How to Change Your Visa Status as an International Student

How to Apply for a Status Change 1. **Where to Apply** International students must complete the procedure at the Immigration Services Agency of Japan. 2. **Required Documents** - Application for Permission to Change Status of Residence - Applicant's curriculum vitae (CV/resume) - Documents proving your educational background and work history 3. **Language Proficiency Requirements** - Language proficiency equivalent to CEFR B2 level may be required. - Proof such as JLPT N2 or higher is necessary. 4. **Other Conditions** - If you are continuing work you have already been doing, the language proficiency requirement may be waived. How the Process Works You will need to submit detailed information about the company you are applying to, as well as the contents of your employment contract. Since your application may not always be approved, it is important to carefully prepare the correct documents for your category. Contact Information If you have any questions, it is recommended that you contact the Immigration Information Center for Foreign Residents. You can reach them by phone at TEL: 0570-013904. --- 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).