Press visa

What is a coverage visa?

A newsletter visa is a visa related to coverage and other press activity based on a contract with a foreign press.

Requirements for getting a coverage visa

1. "Foreign press organizations" refers to institutions that aim to report such as newspaper companies, communications companies, broadcasting stations, news movie companies that headquartered in foreign countries.
2. "Contract" includes delegation, consignment, commission, etc. in addition to employment. However, it must be continuous with a specific agency.
3. "Interview" of "coverage and other coverage activities" is an example, and in addition to the interviews conducted to inform the general public of events of society, in addition to photographing, editing, broadcasting etc. necessary for reporting Activities are included.

However, even if it is an activity that these people do, if it is not an activity related to the report, activities related to the production of entertainment programs of television, for example, are not included.

Notice of application for newsletter visa

In order to obtain a newsletter visa, it is difficult to obtain a visa without sufficiently demonstrating in writing that you have the above requirements.
For foreign visitors residing in Japan, in principle, the applicant himself must visit the regional immigration bureau (immigration office, branch office, branch office), etc. and submit documents such as application etc. Hmm.
You can get a press visa for 3 years or 1 year.

Application flow

1. Prepare application documents and other necessary documents.

1. ① Application documents and attached documents
2. 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. 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.

Category of press coverage visa

There are two categories of press visas. The type of attached documents when applying is different depending on the category.

"Category 1"

Those who have a foreign press registration certificate issued by a spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

"Category 2"

Those who do not fall into category 1

Attachment documents necessary for application

[Application for Certificate of Eligibility]

"Category 1"

1. One document certifying that the foreign media organization that employs the applicant employs employees who have been issued a foreign press registration card by a spokesperson from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

"Category 2"

1. Documents proving the content, period, status, and remuneration of the activity (one of ① to ③)

① When employed by a foreign press

• ・ A copy of the letter of dispatch from a foreign agency
• ・ Copies of contracts with foreign media
• ・ Certificate of employment at a foreign news agency

② In case of being employed in Japan by a foreign press

• ・ Document that specifies the working conditions to be delivered to workers based on Article 15 (1) of the Labor Standards Act and Article 5 of the Ordinance for Enforcement of the Act.

③ As a freelancer based on a contract with a foreign press organization

• ・ Copies of contracts, etc. with foreign news media 1 copy of material that outlines foreign news media (name of representative, history, organization, facility, number of staff, media coverage, etc.)

【Application for permission to change status of residence】

"Category 1"

1. One document certifying that the foreign media organization that employs the applicant employs employees who have been issued a foreign press registration card by a spokesperson from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

"Category 2"

1. Documents proving the content, period, status, and remuneration of the activity (one of ① to ③)

① When employed by a foreign press

• ・ A copy of the letter of dispatch from a foreign agency
• ・ Copies of contracts with foreign media
• ・ Certificate of employment at a foreign news agency

② In case of being employed in Japan by a foreign press

• ・ Document that specifies the working conditions to be delivered to workers based on Article 15 (1) of the Labor Standards Act and Article 5 of the Ordinance for Enforcement of the Act.

③ As a freelancer based on a contract with a foreign press organization

• ・ Copies of contracts, etc. with foreign news media 1 copy of material that outlines foreign news media (name of representative, history, organization, facility, number of staff, media coverage, etc.)

【Application for extension period application period】

"Category 1"

1. One copy of the foreign press registration card issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson.

"Category 2"

1. Document clarifying the details of the applicant's activities (one of ① to ③)

1. ① A copy of the dispatch letter from a foreign press
2. ② A copy of the contract with a foreign press
3. ③Certificate of employment created by a foreign news agency (limited to those that indicate the name, location and telephone number of the institution you belong to) Resident tax taxation (or tax exemption) certificate and tax payment certificate (XNUMX year total One with income and tax payment status listed)

Points to note when preparing application documents

1. 1. Please submit all certificates issued in Japan within the period of 3 months from issue date.
2. 2. If the documents to be submitted are in foreign languages, please attach a translation.