1. Status of Residence: "Student" (留学ビザ)
• Foreign students must come to Japan on a valid "Student" visa.
• The visa must be sponsored by an approved educational institution (Language School, Vocational School, College, or University).
• Students must study at the school that sponsored their visa and must not be permitted to change schools freely without immigration authorization.
2. Attendance and Academic Performance
• Students must have at least 98% attendance at their school.
• Low performance or poor attendance can lead to:
3. Restrictions on Part-Time Work
• Up to 28 hours of part-time work per week is permitted with authorization referred to as (資格外活動許可).
• Up to 40 hours of part-time work during long holidays (summer/winter breaks).
• Unauthorized work or overtime is unlawful and could lead to: