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Originally Posted by aussielung
Yeah, he can transfer any visa from one type to another but I get the impression that Air wants to be able to work while studying to help with living expenses and such in Japan so waiting for his studies to be completed before he starts working may not be an option for him.
Oh yes, also there are many limitations to a spousal visa in Japan that makes it harder to get in some cases than a working visa. Thats the reason why so many married westerners in Japan have working visa status rather than spousal status.
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You can work on a student visa, but you have to go through all the beurocratic hoops to get express permission to do so, which means your educational institute will have to agree, as will immigration:
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You cannot work on your initial visa, but you can apply for a document entitled "Permission to engage in an activity other than that permitted by the status of residence previously granted." This just means permission to work up to 4 hours per day, 28 hours per week, in order to help support your studies. During holidays, you may work up to 8 hours per day. However, this is intended to be supplemental to your savings, so you cannot declare this proposed income when applying for a student visa. Also, this activity is not meant to detract from your studies - so if your attendance begins to suffer as a result of working you may find your visa revoked. The immigration office does check your attendance while on the student visa, and the school is obliged to take a daily record of attendance.
The relevant forms for application are usually available from your school. Some schools will make the application for you; most will just issue you with the documents that you need to take to the immigration office.
Education Japan | Visas | Work Permission