Categories of Visa and Status of Residence

Visa category & Status of residence

Diplomatic
Visa Diplomat

Official Visa
Official

Working Visa
Professor
Artist
Religious Activities
Journalist
Investor/Business Manager
Legal/Accounting Services
Medical Services
Researcher
Instructor
Engineer
Specialist in Humanities/International Services
Intracompany Transferee
Entertainer
Skilled Labor

Temporary Visitor's Visa
Temporary Visitor*

Transit Visa
Temporary Visitor*

General Visa
Cultural Activities*
College Student*
Precollege Student*
Trainee*
Dependent*

Specified Visa
Designated Activities+
Spouse or Child of Japanese National
Spouse or Child of Permanent Resident
Long-Term Resident

* Statuses of residence not permitting work.
+ Whether work is permitted or not depends on the content of individual permits.