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Post-Study Work Visa in Japan
Graduates can change to a work visa with a job offer, or a job-hunting designated activities status. After that: designated Activities status for job hunting.
- Graduates can change to a work visa with a job offer
- Designated Activities status for job hunting
- Program selection
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Post-Study Work Visa in Japan
Graduates can change to a work visa with a job offer, or a job-hunting designated activities status. After that: designated Activities status for job hunting.
Official sources: Study in Japan (JASSO)
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- Work during study
- Up to 28 hours a week with permission; 40 hours in long vacations
- Minimum pay
- Minimum wages set by each prefecture (Tokyo is the highest)
- After graduation
- Graduates can change to a work visa with a job offer, or a job-hunting designated activities status
- Longer term
- Designated Activities status for job hunting; Permanent residence (faster under the Highly Skilled Professional points system)
Route
After graduation
Plan
Planning for work after your degree
- 01
Choose an eligible program
Check the program length and type qualify for post-study work before you enrol.
- 02
Build experience
Up to 28 hours a week with permission; 40 hours in long vacations
- 03
Apply on time
Apply for the post-study permission before your student status ends.
- 04
Move to a work route
Designated Activities status for job hunting
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Up to 28 hours a week with permission; 40 hours in long vacations
Minimum wages set by each prefecture (Tokyo is the highest)
Graduates can change to a work visa with a job offer, or a job-hunting designated activities status
Possible routes: Change of status to a work visa with a job offer, Designated Activities status for job hunting and Permanent residence (faster under the Highly Skilled Professional points system).
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