Immigration Policy
Activities Covered Under Specified Activity Visa No. 46
January 1, 2026
A wide variety of activities are covered under Specified Activity No. 46. This includes EPA nurses, interns, athletes, digital nomads, and international students seeking employment or starting a business in Japan. This category helps support a diverse range of foreign nationals living and working in Japan.
Specified Activity No. 46 applies to a very wide range of activities. Specifically, it covers EPA nurses, certified care workers under EPA, internship participants, professional athletes, digital nomads, and more. It also applies to international students in Japan who are starting a business or engaged in job-hunting activities. Through this visa category, a broad range of foreign nationals are supported in pursuing their activities in Japan.
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