Designated Activities
118 entries · 118 confirmed · Rulebook checked on 2026-10-22.
Every statement on this site that states a rule traces to an entry here. Each entry cites an official document, quotes it, and shows when we checked it. Entries that are not confirmed are marked and are not used as fact.
What it is · 13Who qualifies · 42Numbers and tests · 14Periods · 13Deadlines · 3Fees · 4How it works · 11Penalties · 1Lists and tables · 6Recent changes · 11
What it is
- The Digital Nomad status is a Designated Activities category that lets a remote worker stay in Japan for no more than six months while working remotely for a foreign employer or selling services or goods to people abroad using ICT.
Quote from the source
外国の法令に準拠して設立された法人その他の外国の団体との雇用契約に基づいて、本邦において情報通信技術を用いて当該団体の外国にある事業所における業務に従事する活動
Quote matched the source on 2026-10-23
在留資格「特定活動」(デジタルノマド(国際的なリモートワーク等を目的として本邦に滞在する者)及びその配偶者・子) 特定活動(告示53号)の活動 · Checked on 2026-10-22 - The ISA explains the insurance requirement exists because people in this status are not mid-to-long-term residents and therefore cannot join Japan's public health insurance.
Quote from the source
当該在留資格で日本に滞在する方は、上記A5のとおり「中長期在留者」に該当せず、日本の公的医療保険に加入できないことから
Quote matched the source on 2026-10-23
デジタルノマド向けの在留資格「特定活動」Q&A(令和6年7月時点) Q10/A10 · Checked on 2026-10-22 - People staying under the Digital Nomad status are not issued a residence card.
Quote from the source
※ 在留カードの交付対象外となります。
Quote matched the source on 2026-10-23
在留資格「特定活動」(デジタルノマド(国際的なリモートワーク等を目的として本邦に滞在する者)及びその配偶者・子) 在留期間 · Checked on 2026-10-22 - The Future Creation Individual system (J-Find), started in April 2023, grants a Designated Activities status of up to two years to graduates of top overseas universities who want to job-hunt or prepare to start a business in Japan.
Quote from the source
2023年4月から未来創造人材制度(J-Find)が導入され、優秀な海外大学等を卒業等した方が、本邦において「就職活動」又は「起業準備活動」を行う場合、在留資格「特定活動」(未来創造人材)を付与され、最長2年間の在留が可能となります。
Quote matched the source on 2026-10-23
優秀な海外大学等を卒業した者が起業活動・就職活動を行う場合(J-Find) 制度の概要 · Checked on 2026-10-22 · In force from 2023-04-01 - Besides job hunting and startup preparation, J-Find permits paid work to the extent needed to fund those activities.
Quote from the source
これらの活動を行うために必要な資金を補うため必要な範囲内の報酬を受ける活動
Quote matched the source on 2026-10-23
出入国管理及び難民認定法第七条第一項第二号の規定に基づき同法別表第一の五の表の下欄に掲げる活動を定める件(特定活動告示) 第五十一号 · Checked on 2026-10-22 - The Special Highly Skilled Professional system (J-Skip), launched in April 2023, grants Highly Skilled Professional status on the basis of academic or work history plus income, separate from the points-based system, with more generous benefits.
Quote from the source
2023年4月から特別高度人材制度(J-Skip)が導入され、これまでの高度人材ポイント制とは別途、学歴又は職歴と、年収が一定の水準以上であれば「高度専門職」の在留資格を付与し
Quote matched the source on 2026-10-23
特別高度人材制度(J-Skip) 制度の概要 · Checked on 2026-10-22 · In force from 2023-04-01 - For the income test, annual income means the pay expected from the Highly Skilled Professional activity in Japan from the contracting and overseas organisations, not income earned in past stays.
Quote from the source
過去の在留における年収ではなく、申請に係る高度専門職外国人としての活動に、本邦において、従事することにより受ける(予定)年収を意味します。
Quote matched the source on 2026-10-23
特別高度人材制度(J-Skip) 申請書類等について/年収について · Checked on 2026-10-22 - The Startup Visa scheme lets a person do business-preparation activities in Japan for up to two years under the management and support of a municipality or private operator certified by the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry.
Quote from the source
経済産業大臣から認定を受けた地方公共団体又は民間事業者(以下「外国人起業促進実施団体」という。)による管理・支援の下、起業準備活動を行うための在留資格を付与され、最長2年間、起業準備活動を行うことができます。
Quote matched the source on 2026-10-23
外国人起業家(外国人起業活動促進事業) 制度概要 · Checked on 2026-10-22 - Spouses and children supported by a Startup Visa holder can stay under a companion Designated Activities status (notice No. 45) for their daily activities.
Quote from the source
前号に掲げる活動を指定されて在留する者の扶養を受ける配偶者又は子として行う日常的な活動
Quote matched the source on 2026-10-23
出入国管理及び難民認定法第七条第一項第二号の規定に基づき同法別表第一の五の表の下欄に掲げる活動を定める件(特定活動告示) 第四十五号 · Checked on 2026-10-22 - A graduate of a Japanese university who is recommended by the university can switch from Student status to Designated Activities for up to six months after graduation to set up a company and then move to the Business Manager status.
Quote from the source
最長で卒業後6月滞在することを可能とします
Quote matched the source on 2026-10-23
本邦の大学等を卒業した留学生による起業活動(1 本邦の大学等を卒業して起業活動を行うことを希望する方) 制度の概要 · Checked on 2026-10-22 - A continued job-hunting group consists of graduates who held Student status and graduated from a Japanese university (including junior college and graduate school) or technical college; special-course (betsuka) students, auditors, credit-course students and research students are excluded from that group.
Quote from the source
在留資格「留学」をもって在留する本邦の学校教育法上の大学(短期大学及び大学院を含む。以下同じ。)を卒業した外国人
Quote matched the source on 2026-10-23
本邦の大学等を卒業した留学生が就職活動を行う場合 対象者 1 · Checked on 2026-10-22 - This status lets graduates of Japanese universities work full-time in a wider range of jobs than the Engineer/Humanities/International Services status allows, including service and manufacturing work, provided the job involves smooth communication in Japanese and uses what they studied in Japan.
Quote from the source
本制度においては、上記諸要件が満たされれば、これらの活動も可能です。
Quote matched the source on 2026-10-23
留学生の就職支援に係る「特定活動」(本邦大学等卒業者)についてのガイドライン(令和8年4月改定) 1 本制度の概要 · Checked on 2026-10-22 - Designated Activities is a catch-all status for activities the Minister of Justice specifies individually for each foreigner, with examples such as working holiday and EPA nurse or care-worker candidates.
Quote from the source
該当例としては、外交官等の家事使用人、ワーキング・ホリデー、経済連携協定に基づく外国人看護師・介護福祉士候補者等
Quote matched the source on 2026-10-23
在留資格「特定活動」 この在留資格に該当する活動 · Checked on 2026-10-22
Who qualifies
- Income is normally judged on the most recent annual income, but a post-promotion or new-hire contract salary that is expected to reach 10,000,000 yen going forward can also satisfy the test.
Quote from the source
原則として、直近の年収が1,000万円以上であることが必要ですが
Quote matched the source on 2026-10-23
デジタルノマド向けの在留資格「特定活動」Q&A(令和6年7月時点) Q9/A9 · Checked on 2026-10-22 - For a sole proprietor, income is assessed on profit after necessary expenses, not on the contract amount.
Quote from the source
契約金額ではなく、必要となる諸経費を差し引いた利益の金額をもって要件を評価することとなります。
Quote matched the source on 2026-10-23
デジタルノマド向けの在留資格「特定活動」Q&A(令和6年7月時点) Q9/A9 · Checked on 2026-10-22 - Several income streams, such as contracts with multiple companies, can be added together to reach 10,000,000 yen if they are regarded as stable income.
Quote from the source
複数の収入があり、かつ、それが安定的な収入と認められる場合に、合算して年収1,000万円以上と評価できる
Quote matched the source on 2026-10-23
デジタルノマド向けの在留資格「特定活動」Q&A(令和6年7月時点) Q9/A9 · Checked on 2026-10-22 - The applicant must hold private medical insurance, such as overseas travel accident insurance, that covers death, injury and illness for the whole planned stay in Japan.
Quote from the source
死亡、負傷及び疾病に係る海外旅行傷害保険等の医療保険に加入していること(滞在予定期間をカバーするもの)。
Quote matched the source on 2026-10-23
在留資格「特定活動」(デジタルノマド(国際的なリモートワーク等を目的として本邦に滞在する者)及びその配偶者・子) その他要件 · Checked on 2026-10-22 - Per the ISA Q&A, the policy must also cover death, by including either repatriation of remains or an insurance payout on death; no minimum amount is set for the death benefit.
Quote from the source
死亡については遺体輸送費又は死亡した場合の保険金支給が補償内容として含まれていることが必要です。
Quote matched the source on 2026-10-23
デジタルノマド向けの在留資格「特定活動」Q&A(令和6年7月時点) Q10/A10 · Checked on 2026-10-22 - To apply for the Digital Nomad status a person must hold the nationality of a country or region that is a short-stay visa-exemption country, is a tax-treaty partner (or a designated reciprocal tax-exemption country), and appears in Appendix 14 of the Designated Activities notice.
Quote from the source
かつ、短期滞在査証免除国のうち、別表第十四に掲げるものの国籍者等であること。
Quote matched the source on 2026-10-23
出入国管理及び難民認定法第七条第一項第二号の規定に基づき同法別表第一の五の表の下欄に掲げる活動を定める件(特定活動告示) 本則第五十三号ロ・別表第十四 · Checked on 2026-10-22 - A spouse or child who is financially supported by a Digital Nomad permit holder can accompany them under a related Designated Activities status, for up to six months without renewal.
Quote from the source
本邦において6月を超えない期間滞在して国際的なリモートワーク等を行う者として特定活動の在留資格を決定された者の扶養を受ける配偶者又は子として行う日常的な活動
Quote matched the source on 2026-10-23
在留資格「特定活動」(デジタルノマド(国際的なリモートワーク等を目的として本邦に滞在する者)及びその配偶者・子) デジタルノマドの配偶者・子(告示54号) · Checked on 2026-10-22 - Accompanying spouses and children must be nationals of a short-stay visa-exempt country or region listed in Appendix 15 of the notice; that list is longer than the worker's Appendix 14 list, and there is no tax-treaty condition.
Quote from the source
短期滞在査証免除国のうち、別表第十五に掲げるものの国籍者等であって、前号ニに該当するもの
Quote matched the source on 2026-10-23
出入国管理及び難民認定法第七条第一項第二号の規定に基づき同法別表第一の五の表の下欄に掲げる活動を定める件(特定活動告示) 第五十四号 · Checked on 2026-10-22 - Digital Nomads cannot work under an employment contract with any organisation in Japan, and permission to engage in other activities is in principle not granted.
Quote from the source
資格外活動許可は原則認められない。本邦の公私の機関との雇用契約等に基づく就労活動は不可。
Quote matched the source on 2026-10-23
在留資格「特定活動」(デジタルノマド(国際的なリモートワーク等を目的として本邦に滞在する者)及びその配偶者・子) 在留資格に該当する活動 · Checked on 2026-10-22 - The ISA states that income earned in Japan is often tax-exempt under a tax treaty when the person stays 183 days or fewer in the tax year or in any consecutive 12 months, but conditions differ by treaty.
Quote from the source
日本での滞在期間が課税年度又は継続する12か月においても合計 183日以下である等の租税条約上の要件を満たせば、日本において免税となります
Quote matched the source on 2026-10-23
デジタルノマド向けの在留資格「特定活動」Q&A(令和6年7月時点) Q7/A7 · Checked on 2026-10-22 - The applicant must have graduated from, or completed a graduate course at, a university that ranks in the top 100 on at least two of three world rankings (QS, THE and ARWU), and must hold a degree or professional degree.
Quote from the source
3つの世界大学ランキング(※1)中、2つ以上で100位以内にランクインしている大学(※2)を卒業、又はその大学の大学院の課程を修了して学位又は専門職学位を授与されていること。
Quote matched the source on 2026-10-23
優秀な海外大学等を卒業した者が起業活動・就職活動を行う場合(J-Find) 1 対象大学 · Checked on 2026-10-22 - The Designated Activities notice (No. 51) limits J-Find to people aged 18 or over, for a stay of no more than two years, covering job hunting and business-preparation activities.
Quote from the source
次のいずれにも該当する十八歳以上の者が本邦において二年を超えない期間滞在して行う、就職活動
Quote matched the source on 2026-10-23
出入国管理及び難民認定法第七条第一項第二号の規定に基づき同法別表第一の五の表の下欄に掲げる活動を定める件(特定活動告示) 第五十一号 · Checked on 2026-10-22 - A dependent spouse or child of a J-Find holder can accompany them under a related Designated Activities status, and needs permission for activities outside status if they want to work.
Quote from the source
扶養する配偶者・子は、在留資格「特定活動」(未来創造人材の配偶者等)が付与され、帯同することが可能。
Quote matched the source on 2026-10-23
未来創造人材制度(J-Find)の概要 配偶者・子について · Checked on 2026-10-22 - A Highly Skilled Professional No. 1 holder need not keep meeting the J-Skip criteria at all times, but cannot get an extension if the criteria are not met when applying for renewal.
Quote from the source
ただし、在留期間更新許可申請の際に特別高度人材の基準を満たしていない場合は、在留期間の更新の許可を受けることはできません。
Quote matched the source on 2026-10-23
特別高度人材制度(J-Skip) 申請書類等について · Checked on 2026-10-22 - To apply, a person must show either at least one year of business operation or management experience, or a doctorate, master's or professional degree in business management or a field related to the planned business.
Quote from the source
事業の経験又は管理について1年以上従事していることを証する文書
Quote matched the source on 2026-10-23
外国人起業家(外国人起業活動促進事業) 在留資格認定証明書交付申請/提出書類 · Checked on 2026-10-22 - The founder must have Japanese ability equivalent to CEFR B2 in the Japanese-language reference framework, or be certain to employ a full-time staff member who does.
Quote from the source
「日本語教育の参照枠」B2相当の日本語能力を有すること又は同能力を有する常勤職員を雇用することが確実であること
Quote matched the source on 2026-10-23
本邦の大学等を卒業した留学生による起業活動(1 本邦の大学等を卒業して起業活動を行うことを希望する方) 日本語能力に係る要件 · Checked on 2026-10-22 - The applicant must either hold a master's or higher degree in management or a field related to the business, or have at least three years of experience managing a business.
Quote from the source
イ 事業の経営又は管理について、3年以上の職歴を有すること。
Quote matched the source on 2026-10-23
本邦の大学等を卒業した留学生による起業活動(1 本邦の大学等を卒業して起業活動を行うことを希望する方) 対象者に係る要件 · Checked on 2026-10-22 - The university must check the graduate's startup progress every month and the graduate must have secured a way to return home, such as a ticket and travel costs, in case the company cannot be set up within six months.
Quote from the source
大学は、毎月の起業活動状況を確認すること。
Quote matched the source on 2026-10-23
本邦の大学等を卒業した留学生による起業活動(1 本邦の大学等を卒業して起業活動を行うことを希望する方) 在留管理に係る要件 · Checked on 2026-10-22 - A second graduate-startup route (since November 2020) is open to graduates of universities that take part in MEXT's Student Job Placement Promotion Program or the Top Global University Project, who want to continue startup activity after graduation.
Quote from the source
文部科学省の実施する「留学生就職促進プログラム」の採択校若しくは参画校又は「スーパーグローバル大学創成支援事業」の採択校に該当することが分かる資料(HP写し等)
Quote matched the source on 2026-10-23
本邦の大学等を卒業した留学生による起業活動(2 優秀な留学生の受入れに意欲的に取り組んでいる大学等を卒業して起業活動を行うことを希望する方) 提出書類(共通) · Checked on 2026-10-22 · In force from 2020-11-01 - To qualify, the graduate's residence record must be free of problems and the school they graduated from should recommend continued job hunting.
Quote from the source
その方の在留状況に問題がなく、就職活動を継続するに当たり卒業した教育機関の推薦があるなどの場合は
Quote matched the source on 2026-10-23
大学等を卒業後就職活動のための滞在をご希望のみなさまへ 1 卒業後1年目の就職活動について · Checked on 2026-10-22 - Graduates of overseas universities who studied at a qualifying Japanese-language school may also receive a six-month job-hunting status with one extension, but only if their attendance at the school was generally 90 percent or better and other conditions are met.
Quote from the source
在籍していた日本語教育機関における出席状況がおおむね9割以上と良好であること。
Quote matched the source on 2026-10-23
大学等を卒業後就職活動のための滞在をご希望のみなさまへ 3 海外大卒者の日本語教育機関卒業後の就職活動について · Checked on 2026-10-22 - A Student-status holder, or a person in continued job-hunting status, who is a graduate of a Japanese school and has a job offer can switch to a Designated Activities status to wait for the start date, but must be hired within one year of the offer and within one and a half years of graduating, among other conditions.
Quote from the source
内定後1年以内であって、かつ、卒業後1年6月以内に採用されること
Quote matched the source on 2026-10-23
大学又は専門学校の在学中又は卒業後に就職先が内定し採用までの滞在をご希望のみなさまへ 要件 · Checked on 2026-10-22 - The employer must pledge to contact the person regularly and to tell the immigration bureau promptly if it withdraws the job offer.
Quote from the source
内定者と一定期間ごとに連絡をとること、内定を取り消した場合は遅滞なく地方出入国在留管理局に連絡することについて内定先の企業が誓約すること
Quote matched the source on 2026-10-23
大学又は専門学校の在学中又は卒業後に就職先が内定し採用までの滞在をご希望のみなさまへ 要件 · Checked on 2026-10-22 - A Student-status graduate with a confirmed place in a graduate school can switch to Designated Activities to wait for enrolment if the graduate school starts within one year of graduating and the start date falls after the current period of stay ends.
Quote from the source
(1)在留資格「留学」をもって在留する方(大学卒業後1年以内に大学院へ入学する方に限ります。)
Quote matched the source on 2026-10-23
大学を卒業後大学院へ進学する留学生等の在留資格について 本措置の対象となる方(1) · Checked on 2026-10-22 - For someone already in the continued job-hunting Designated Activities status, the graduate school must start within one year and three months of graduating from university.
Quote from the source
(2)継続就職活動を目的とする活動の指定を受けた在留資格「特定活動」をもって在留する方(大学卒業後1年3月以内に大学院へ入学する方に限ります。)
Quote matched the source on 2026-10-23
大学を卒業後大学院へ進学する留学生等の在留資格について 本措置の対象となる方(2) · Checked on 2026-10-22 - Applicants need JLPT N1 or a BJT Business Japanese score of 480 or higher; graduates who majored in Japanese language are treated as meeting this.
Quote from the source
日本語能力試験N1又はBJTビジネス日本語能力テストで480点以上を有する方が対象です。
Quote matched the source on 2026-10-23
留学生の就職支援に係る「特定活動」(本邦大学等卒業者)についてのガイドライン(令和8年4月改定) 2 対象者(2)日本語能力について · Checked on 2026-10-22 - Only graduates of Japanese universities and graduate schools, junior college or technical college graduates who earned a bachelor's degree through the NIAD-QE review, and completers of certified vocational courses with the advanced diploma qualify; graduates of foreign universities and of non-certified vocational courses do not.
Quote from the source
外国の大学卒業者及び大学院修了者並びに認定専修学校専門課程ではない専修学校専門課程や専攻科の修了者は対象となりません。
Quote matched the source on 2026-10-23
留学生の就職支援に係る「特定活動」(本邦大学等卒業者)についてのガイドライン(令和8年4月改定) 2 対象者(1)学歴について · Checked on 2026-10-22 - The person must receive pay equal to or higher than a Japanese employee would get for the same work, and must work as a full-time employee of the organisation designated by the Minister of Justice.
Quote from the source
日本人が従事する場合に受ける報酬と同等額以上の報酬を受けること。
Quote matched the source on 2026-10-23
在留資格「特定活動(告示46号)」 別表第十一 二 · Checked on 2026-10-22 - Jobs that legally require a licence (exclusive-practice qualifications) and entertainment or amusement-trade jobs are not allowed under this status.
Quote from the source
ただし、法律上資格を有する方が行うこととされている業務(いわゆる業務独占資格が必要なもの)及び風俗関係業務に従事することは認められません。
Quote matched the source on 2026-10-23
留学生の就職支援に係る「特定活動」(本邦大学等卒業者)についてのガイドライン(令和8年4月改定) 1 本制度の概要 · Checked on 2026-10-22 - The general age range is 18 to 30 inclusive at the time of the visa application.
Quote from the source
Being between 18 and 30 years of age both inclusive at the time of application for the visa;
Quote matched the source on 2026-10-23
The Working Holiday Programmes in Japan 2. Eligibility · Checked on 2026-10-22 - For Australia, Canada, South Korea and Ireland the standard age range is 18 to 25, unless the competent authorities of the country concerned and Japan agree to extend the upper limit to 30.
Quote from the source
an applicant should be between 18 and 25 years of age except in those cases where the competent authorities of each applicable country and Japan agree to extend the limitation of age to 30 years.
Quote matched the source on 2026-10-23
The Working Holiday Programmes in Japan 2. Eligibility · Checked on 2026-10-22 - Applicants must not bring dependents or children, must hold a valid passport and a return ticket or the funds to buy one, and must have reasonable funds for the first period of their stay and be in good health.
Quote from the source
Possessing a valid passport of his or her country/region and a return travel ticket or sufficient funds with which to purchase such a ticket.
Quote matched the source on 2026-10-23
The Working Holiday Programmes in Japan 2. Eligibility · Checked on 2026-10-22 - Nationals of most partner countries must be residing in their country of nationality when applying; Hong Kong applicants need a valid HKSAR or British National (Overseas) passport and Taiwan applicants a valid Taiwan passport.
Quote from the source
an applicant must be currently residing in his or her country of nationality
Quote matched the source on 2026-10-23
The Working Holiday Programmes in Japan 2. Eligibility · Checked on 2026-10-22 - As a rule, a person who has already been issued a Japanese working holiday visa cannot get another one, with exceptions for certain nationalities.
Quote from the source
Never having been issued a Japanese working holiday visa in the past.
Quote matched the source on 2026-10-23
The Working Holiday Programmes in Japan 2. Eligibility · Checked on 2026-10-22 - Under Appendix 3 of the notice, a Taiwan applicant must be 18 to 30, must not have been issued working holiday visas twice or more before, and must be covered by insurance for death, injury and illness in Japan.
Quote from the source
以前にワーキング・ホリデー査証の発給を二回以上受けていないこと。
Quote matched the source on 2026-10-23
出入国管理及び難民認定法第七条第一項第二号の規定に基づき同法別表第一の五の表の下欄に掲げる活動を定める件(特定活動告示) 別表第三 · Checked on 2026-10-22 - Once a candidate obtains the nurse or care-worker qualification, they may keep staying and working in Japan as that professional, with no limit on the number of renewals.
Quote from the source
資格取得後は、看護師・介護福祉士として滞在・就労が可能です(在留期間の更新回数に制限無し)。
Quote matched the source on 2026-10-23
インドネシア、フィリピン及びベトナムからの外国人看護師・介護福祉士候補者の受入れについて 1. 受入れの概要 5 · Checked on 2026-10-22 - Candidates are employed under an employment contract and must be paid at least what a Japanese worker doing the same work would receive; Japanese labour and social insurance laws apply.
Quote from the source
外国人候補者と受入れ機関との契約は雇用契約であり、日本人が従事する場合に受ける報酬と同等以上の報酬を支払う必要がある
Quote matched the source on 2026-10-23
インドネシア、フィリピン及びベトナムからの外国人看護師・介護福祉士候補者の受入れについて 1. 受入れの概要 3 · Checked on 2026-10-22 - A candidate who has to return home after failing can re-enter on a Short-term Stay status to take the national exam again.
Quote from the source
帰国後も、在留資格「短期滞在」で再度入国し国家試験を受験することが可能。
Quote matched the source on 2026-10-23
経済連携協定(EPA)に基づく外国人看護師・介護福祉士候補者の受入れ概要 経済連携協定に基づく受入れの枠組(入国以降)※2 · Checked on 2026-10-22 - A fourth-generation Japanese-descent applicant must be aged 18 to 35 at the time of application, and applicants aged 31 to 35 must also show everyday-level Japanese ability by a test.
Quote from the source
申請時の年齢が十八歳以上三十五歳以下であること。
Quote matched the source on 2026-10-23
出入国管理及び難民認定法第七条第一項第二号の規定に基づき同法別表第一の五の表の下欄に掲げる活動を定める件(特定活動告示) 別表第十 · Checked on 2026-10-22 - A supporter in Japan must provide free support for the first three years of stay; after the stay passes three years in total, this supporter environment is no longer required.
Quote from the source
本号に掲げる活動を指定されて本邦に在留する期間が通算して三年を超えた日以後は、当該環境下にあることを要しない
Quote matched the source on 2026-10-23
出入国管理及び難民認定法第七条第一項第二号の規定に基づき同法別表第一の五の表の下欄に掲げる活動を定める件(特定活動告示) 第四十三号 · Checked on 2026-10-22 - The Information Processing Designated Activities status (notice No. 37) requires a relevant university degree or equivalent education, a qualifying vocational course, or ten or more years of practical experience (with an exemption for holders of designated IT exams or qualifications), plus pay at least equal to a Japanese worker's.
Quote from the source
十年以上の実務経験(大学、高等専門学校、高等学校、中等教育学校の後期課程又は専修学校の専門課程若しくは専攻科において当該技術又は知識に関連する科目を専攻した期間を含む。)を有すること。
Quote matched the source on 2026-10-23
出入国管理及び難民認定法第七条第一項第二号の規定に基づき同法別表第一の五の表の下欄に掲げる活動を定める件(特定活動告示) 別表第七 · Checked on 2026-10-22 - Accompanying spouses and children must also hold medical insurance that covers at least 10,000,000 yen of treatment costs for injury and illness.
Quote from the source
傷害疾病への治療費用補償額は1,000万円以上が必要
Quote matched the source on 2026-10-23
在留資格「特定活動」(デジタルノマド(国際的なリモートワーク等を目的として本邦に滞在する者)及びその配偶者・子) デジタルノマドの配偶者・子/その他要件 · Checked on 2026-10-22
Numbers and tests
- The applicant's personal annual income must be at least 10,000,000 yen at the time of application.
Quote from the source
申請の時点で、申請人個人の年収が1,000万円以上であること。
Quote matched the source on 2026-10-23
在留資格「特定活動」(デジタルノマド(国際的なリモートワーク等を目的として本邦に滞在する者)及びその配偶者・子) 必要年収 · Checked on 2026-10-22 - The Designated Activities notice itself (No. 53) sets the same income test: annual income of at least 10,000,000 yen as of the application date.
Quote from the source
申請の時点において、年収が千万円以上であること。
Quote matched the source on 2026-10-23
出入国管理及び難民認定法第七条第一項第二号の規定に基づき同法別表第一の五の表の下欄に掲げる活動を定める件(特定活動告示) 第五十三号ハ · Checked on 2026-10-22 - The insurance must provide treatment-cost coverage of at least 10,000,000 yen for injury and illness.
Quote from the source
傷害疾病への治療費用補償額は1,000万円以上が必要。
Quote matched the source on 2026-10-23
在留資格「特定活動」(デジタルノマド(国際的なリモートワーク等を目的として本邦に滞在する者)及びその配偶者・子) その他要件 · Checked on 2026-10-22 - At the time of application the applicant needs savings of at least 200,000 yen (or the equivalent) to cover initial living costs.
Quote from the source
申請の時点において、申請人の預貯金の額が日本円に換算して20万円以上あること。
Quote matched the source on 2026-10-23
優秀な海外大学等を卒業した者が起業活動・就職活動を行う場合(J-Find) 3 生計維持費 · Checked on 2026-10-22 - For research or specialist/technical activities, a Special Highly Skilled Professional needs a master's degree or higher together with annual income of at least 20,000,000 yen.
Quote from the source
修士号以上取得かつ年収2,000万円以上の方
Quote matched the source on 2026-10-23
特別高度人材制度(J-Skip) 要件 · Checked on 2026-10-22 - Alternatively, for those same activity types (research and specialist/technical), ten or more years of practical experience in the relevant work with annual income of at least 20,000,000 yen qualifies.
Quote from the source
従事しようとする業務等に係る実務経験10年以上かつ年収2,000万円以上の方
Quote matched the source on 2026-10-23
特別高度人材制度(J-Skip) 要件 · Checked on 2026-10-22 - For business management activities, a Special Highly Skilled Professional needs five or more years of experience running or managing a business and annual income of at least 40,000,000 yen.
Quote from the source
事業の経営又は管理に係る実務経験5年以上かつ、年収4,000万円以上の方
Quote matched the source on 2026-10-23
特別高度人材制度(J-Skip) 要件 · Checked on 2026-10-22 - The graduate-startup route requires raising at least 30,000,000 yen of start-up funds and being certain to employ a full-time staff member.
Quote from the source
起業に必要な資金として、3,000万円以上の資金を調達していること及び常勤職員を雇用することが確実であること
Quote matched the source on 2026-10-23
本邦の大学等を卒業した留学生による起業活動(1 本邦の大学等を卒業して起業活動を行うことを希望する方) 事業規模に係る要件 · Checked on 2026-10-22 - The annual visa cap for South Korea is 10,000.
Quote from the source
South Korea 1999 10,000
Quote matched the source on 2026-10-23
The Working Holiday Programmes in Japan 1. Outline (table) · Checked on 2026-10-22 - The annual visa cap is 6,283 for Canada and 6,000 for the United Kingdom, while Australia, New Zealand, Germany, Denmark, Norway, Portugal and Sweden have no limit.
Quote from the source
Canada 1986 6,283
Quote matched the source on 2026-10-23
The Working Holiday Programmes in Japan 1. Outline (table) · Checked on 2026-10-22 - Taiwan has an annual cap of 10,000 visas, Hong Kong 1,500, France 1,800 and Ireland 800.
Quote from the source
Taiwan 2009 10,000
Quote matched the source on 2026-10-23
The Working Holiday Programmes in Japan 1. Outline (table) · Checked on 2026-10-22 - Among the newest partners, Italy has an annual cap of 500 visas, Malta 100 and Luxembourg 100; Estonia and Finland have caps only for travel toward Japan (100 and 200).
Quote from the source
Italy 2026 500
Quote matched the source on 2026-10-23
The Working Holiday Programmes in Japan 1. Outline (table) · Checked on 2026-10-22 - The yearly maximum intake is 200 nurse candidates and 300 care-worker candidates per country.
Quote from the source
看護師候補者は、各国200人/年(インドネシア、フィリピンについては、受入れ開始当初は2年間で400人)。介護福祉士候補者は、各国300人/年
Quote matched the source on 2026-10-23
経済連携協定(EPA)に基づく外国人看護師・介護福祉士候補者の受入れ概要 受入れ人数の推移 注 · Checked on 2026-10-22 - The long-stay-for-tourism-and-recreation status requires combined savings of at least 30,000,000 yen for the applicant and spouse (60,000,000 yen if the spouse also holds the status), plus insurance.
Quote from the source
申請の時点において、申請人及びその配偶者の預貯金の額の合計額が日本円に換算して三千万円以上
Quote matched the source on 2026-10-23
出入国管理及び難民認定法第七条第一項第二号の規定に基づき同法別表第一の五の表の下欄に掲げる活動を定める件(特定活動告示) 第四十号ロ · Checked on 2026-10-22
Periods
- The permitted stay is six months and cannot be renewed; a person can use the status again only after six months have passed since leaving Japan.
Quote from the source
6月(更新不可)。なお、出国後6か月以降は再度本在留資格で本邦滞在が可能。
Quote matched the source on 2026-10-23
在留資格「特定活動」(デジタルノマド(国際的なリモートワーク等を目的として本邦に滞在する者)及びその配偶者・子) 在留期間 · Checked on 2026-10-22 - Under the Designated Activities notice, total time spent in this status must not exceed six months in any 12-month period that starts or ends on a day within the calendar year of landing.
Quote from the source
本邦に上陸する年の一月一日から十二月三十一日までのいずれかの日において開始し、又は終了する十二月の期間の全てにおいて、本邦での本号に規定する活動を指定されて滞在する期間が六か月を超えないこと
Quote matched the source on 2026-10-23
出入国管理及び難民認定法第七条第一項第二号の規定に基づき同法別表第一の五の表の下欄に掲げる活動を定める件(特定活動告示) 第五十三号イ · Checked on 2026-10-22 - Each grant is for one year or six months and must be extended; the maximum total stay is two years, and time already spent under similar schemes (continued job hunting, startup support schemes, post-graduation startup) counts toward the two years.
Quote from the source
(※2)特定活動(継続就職活動)、起業活動促進事業、特区創業活動促進事業、特定活動(卒業後起業活動)等の類似制度と併せて累計2年を超えない範囲で活用できる
Quote matched the source on 2026-10-23
未来創造人材制度(J-Find)の概要 活動内容 ・在留期間/※2 · Checked on 2026-10-22 - MOFA's English page says the period of stay is one year, six months, or a term individually designated by the Minister of Justice, and a total of two years is possible if the holder applies for extension before expiry.
Quote from the source
(However, maximum of 2 years will be granted if eligible individuals apply for an extension of period of stay to the Regional Immigration Service Bureau before the expiration of the permitted period of stay.)
Quote matched the source on 2026-10-23
- Special Highly Skilled Professionals get a five-year period of stay, and the ISA page states that the residence period needed for permanent residence is one year; it also describes Highly Skilled Professional No. 2 as open to those with at least one year of activity as No. 1.
Quote from the source
また、永住許可までに要する在留期間は「1年」となります。
Quote matched the source on 2026-10-23
特別高度人材制度(J-Skip) 出入国在留管理上の優遇措置の内容 · Checked on 2026-10-22 - Under Designated Activities notice No. 44, the permitted activity covers up to two years of preparing to start a business in Japan, such as securing premises, or running the business after it has started.
Quote from the source
確認を受けた者が、二年を超えない期間で、本邦において当該起業準備活動計画に係る貿易その他の事業の経営を開始するために必要な事業所の確保その他の準備行為を行う活動
Quote matched the source on 2026-10-23
出入国管理及び難民認定法第七条第一項第二号の規定に基づき同法別表第一の五の表の下欄に掲げる活動を定める件(特定活動告示) 第四十四号 · Checked on 2026-10-22 - A graduate of a Japanese university or vocational school can switch from Student to a six-month Designated Activities status for continued job hunting and have it extended once, giving one year of post-graduation job hunting.
Quote from the source
就職活動を行うための在留資格(特定活動、在留期間は6月)への変更が認められ、更に1回の在留期間の更新が認められるため、大学等を卒業後も就職活動のために1年間本邦に滞在することが可能です。
Quote matched the source on 2026-10-23
大学等を卒業後就職活動のための滞在をご希望のみなさまへ 1 卒業後1年目の就職活動について · Checked on 2026-10-22 - A second year of job hunting after graduation is possible if the person joins a qualifying municipal job-support programme, again as a six-month status extended once.
Quote from the source
当該事業に参加して行う就職活動のため、更に1年間(卒業後2年目)本邦に滞在することが可能です。
Quote matched the source on 2026-10-23
大学等を卒業後就職活動のための滞在をご希望のみなさまへ 2 卒業後2年目の就職活動について · Checked on 2026-10-22 - For a Taiwan working holiday visa the Designated Activities notice allows a stay of up to one year, covering holiday activities and paid work to the extent needed to supplement travel funds, but not work in amusement-trade businesses (fuzoku eigyo) such as bars and cabarets.
Quote from the source
本邦において一年を超えない期間、休暇を過ごす活動並びに当該活動を行うために必要な旅行資金を補うため必要な範囲内の報酬を受ける活動
Quote matched the source on 2026-10-23
出入国管理及び難民認定法第七条第一項第二号の規定に基づき同法別表第一の五の表の下欄に掲げる活動を定める件(特定活動告示) 第五号の二 · Checked on 2026-10-22 - EPA candidates work and train in Japan during the stay allowed by the agreements, three years for nurse candidates and four years for care-worker candidates, aiming to pass the national licensing exam.
Quote from the source
協定で認められる滞在の間(看護3年間、介護4年間)に就労・研修することになっています
Quote matched the source on 2026-10-23
インドネシア、フィリピン及びベトナムからの外国人看護師・介護福祉士候補者の受入れについて 1. 受入れの概要 4 · Checked on 2026-10-22 - Fourth-generation Japanese-descent applicants who meet the conditions may stay in Japan for up to five years in total.
Quote from the source
所定の要件を満たせば、通算して最長5年間、日本に滞在していただくことが可能です。
Quote matched the source on 2026-10-23
日系四世の更なる受入制度 制度の趣旨 · Checked on 2026-10-22 - The long-stay status is for people aged 18 or over from the listed visa-exempt countries and permits a stay of no more than one year for tourism, recreation and similar activities.
Quote from the source
次のいずれにも該当する十八歳以上の者が、本邦において一年を超えない期間滞在して行う観光、保養
Quote matched the source on 2026-10-23
出入国管理及び難民認定法第七条第一項第二号の規定に基づき同法別表第一の五の表の下欄に掲げる活動を定める件(特定活動告示) 第四十号 · Checked on 2026-10-22 - The period of stay for Designated Activities is five years, three years, one year, six months, three months, or an individually designated period of up to five years.
Quote from the source
5年、3年、1年、6月、3月又は法務大臣が個々に指定する期間(5年を超えない範囲)
Quote matched the source on 2026-10-23
在留資格「特定活動」 在留期間 · Checked on 2026-10-22
Deadlines
- The degree must have been conferred no more than five years before the application.
Quote from the source
学位又は専門職学位(学位規則(昭和28年文部省令第9号)第5条の2に規定する専門職学位をいい、外国において授与されたこれに相当する学位を含む。)を授与された日から5年以内の方。
Quote matched the source on 2026-10-23
優秀な海外大学等を卒業した者が起業活動・就職活動を行う場合(J-Find) 2 卒業等後の年数 · Checked on 2026-10-22 - When extending, the applicant should file early enough that the total stay under this status does not exceed two years.
Quote from the source
この在留資格による通算在留期間が2年を超えないように、余裕をもって申請を行ってください
Quote matched the source on 2026-10-23
外国人起業家(外国人起業活動促進事業) 在留期間更新許可申請 · Checked on 2026-10-22 - Participants must notify their place of residence to the municipal office within 14 days of settling down.
Quote from the source
must visit the municipal office where they live and notify the Ministry of Justice where they live within 14 days of finding a place to settle down.
Quote matched the source on 2026-10-23
The Working Holiday Programmes in Japan 5. Procedure at a municipal office · Checked on 2026-10-22
Fees
- The new window-filing fee for a status change or extension is 10,000 yen for a permit of three months or less, 18,000 yen for over three up to six months, 25,000 yen for over six months to under one year, and 33,000 yen for one year.
Quote from the source
3月以下 10,000円 3月超6月以下 18,000円 6月超1年未満 25,000円 1年 33,000円
Quote matched the source on 2026-10-23
在留期間更新許可申請(手数料) 手数料/1 窓口申請の場合 · Checked on 2026-10-22 · In force from 2026-10-01 - For longer permits the window fee is 48,000 yen for over one up to under three years, 64,000 yen for three up to under five years, and 75,000 yen for five years or more.
Quote from the source
1年超3年未満 48,000円 3年以上5年未満 64,000円 5年以上 75,000円
Quote matched the source on 2026-10-23
在留期間更新許可申請(手数料) 手数料/1 窓口申請の場合 · Checked on 2026-10-22 · In force from 2026-10-01 - For online filings the permit fee is 10,000 yen up to three months, 15,000 yen up to six months, 21,000 yen under one year and 27,000 yen for one year, and a separate 330 yen settlement fee is added for permits shorter than three years (550 yen from three years); the totals shown by the ISA are 10,330, 15,330, 21,330 and 27,330 yen.
Quote from the source
3月以下 10,000円 330円 10,330円 3月超6月以下 15,000円 15,330円 6月超1年未満 21,000円 21,330円 1年 27,000円 27,330円
Quote matched the source on 2026-10-23
オンライン申請における手数料額及び手数料納付方法について(2026年10月1日以降の申請分のみに適用) オンライン申請の手数料額 · Checked on 2026-10-22 · In force from 2026-10-01 - Applicants who qualify for a reduction because of financial hardship or similar reasons pay 10,000 yen regardless of the period granted.
Quote from the source
減額後の手数料は、許可期間にかかわらず10,000円です。
Quote matched the source on 2026-10-23
在留期間更新許可申請(手数料) 手数料(注2) · Checked on 2026-10-22 · In force from 2026-10-01
How it works
- Applicants must submit proof of the 10 million yen income, such as a tax certificate or income certificate issued in the country where they worked, plus evidence of their current work status.
Quote from the source
申請人個人の年収額(1,000万円以上)を証明する資料として申請人が就労した国等において発行された納税証明書又は所得証明書
Quote matched the source on 2026-10-23
在留資格「特定活動」(デジタルノマド(国際的なリモートワーク等を目的として本邦に滞在する者)及びその配偶者・子) 提出書類 · Checked on 2026-10-22 - Because there is usually no sponsor in Japan to act as proxy for a certificate of eligibility, an applicant located outside Japan applies for the visa directly at the embassy or consulate in their place of residence.
Quote from the source
申請人が日本以外の国にいる場合は、滞在地の大使館又は領事館で直接査証申請を行ってください。
Quote matched the source on 2026-10-23
デジタルノマド向けの在留資格「特定活動」Q&A(令和6年7月時点) Q11/A11 · Checked on 2026-10-22 - A Digital Nomad who leaves Japan temporarily can use a re-entry permit or the deemed re-entry permit and keep the status as long as they return before the period of stay expires.
Quote from the source
再入国許可又はみなし再入国許可による出国が可能であり、在留期限の満了日までに日本に戻れば、当該在留資格を維持することが可能です。
Quote matched the source on 2026-10-23
デジタルノマド向けの在留資格「特定活動」Q&A(令和6年7月時点) Q6/A6 · Checked on 2026-10-22 - Applicants must show a current balance in a bank account in their own name, plus a degree certificate, a CV and a stay schedule.
Quote from the source
申請人名義の銀行等の預貯金口座の現在残高が分かる資料(預貯金通帳の写し等)
Quote matched the source on 2026-10-23
優秀な海外大学等を卒業した者が起業活動・就職活動を行う場合(J-Find) 在留資格認定証明書交付申請/提出書類 · Checked on 2026-10-22 - When extending J-Find status, the holder must submit materials showing they are actually carrying out job hunting or startup preparation.
Quote from the source
就職活動又は起業準備活動を行っていることを明らかにする資料
Quote matched the source on 2026-10-23
優秀な海外大学等を卒業した者が起業活動・就職活動を行う場合(J-Find) 在留期間更新許可申請/提出書類 · Checked on 2026-10-22 - Someone already holding Highly Skilled Professional No. 1 under the points system should declare special-HSP status at renewal if expiry is within about three months; otherwise they apply for a work-qualification certificate.
Quote from the source
「高度専門職1号」の在留期間の満了までの期間がおおむね3か月以内の場合は、在留期間更新許可申請において、「特別高度人材」に該当する旨の申し出を行ってください。
Quote matched the source on 2026-10-23
特別高度人材制度(J-Skip) 申請手続の流れ · Checked on 2026-10-22 - The application requires a copy of the startup-preparation plan confirmation certificate issued by the certified implementing body, which must still be within its validity period.
Quote from the source
外国人起業促進実施団体より交付された起業準備活動計画確認証明書の写し(有効期間内のものに限る。)
Quote matched the source on 2026-10-23
外国人起業家(外国人起業活動促進事業) 在留資格認定証明書交付申請/提出書類 · Checked on 2026-10-22 - People staying in Designated Activities to keep job hunting after graduation can apply for permission to work up to 28 hours a week part-time, and internships done as part of job hunting can be approved for more than 28 hours.
Quote from the source
一定の要件を満たせば、資格外活動の許可を受けて1週について28時間以内で行う資格外活動(いわゆるアルバイト)が可能です。
Quote matched the source on 2026-10-23
大学等を卒業後就職活動のための滞在をご希望のみなさまへ 4 資格外活動許可について · Checked on 2026-10-22 - The permitted employer is written into the designation document attached to the passport, so changing employers requires a new application to change the status.
Quote from the source
転職等で活動先の機関が変更となった場合は指定される活動が変わるため、在留資格変更許可申請が必要です。
Quote matched the source on 2026-10-23
留学生の就職支援に係る「特定活動」(本邦大学等卒業者)についてのガイドライン(令和8年4月改定) 6 契約形態等(1) · Checked on 2026-10-22 - The Japan International Corporation of Welfare Services (JICWELS) is the only designated coordinating body, and other recruiters or dispatch agencies cannot be asked to place EPA candidates.
Quote from the source
国際厚生事業団(JICWELS)が唯一の受入れ調整機関として位置づけられ
Quote matched the source on 2026-10-23
インドネシア、フィリピン及びベトナムからの外国人看護師・介護福祉士候補者の受入れについて 1. 受入れの概要 1 · Checked on 2026-10-22 - From October 2026, fees for online applications are paid by convenience-store or bank settlement instead of revenue stamps, while window applications still use revenue stamps.
Quote from the source
従来の収入印紙による納付方法から、コンビニ決済又は銀行決済による納付方法に変更となります。
Quote matched the source on 2026-10-23
令和8年10月1日付け在留許可手数料の額の改定等について オンライン申請に対する許可又は交付手数料の納付方法の変更について · Checked on 2026-10-22 · In force from 2026-10-01
Penalties
- Working holiday participants may not work in bars, cabarets, nightclubs, gambling venues or similar premises affecting public morals; doing so counts as an immigration violation and leads to deportation unless the person is a trafficking victim.
Quote from the source
strictly prohibited from working at bars, cabarets, nightclubs, gambling establishments and other premises affecting public morals in Japan.
Quote matched the source on 2026-10-23
The Working Holiday Programmes in Japan 4. Work Conditions · Checked on 2026-10-22
Lists and tables
- South Korea (大韓民国) is among the countries and regions listed in Appendix 14 of the Designated Activities notice, so Korean nationals are eligible for the Digital Nomad status; the appendix lists 51 countries and regions in total.
Quote from the source
セルビア共和国、タイ王国、大韓民国、チェコ共和国、チリ共和国、デンマーク王国
Quote matched the source on 2026-10-23
出入国管理及び難民認定法第七条第一項第二号の規定に基づき同法別表第一の五の表の下欄に掲げる活動を定める件(特定活動告示) 別表第十四 · Checked on 2026-10-22 - Seoul National University and Yonsei University (Seoul Campus) both appear on the ISA's list of universities eligible for J-Find as of January 2026; the list is built on rankings at that date, so applicants must re-check against the latest three rankings.
Quote from the source
Seoul National University ソウル大学校
Quote matched the source on 2026-10-23
未来創造人材制度の対象となる大学一覧(令和8年1月時点) 対象大学一覧 · Checked on 2026-10-22 - As of 1 April 2026 Japan runs working holiday programmes with 32 countries and regions, starting with Australia in 1980; Malta and Italy joined in 2026.
Quote from the source
As of 1 April, 2026, Japan has introduced the programmes with the following 32 countries/regions.
Quote matched the source on 2026-10-23
The Working Holiday Programmes in Japan 1. Outline · Checked on 2026-10-22 - EPA nurse and care-worker candidates come from three countries, Indonesia (since FY2008), the Philippines (since FY2009) and Vietnam (since FY2014).
Quote from the source
日・インドネシア経済連携協定(平成20年7月1日発効)に基づき平成20年度から、日・フィリピン経済連携協定(平成20年12月11日発効)に基づき平成21年度から、日・ベトナム経済連携協定に基づく交換公文(平成24年6月17日発効)に基づき平成26年度から
Quote matched the source on 2026-10-23
インドネシア、フィリピン及びベトナムからの外国人看護師・介護福祉士候補者の受入れについて 冒頭 · Checked on 2026-10-22 - Cumulative EPA nurse and care-worker candidate arrivals from the three countries exceeded 10,000 as of the end of July 2026.
Quote from the source
累計受入れ人数は3国併せて10,000人を超えました。(令和8年7月末時点)
Quote matched the source on 2026-10-23
インドネシア、フィリピン及びベトナムからの外国人看護師・介護福祉士候補者の受入れについて 冒頭 · Checked on 2026-10-22 - In the ISA's list of Designated Activities notice numbers, the EPA nurse and care-worker categories for Indonesia, the Philippines and Vietnam are notice numbers 16 to 24 and 27 to 31.
Quote from the source
二国間の経済連携協定(EPA)看護師・介護福祉士関係
Quote matched the source on 2026-10-23
特定活動告示の規定と略称一覧(2025年5月現在) 告示の規定 · Checked on 2026-10-22
Recent changes
- Since the January 2026 overhaul of the online residence application system, applications for J-Find (and its family status) and for the J-Skip household-worker status can be filed online, using a different input method from before.
Quote from the source
令和8年1月に実施した在留申請オンラインシステムの更改で、「特定活動(家事 使用人(特別高度人材型))」、「特定活動(未来創造人材外国人)」及び「特定活動(未来創造人材外国人の配偶者等)」のオンライン申請に対応しています。
Quote matched the source on 2026-10-23
優秀な海外大学等を卒業した者が起業活動・就職活動を行う場合(J-Find) 申請に当たっての留意事項 · Checked on 2026-10-22 · In force from 2026-01-01 - Where a local government gives startup support to a foreign national, the ISA applies a special treatment to the business-scale requirement of the Business Manager status.
Quote from the source
地方公共団体が外国人に起業支援を行う場合、在留資格「経営・管理」の事業規模要件に係る取扱いについての特例措置を行っています。
Quote matched the source on 2026-10-23
スタートアップ関連施策 その他 · Checked on 2026-10-22 - The Ministry of Justice notice for the Japanese-university-graduate status was amended with effect from 29 February 2024.
Quote from the source
※在留資格「特定活動(告示第46号)」に係る法務省告示の一部が改正され、令和6年2月29日に施行されました。
Quote matched the source on 2026-10-23
在留資格「特定活動」(本邦大学等卒業者及びその配偶者等) お知らせ · Checked on 2026-10-22 · In force from 2024-02-29 - From applications filed on 15 April 2026, applicants for this status must additionally submit a declaration about the representative of the employing organisation, except when applying as a family member.
Quote from the source
令和8年4月15日(水)以降の申請から、以下の添付書類を追加で提出いただく必要があります。
Quote matched the source on 2026-10-23
在留資格「特定活動」(本邦大学等卒業者及びその配偶者等) お知らせ · Checked on 2026-10-22 · In force from 2026-04-15 - Since 1 December 2024, nationals of Canada, the United Kingdom, New Zealand, Denmark and Austria can take part in the Japanese working holiday programme twice in their lifetime.
Quote from the source
the nationals of Canada, United Kingdom, New Zealand, Denmark, and Austria are allowed to participate in the Working Holiday Programmes twice in lifetime
Quote matched the source on 2026-10-23
The Working Holiday Programmes in Japan 2. Eligibility [NB2] · Checked on 2026-10-22 · In force from 2024-12-01 - Since 1 January 2025, nationals of Germany, Ireland and Slovakia can also take part twice in their lifetime, as two separate one-year stays.
Quote from the source
the nationals of Germany, Ireland, and Slovakia are allowed to participate in the Working Holiday Programmes twice in lifetime
Quote matched the source on 2026-10-23
The Working Holiday Programmes in Japan 2. Eligibility [NB2] · Checked on 2026-10-22 · In force from 2025-01-01 - South Korean nationals have been allowed since 1 October 2025 to take part in the programme twice in their lifetime, as two inconsecutive one-year stays.
Quote from the source
Starting from 1 October, 2025, the nationals of South Korea are allowed to participate in the Working Holiday Programmes twice in lifetime (two inconsecutive one-year stays in total).
Quote matched the source on 2026-10-23
The Working Holiday Programmes in Japan 2. Eligibility [NB2] · Checked on 2026-10-22 · In force from 2025-10-01 - People of Taiwan have been allowed to take part twice in their lifetime since 1 February 2026.
Quote from the source
Starting from 1 February, 2026, the people of Taiwan are allowed to participate in the Working Holiday Programmes twice in lifetime
Quote matched the source on 2026-10-23
The Working Holiday Programmes in Japan 2. Eligibility [NB2] · Checked on 2026-10-22 · In force from 2026-02-01 - For Indonesia, the upper limit on stay is extended to five years for both nurse and care-worker candidates because of the amended Japan-Indonesia EPA entering into force in August 2026.
Quote from the source
インドネシアについては、令和8年8月の改正日尼EPAの発効等により、看護・介護ともに在留期間の上限は5年に延長
Quote matched the source on 2026-10-23
インドネシア、フィリピン及びベトナムからの外国人看護師・介護福祉士候補者の受入れについて 1. 受入れの概要 4 · Checked on 2026-10-22 - Nurse and care-worker candidates who fail the exam can still receive a special one-year stay extension if they meet set conditions, under general cabinet decisions repeated from 2011 through February 2025; a further February 2026 decision concerns Indonesian nurse candidates under the amended Japan-Indonesia EPA.
Quote from the source
特例的な滞在期間の延長(1年間)を認め、候補者に、日本での就労・研修を継続しながらの追加的な国家試験の受験機会を提供することとなりました
Quote matched the source on 2026-10-23
インドネシア人看護師・介護福祉士候補者の受入れについて 3 滞在期間の延長 · Checked on 2026-10-22 - Residence permit fees for status changes and extensions were revised effective 1 October 2026, replacing the flat 6,000 yen window fee with amounts that depend on the length of stay granted; applications received up to 30 September 2026 still pay the old fee.
Quote from the source
(注1)2026年9月30日までに受付した申請については、当該申請に係る許可が10月1日以降となっても、改定前の手数料(6,000円)による納付となります。
Quote matched the source on 2026-10-23
在留期間更新許可申請(手数料) 手数料/1 窓口申請の場合 · Checked on 2026-10-22 · In force from 2026-10-01