other necessary documents. ① Application documents and attached documents ② Photograph (4cm long x 3cm wide) 1 leaf * Clear, hatless, backgroundless, photographed from the front within 3 months before application. * Write the name of the applicant on the back of the photo and attach it to the photo column of the application form. ③ Others [In the case of application for issuance of Certificate of Eligibility]-Envelope for reply (specify the address on a standard-sized envelope and attach a stamp for 392 yen (for simple registered mail)) 1 Application and application for permission to renew the period of stay (internship only)]-Present your passport and residence card-Postcard (Write your address and name)
2. Submit the application form to the Immigration Bureau.
3. You will be notified of the result in the envelope or postcard you gave to the Immigration Bureau when applying for notification of the result.
4. Procedure at the Immigration Bureau [In case of applying for a Certificate of Eligibility] Not required. [In the case of an application for permission to change the status of residence and an application for permission to renew the period of stay (internship)] Go to the Immigration Bureau, purchase an income stamp, and sign the 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.

«Attached document of internship»

[When applying for a certificate of eligibility] 1. Certificate of enrollment 1 copy 2. A copy of the internship contract between the foreign university where the applicant is enrolled and the accepting institution in Japan 1 copy 3. A letter of approval from the foreign university where the applicant is enrolled, a letter of recommendation, and materials certifying that the course will be implemented as part of the curriculum, such as credits. Documents describing treatment 4 copy 1. Documents clarifying the applicant's past residency history during the internship Appropriate * If you have never stayed in Japan for an internship in the past, please submit a document to that effect. . 5. Documents that clarify the length of study at the university where the applicant is enrolled Appropriately [When applying for permission to change status of residence] 6. Certificate of enrollment 1 copy A copy of the contract for the internship exchanged with the applicant 1 copy 2. A letter of approval from the foreign university where the applicant is enrolled, a letter of recommendation, and materials certifying that the internship will be implemented as part of the curriculum, such as credit acquisition Appropriately 1 Documents describing the details of the applicant's activities in Japan, duration, treatment such as remuneration, etc. 3 copy 4. Documents clarifying the applicant's past residency history during internships As appropriate * Previously stayed in Japan during an internship If not, please submit a document to that effect. 1. Documents that clarify the length of study at the university where the applicant is enrolled Appropriate [In the case of application for permission to extend the period of stay] 5. Extension of the period of activity in Japan, such as a letter of approval from the foreign university where the applicant is enrolled. Documents to prove

«Attached document of summer job»

[Application for Certificate of Eligibility] 1. One certificate of enrollment 1. One document to prove the applicant's vacation period 2. Between the foreign university in which the applicant is enrolled and the host institution in Japan One copy of the contract signed in the above 1. One document that describes the applicant's activities in Japan, the period, and the treatment of remuneration, etc. One copy [in the case of an application for permission to change the status of residence] 3. One copy of the certificate of proof 4. Copy of the contract signed between the foreign university in which the applicant is enrolled and the host institution in Japan 1 copy 1. Describe the applicant's activities in Japan, the period, the treatment of remuneration, etc. One document

«Attached document of international cultural exchange»

[Application for Certificate of Eligibility] 1. One certificate of enrollment 1. One document to prove the applicant's vacation period 2. A copy of the contract signed between the applicant and the host organization in Japan 1 copy 3. Document certifying that the requirements for accepting foreign university students prepared by the local government (business plan, etc.) 1 copy [in the case of application for permission to change the status of residence] 4. One document proving the period 1. One copy of the contract between the applicant and the host institution in Japan 1. One document that satisfies the requirements for accepting foreign university students prepared by the local government Materials to do (business plan, etc.) 1

Points to note when preparing application documents

1. All certificates issued in Japan must be submitted within three months from the date of issue. 3. If your submission is in a foreign language, please attach a translation.