What is the Specific activities?

A flexible residency status tailored to your specific purpose in Japan.

“This activity is necessary in Japan, but it can’t be covered by a standard visa.”
That’s exactly the kind of exception the Specific Activities Visa is designed to handle.

▶️ A highly flexible visa system that grants residence for activities individually approved by the Minister of Justice.
▶️ It includes multiple categories tailored to specific purposes, with new frameworks being added in recent years.

Main Use Cases of the Specific Activities Visa

📌 Post-graduation job hunting period for international students waiting to join a company
📌 Continued residence for child-rearing after divorce or the death of a Japanese spouse
📌 Short-term stays for foreign interns or professional athletes
📌 Bringing elderly parents to Japan, medical stays, academic research, and more

✅ [New in 2023] A New Future-Focused Specific Activities Visa Is Now Available

Within the Specific Activities visa category, these two are currently gaining the most attention👇

J-Find (Japan-Find) Visa [Specific Activities]

✅ [Eligibility] Foreign nationals who graduated from universities or graduate schools outside Japan
✅ [Purpose] To stay in Japan for job hunting or preparing to start a business
✅ [Duration] Up to 2 years of residence permitted
✅ [Activities Allowed] Job hunting, business startup preparation, and internships

✅ [Key Features]

• Work permitted during stay (up to 28 hours per week)
• Family members may accompany the applicant if certain conditions are met
• A visa that fully supports highly educated individuals seeking opportunities in Japan

Recommended for those with strong resumes who are eager to connect with Japanese companies.

J-Skip (Japan-Skip) Visa [Highly Skilled Professional]

✅ [Eligibility] Highly skilled foreign professionals who meet either educational or income criteria
✅ [Purpose] To facilitate the fast-track acceptance of top talent into Japan
✅ [Key Points]

• Educational requirement: Graduates from top overseas universities, etc.
• Income requirement: Minimum income thresholds set, with a focus on proven experience in designated fields

✅ [Benefits]

• Eligible to apply for permanent residency in as little as one year
• Family members can accompany the applicant; spouses can work; domestic helpers may also be brought to Japan
• A special fast-track route within the Highly Skilled Professional visa system that allows applicants to “skip” certain screenings

Perfect for companies looking to hire and activate top-tier global talent immediately.

Why Getting Help from a a Certified Immigration Lawyer (Administrative Scrivener) Is a Smart and Safe Choice

“Am I eligible for J-Find?” “Will my background meet the requirements for J-Skip?”
These kinds of questions can be clearly answered through expert pre-screening and professional advice.

At the Administrative Scrivener Taro Fujita Office, we provide the following support:

✅ Assessment of the most suitable visa category for each program
✅ Preparation of application documents, explanation letters, and scheduling
✅ Support for online immigration applications (available nationwide)
✅ Acceptance of applications from overseas and email delivery of the Certificate of Eligibility also available