Work in Tokyo Japan, do I need a working visa?
I'm a full-time college student and i'm planning to work over the summer. What do I need to do? I would like to work in Tokyo Japan just for this summer, maybe as entertainer because I heard they make a lot of money over there. Any tips?
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i think you need to have a permit for working - especially as an entertainer. i know that the japanese government recently became stricter with policies regarding working as an entertainer in japan. you might want to visit your nearest japanese embassy or even the labor office nearest you. they could help. =)
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http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1148.html
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If you have been granted entry for the purpose of study, you are not permitted to take paid employment, except where work experience forms part of the course involved, and while we are on this matter, why did you not find out about this before taking this course,( if that, in fact, is the studying you are doing, your explanation is not clear on this point ), taking a job now, without permission from their home affairs department could see you disqualified for life, from entry, as well as not being permitted to finish your course, I suggest that you contact the dept concerned and very nicely explain, that you need this work and you will not be taking someone else's job to do it, and it would help broaden your understanding of their culture and language to participate in their wonderful democracy, be very humble, and expect it to take forever to find the right people to talk to, they are not a people who are direct in their dealings, but usually take the time ( a lot of time ), to know the person first, before directing them to the person who can deal wiith this, also expect to drink a lot of teas, and make a lot small talk , the beaurocracy is enormous and cumbersome, and bound by social rules, do not get aggressive or annoyed, public anger displays are not welcome, you have been warned. RESPECT IS EVERYTHING, IN JAPAN..;. If you are not yet working there then you can get work if you are reasonably skilled and dexterous, as a cropupier on the cruise ships, or as cruise staff itself, making beds entertaining, bar staff, etc, the cruise lines often make the visa application themselves, for you, but be warned if you have a criminal conviction or record you will not be welcome here at all, or try the "Singapore Cruise Line" for vacancies, as they do a grand tour of the far east, including Japan Burma, Thailand, etc, many Americans have taken this route for summer work, and the cruise length is ideal for a full vacation season, from college, and is mostly various nations tourists, one tip, though, do NOT take any drugs, and I mean ANY recreational drugs the penalty for even a small amount is death by hanging, in these nations, Japan included, (if, of course, that is whaty you meant by, "any tips ?" otherwise yes you do get "cash tips" for doing this work, I would suggest that you work on your communications skills old man, as well, by the way...... Lastly, check all your luggage, and do not carry parcels or packages for friends through any customs area, any one wanting to pass stuff through customs, should never find you an easy mule, also, leave your address tags inside your bags as an outside one is easily spotted, and a quick phone call to someone at your home base, may find you having to explain to your insurance company how the thieves knew you were away, and I really mean check "everything" and lock it with a good lock, not a cheap one, and do not let your luggage escape your side for a moment, once this is done, mark it in order to recognise it in airports or stations but if asked it may be better to deny all knowledge of this belonging to you, or being uncertain, about it being yours after all, people carry similar luggage around the world, and I for one would rather not commit to any thing if a customs or police officer says "is this bag yours sir ?, in a land where I have no legal rights...Put any items with your I.D. in an inside the trousers pocket, that can only be accessed from the waistband, and which does not show from the outside...... I do not mind having to replace my undies, or a few shirts but I can not get my life back, so I do not even carry an address label inside ( or my name, or any I.D. or even anything with my writing on) , personally, it is your choice, but I have seen too many caught out by sly policemen looking for a bribe, slip a "little something" into a bag after opening it, to trust any one, any more, but the choice is yours, and your embassy may be a long way away, and they may not believe too much in your innocence on this matter, if it is not politically sensitive to do so, all they may do, is negotiate a long sentence, rather than a death sentence, and you certainly would not enjoy their jails, if you ever came out, even without a venereal disease, or a death sentence from one or another infection....
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http://educationjapan.org/visas/work.html Foreigners are not allowed to work in Japan without a work visa. Obtaining a Japanese work visa takes some effort in that all application materials must be presented in person at an embassy or consulate. The paperwork required varies based on occupation, so the applicant is advised to speak with a Japanese official before submitting an application for a work visa. How to Obtain a Japanese Work Visa Find a position and a Japanese employer who is willing to sponsor an application for a work visa. The majority of work visa applications require the applicant to submit documents certifying his qualifications to perform the work, such as a diploma, and outlining the activities that he will be involved in while in Japan. In some cases, these documents must be certified by the organization the applicant intends to work for. In other cases, the process can be streamlined by the company officials, who can handle the work visa application for the applicant. Locate the nearest Japanese embassy or consulate. Contact the consulate to find out more about the paperwork that will be required to apply for a work visa. Work visas are split into many different categories in Japan, and it's important to find out what category an occupation falls under and submit the appropriate application materials to the embassy. Ask about any fees that must accompany the visa application. The applicant may also have to make a trip to the embassy or consulate to obtain a copy of the work visa application. Obtain a Certificate of Eligibility, if possible. Certificates of Eligibility can only be obtained in Japan, and usually eliminate the need for additional materials certifying the reason for the visa. They also make the application process move much more quickly, as the application won't be forwarded to an office in Japan for screening. Gather together and photocopy all essential documents. Besides the specific documents required for an occupation, each visa application must be accompanied by a copy of your passport, two passport photos taken in the past 6 months, payments to cover any fees and two completed applications. Bring all original documents to the embassy or consulate in addition to the copies, just in case. Wait for the application to be processed. When applying for a work visa from outside of Japan, the process can take several months, especially if a Certificate of Eligibility is not submitted along with the application. If approved, the work visa will be issued and the applicant will be cleared to enter Japan. http://www.ehow.com/how_4623427_obtain-japanese-work-visa.html?ref=fuel&utm_source=yahoo&utm_medium=ssp&utm_campaign=yssp_art
