PART-TIME TEACHER IMMIGRATION
Part-Time Teacher Visa Japan | Multiple Schools & Contracts
For part-time foreign instructors and schools in Japan. Understand Instructor status document category 3, multiple teaching engagements, contract evidence and extension preparations.
Standard extension: ¥44,000 (tax incl.) and up. Government fees and expenses are additional where applicable.
Phone: 9:00–18:00 Japan time. Online inquiries are accepted nationwide and from abroad.
Part-time employment has its own application document category
The Immigration Services Agency classifies part-time applicants for Instructor status under category 3 for the relevant applications. More supporting documents can be required than for certain full-time teaching appointments.
A part-time title does not itself decide whether an activity qualifies. The school classification and teaching work must also fit the permitted scope.
What to prepare
Examples of arrangements
| Arrangement | Key issue |
|---|---|
| Part-time at one qualifying school | Relevant Category 3 supporting documentation |
| Part-time at several schools | All teaching activities, contracts and total hours |
| Mixed employment and service contracts | Legal and factual classification of each engagement |
| Part-time university teaching | Professor status may apply instead of Instructor |
Important points for employers and teachers
Documents for renewal
Application requirements can vary by document category and whether the applicant changed institutions. Contracts, evidence of activity and income or tax documents may be relevant.
Multiple service contracts
For some renewals, the Immigration Services Agency specifically requests copies of contracts with all institutions when work is based on non-employment contracts.
Teaching at universities
Teaching or research at universities and colleges of technology generally points toward the Professor status. Do not assume all part-time education comes under Instructor.
Payment and ability to maintain activities
A complete picture of assignments, compensation, continuity and living arrangements is more useful than relying on an unsupported minimum-hours claim.
Application process
Review eligibility
Check school status, duties, immigration status and credentials.
Prepare documentation
Confirm contracts, applicant records and school materials.
Apply and follow up
Prepare the relevant application and respond to requests for further documents.
Professional fees
| Service | Fee (tax included) |
|---|---|
| Certificate of Eligibility (COE) | ¥110,000 and up |
| Change to Instructor status | ¥110,000 and up |
| Standard extension (without major changes) | ¥44,000 and up |
| Extension after changing employer | Quoted individually; standard site price from ¥110,000 |
Frequently asked questions
Can a part-time teacher qualify for Instructor status?
It may be possible if the work and institution qualify and the applicant satisfies the relevant requirements.
Is there a universal minimum number of teaching hours?
Applications are not decided solely by a single universal hours figure. The whole activity and its continuity matter.
Can contracts from two schools be submitted?
Yes. Relevant contracts and work details should be disclosed and reviewed.
Does a university adjunct teacher need Instructor status?
University education generally calls for consideration of Professor status instead.
Related information
NATIONWIDE IMMIGRATION SUPPORT
Planning to hire or work as a teacher in Japan?
Masunobu Kawagoe Administrative Scrivener Office can review the proposed role, school classification and application materials. Contact us before setting a firm work start date.