📅 Today is Monday, December 8, 2025 when I’m writing this article✨
The past 10 days have suddenly been very busy, and I haven’t had much time to write…😢
But I’m switching gears and writing with full energy today! 💪✨
🌈 What is a “Status-Based Visa” (Unlimited Work Permission)? 🤔💭
The term “visa with unlimited work permission” is another way of referring to status-based residence categories.
Specifically👇
🟦 Permanent Resident
🟦 Spouse or Child of Japanese National
🟦 Spouse or Child of Permanent Resident
🟦 Long-Term Resident
🟦 Special Permanent Resident
These are collectively called “status-based visas.” 💡✨
👑 Why is work unrestricted?
As the name “status-based” suggests, these visas allow residence based on family relationships or status, not based on a specific job.
For example:
👰🤵 If you are married to a Japanese national → Spouse of Japanese National
In this case, you are not limited to certain occupations—you can basically work in any field! ✨✨
🍳 How are these different from other visas?
For example…
💼 A person with an Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services visa (“GINOUKOKU”)
→ cannot work as a chef.
🎤 They are also not allowed to work in nightlife/entertainment businesses regulated by the Adult Entertainment Law.
However…
🌟 A Spouse of Japanese National can work in almost any occupation!
This is a huge difference 👏👏
⚠️ Why have refusals increased recently?
This is a bit off-topic, but recently:
「People who were always approved are suddenly getting denied.」
Cases like this have been increasing 😣💦
But the reason is not complicated.
🟨 They are simply not doing things that Japanese people normally do.
For example…
🏢 When a company hires a worker
→ They must enroll them in employment insurance
→ And if conditions are met, social insurance is mandatory.
However, many foreign nationals do not know these basic Japanese rules in the first place.
So they feel:
「It was fine before—why am I suddenly denied!?」
Their feelings are understandable…😔💞
But rules are still rules.
👩⚖️✨ When in doubt, talk to a professional!
Moving forward without understanding the rules often leads to trouble.
It is always safer—and better for your future—to consult a specialist and proceed correctly and safely 💎✨
💴 The money you spend now is not a cost,
it is an investment in your future.
Don’t get caught up in short-term time or cost—look at the bigger picture 🌱💫
🌟 See you in the next article!
Thank you so much for reading today🧡
I hope your future opens up brightly and beautifully ✨✨
See you next time! 👋😊💐
📖 Reference
Yasuji Yamawaki (2020)
Practical Guide to the Immigration Act and Foreign Labor Management / Audits
Nippon Kajo Publishing
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