Type of residence status
There are 29 types of residence status in total
(As of October 1, 2025)
Residence status that allows employment (with activity restrictions)
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外交 外国政府の大使館、公使等及びその家族
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公用 外国政府等の公務に従事する者及びその家族
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教授 大学教授等
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芸術 作曲家、画家、作家等
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宗教 外国の宗教団体から派遣される宣教師等
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報道 外国の報道機関の記者、カメラマン等
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高度専門職 ポイント制による高度人材
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経営・管理 企業等の経営者、管理者等
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法律・会計業務 弁護士、公認会計士等
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医療 医師、歯科医師、看護師等
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研究 政府関係機関や企業等の研究者等
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教育 高等学校、中学校等の語学教師等
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技術・人文知識・国際業務 機械工学等の技術者、通訳、IT関係、簿記経理等
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企業内転勤 外国の支店等から日本国内支店等への転勤者
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介護 介護福祉士
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興行 俳優、歌手、プロスポーツ選手等
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技能 外国料理の調理師、スポーツ指導者等
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技能実習 技能実習生（１号、2号、3号迄有り）
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特定技能 （１号、２号迄有り）
Residence status that allows employment (with activity restrictions)
20. Cultural Activities: Researchers of Japanese culture, etc.
21. Short-term tourists, conference participants, etc.
twenty two. Students studying abroad at universities, vocational schools, Japanese language schools, etc.
23. Training Trainee
24. Spouse and children of foreign nationals residing in Japan with a dependent work visa, etc.
Residence status that allows employment (with activity restrictions)
25. Domestic servants, working holiday makers, etc. for diplomats with specific activities
Residence status that allows employment (with activity restrictions)
26. Permanent Residents: Those who have been granted permanent residence permits
27. Spouse of a Japanese national Spouse of a Japanese national, biological child, special adopted child
28. Spouse of a permanent resident Spouse of a permanent resident or special permanent resident, or biological child born in Japan who continues to reside in Japan
29. Third-generation Japanese settlers , stepchildren of foreign spouses, etc.
* The green mark residence status is the most popular and commonly seen residence status.
Residence status that allows employment (with activity restrictions)
It is often referred to as a VISA, but foreigners have two types of qualifications: a passport and a residence card. What is generally called a VISA is a visa, which refers to a passport that can confirm departure permission and entry and exit history. Residence status refers to the reason or qualification for staying in Japan, and the residence card is what proves residence status.
1. The name field should be your real name with your nationality, not your nickname. Then, your date of birth, gender, nationality, and place of residence (address) in Japan are listed.
2. The residence status column lists the status of residence that has been applied from 29 types. The column to the right of that lists "whether or not you are working." International students are not allowed to work, but they are allowed to work part-time to the extent that they can cover their living expenses .
3. The period of stay (expiration date) indicates that you can stay in Japan with this status for up to x years and x months from the date the residence card is issued .
4. The permission date is the date on which your residence status was approved, and the issue date is the date on which your residence card was issued .
5. The bottom row shows the expiration date of your currently granted residence status.
As a supplementary note, I'll explain one common mistake: when renewing your residence status, some people apply right before the expiration date, but the application documents include tax-related documents and other documents in the forms specified by the immigration bureau, and the residence status review is an individual process that takes a considerable amount of time, lasting from two to six months, so applying right before the expiration date will not be enough.If you miss the deadline, you will have to return to your home country, so please make sure to prepare the documents and apply for renewal two to three months before the expiration date.
Residence status that allows employment (with activity restrictions)
The information is also written on the back of your residence card, so be sure to check it carefully.
The information is also written on the back of your residence card, so be sure to check it carefully.
Permission to engage in activities other than those permitted under the status of residence granted This is proof that you can work up to 28 hours per week. (No restrictions on occupations * Occupations related to the Entertainment and Amusement Business Act are not permitted.)
To check this, please look for the "Permission to Engage in Activities Other Than Those Permitted by the Status of Residence Permitted" stamp on the back of your residence card. Please note that if you do not have this stamp on the back, you will not be able to work. A common example is when you see this stamp on the back of an international student's residence card. This permission to engage in activities other than those permitted by the status of residence permitted ...
◆Address: The address written on the front may differ from the address written on the back. In this case, please note that the address written on the back is the most current address.
*The latest address written on the back will be printed by the local municipal office when you register as a resident at the local municipal office, and serves as proof that your address has been changed correctly.