Visa & Residence
What is Specified Activity No. 46?
July 16, 2026
Specified Activity No. 46 is a residence status for foreign nationals that is specially designated by the Minister of Justice. It covers a range of individually approved activities not included under standard residence categories.
Specified Activity No. 46 is a special residence status for foreign nationals staying in Japan. Unlike general residence statuses, it applies to activities individually designated by the Minister of Justice. Specific examples include diplomats, Working Holiday visa holders, and foreign nurses and certified care workers.
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Source: 出入国在留管理庁 "資格外活動許可・留学関連手続"
https://www.moj.go.jp/isa/applications/procedures/nyuukokukanri07_00003.html
This article was reorganized by ＳＩＡデジタルテクノロジー株式会社 based on the above source.
※This language version is a machine translation from the Japanese version (ＳＩＡデジタルテクノロジー株式会社).
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