Japan•Asia14-90 days
11,500 JPY
1 year
Yes
Required
Allowed
No
Allowed
This status of residence allows international graduates who have received a confirmed job offer to remain in Japan during the waiting period before their employment officially begins.
The Japan Designated Activities (Job Offer) status lets international graduates who have received a confirmed job offer (naitei) remain in Japan legally during the gap before their employment start date, typically the April fiscal year intake.
Stay is granted for up to 1 year and renewable. Part-time work up to 28 hours/week is permitted with a separate permission. Spouses and children may accompany under a paired Designated Activities status. The employer must submit a Written Pledge; this status does not lead to permanent residence.
This visa is ideal for international graduates of Japanese universities or vocational schools who hold a confirmed job offer and need to bridge the gap before their official employment start date.
Application Fee (Online) | 5,500 JPY |
Application Fee (In-person) | 6,000 JPY |
| Initial grant | 1 year |
| Extension increments | 1 year |
Graduated from a Japanese university, graduate school, or vocational school.
Received a confirmed job offer (naitei) while enrolled or during job-hunting status.
Job offer must qualify for a standard work visa.
Employment must begin within 1 year of the offer and 18 months of graduation.
Hiring company must provide a Written Pledge.
Job Offer
Required
Education
Graduated from a Japanese university, graduate school, or vocational school. or higher
Application for Change of Status of Residence
Passport and Residence Card
ID Photo (4cm x 3cm)
Graduation Certificate
Job Offer Letter or Employment Agreement
Written Pledge from hiring company
Company registration and financial documents
Document proving ability to pay all expenses during stay
| Application for Change of Status of Residence | Fill online |
| Application for Extension of Period of Stay | Fill online |
| Application Steps | Receive job offer and coordinate with HR.; Obtain Written Pledge and company documents.; Gather pers… | moj.go.jp |
| Dependent Visa | Spouse and children can stay under a paired Designated Activities status. | moj.go.jp |
| Fee Breakdown | Application Fee (Online): 5500 JPY; Application Fee (In-person): 6000 JPY | moj.go.jp |
| Fees | ¥5,500 (Online) or ¥6,000 (In-person) | moj.go.jp |
| Forms | Application for Change of Status of Residence (Form U - Other); Application for Extension of Period … | moj.go.jp |
| Job Offer Required | true | moj.go.jp |
| Application Portal | https://www.moj.go.jp/isa/applications/online/onlineshinsei.html | moj.go.jp |
| Official Info | https://www.moj.go.jp/isa/applications/status/designatedactivities15.html | moj.go.jp |
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