Name of procedure | Application for issuance of a Certificate of Authorized Employment |
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Procedural basis | Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act, Article 19-2 |
Individuals subject to procedure | Foreign nationals who are permitted to work |
Application period | When applying for a Certificate of Authorized Employment |
Applicant |
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Recipient | Same as above |
Handling fee | 1,200 yen when receiving the Certificate of Authorized Employment (paid with revenue stamps) Fee Payment Form - PDF![]() ![]() |
Required documents, etc. |
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Application format |
(Note 1) Can be printed on standard Japanese A4 paper. |
Where to apply | The Regional Immigration Services Bureau with jurisdiction over your place of residence (Please contact either a Regional Immigration Services Bureau or an Immigration Information Center (Tel: 0570-013904).) |
Hours | Weekdays 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The day or time may vary depending on the procedure, so contact either the Regional Immigration Services Bureau or the Immigration Information Center (Tel: 0570-013904). |
Consultation counter | Regional Immigration Servicse Bureau with jursidiction over your place of residence (Please contact either a Regional Immigration Services Bureau or an Immigration Information Center (Tel: 0570-013904).) |
Examination criteria | One of the following from among the statuses of residences established in Appendix Table 1 of the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act: (1) Those who have a status of residence under which working is permitted; (2) those who have a status of residence under which working is not permitted, but have received permission to engage in an activity other than those permitted by the status of residence previously granted; or (3) those who have a status of residence under which working is not permitted. |
Standard processing period | Same day (one to three months if changing place of work) |
How to appeal | N/A |