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[Working Status of Residence
(Landing Examination Criteria not applicable)]

"Diplomat" (during mission)

  Activities of members of diplomatic missions or consular offices and their family members belonging to the same household
     
"
Official" (during mission)

  Activities of official staff of foreign governments or international organizations and their family members belonging to the same household.
     
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Professor" (3 years or 1 year)

  Activities of research, direction of research or education at college or equivalent educational institutions.

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Artist" (3 years or 1 year)

  Activities for the arts such as music, fine arts, literature, etc.

"
Religious Activities" ( 3 years or 1 year)

  Activities of members of foreign religious organizations.

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Journalist" (3 years or 1 year)

  News coverage and other journalistic activities.


[Working Status of Residence (Landing Examination Criteria applicable)]

"Investor/Business Manager" (3 years or 1 year)

  Activities of investors or business managers such as presidents directors, auditors, general managers, etc.

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Legal/Accounting Services" (3 years or 1 year)

  Activities of lawyers, certified public accountants, etc.

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Medical Services" (3 years or 1 year)

  Activities of physicians, dentists, nurses, pharmacists, etc.

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Researcher" (3 years or 1 year)

  Activities of research.

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Instructor" (3 years or 1 year)

  Activities of language instructor and other education at elementary schools, junior high schools, high schools, vocational schools, etc.

"
Engineer" (3 years or 1 year)

  Activities of services requiring technology or knowledge of physical science, engineering or other natural science fields.

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Specialist in Humanities/International Services" (3 years or 1 year)

  Activities of services requiring knowledge of human science fields or specific ways of thought or sensitivity based on foreign culture.

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Intra-company Transferee" (3 years or 1 year)

  Activities of personnel who are transferred to business offices in Japan for engaging in services described in "
Engineer" or "Specialist in Humanities/International Services".

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Entertainer" (1 year, 6 months or 3 months)

  Activities of theatrical performances, musical performances, sports or any other show business.

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Skilled Labor" (3 years or 1 year)

  Activities of services requiring industrial techniques or skills in special fields.


[Non-Working Status of Residence (Landing Examination Criteria not applicable)]

"
Cultural Activities" (1 year or 6 months)

  Academic or artistic activities for studying, learning and acquiring Japanese culture or arts.

"
Temporary Visitor" (90 days, 30 days or 15 days)

  Sightseeing, visiting relatives, business meetings or other similar activities during a short period of stay.



                                     
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