Guidelines for Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship Students
who wish to work part-timeCenter for International Affairs, Tottori University
Japanese government (MEXT) scholarship students (hereinafter referred to as“MEXT students”) receiving scholarships from the Japanese government for their study
and living must follow the procedures prescribed by Tottori University before engaging
in part-time work to the extent that it does not interfere with their studies.
1. Desirable part-time jobs for MEXT students(1) Part-time work that contributes to students’ studies and research activities(2) Part-time work performed in response to a request from a public agency(3) Part-time work that contributes to interaction with and contribution to the localcommunity(4) Part-time work that contributes to international exchange and friendship between
Japan and other countries(5) Part-time work that contributes to the improvement of Japanese language skills andunderstanding of Japanese society(6) Internships and other part-time jobs that contribute to future employment in Japan
2. Application Procedures
The Immigration Service Agency will grant permission to engage in an activity otherthan that permitted under the status of residence (hereinafter referred to as “thepermission”), and Tottori University will also take the following procedures.
(1) Prior application
MEXT students must apply for permission at the Immigration Services Agency after
obtaining approval from their supervisor.
(2) Reporting the acquisition of permission
MEXT students must bring their passports and residence cards to the IAD after theyobtain permission from the Immigration Services Agency.
(3) Notification of Place of Employment
MEXT students who have obtained permission must submit a notification (Form 1) tothe IAD when they find part-time work.
MEXT students must submit a notification (Form 1) to the IAD whenever theychange or add a new part-time work.

3. Notes(1) In some cases, permission is not granted even if an application is filed. You may notengage in remunerated activities prior to obtaining permission.
(2) Students are permitted to work part-time for up to 28 hours/week (up to 8 hours/dayduring long holidays).
(3) Students are not allowed to work part-time during their leave of absence.
(4) Students may not work part-time in a sexually oriented business.
(5) Students do not need permission if they engage in an internship for which they arenot paid.
(6) Research students are not allowed to work part-time.
<Reference>-Application for permission to engage in activities other than that permitted under the
status of residence previously granted (Immigration Service Agency)
https://www.moj.go.jp/isa/applications/procedures/16-8.html?hl=en-Regarding permission to engage in activities other than that permitted under theresidence status of “Student” (Immigration Service Agency)
https://www.moj.go.jp/isa/applications/procedures/nyuukokukanri07_00003.html?hl=enForm1

Date:/, 2024

Notification of part-time work permission for MEXT Students
To: Director, Center for International Affairs
The part-time work I will be doing is as follows (Circle the applicable items from (1)- (6)).
(1) Part-time work that contributes to students’ studies and research activities(2) Part-time work performed in response to a request from a public agency(3) Part-time work that contributes to interaction with and contribution to thelocal community(4) Part-time work that contributes to international exchange and friendshipbetween Japan and other countries(5) Part-time work that contributes to the improvement of Japanese language
skills and understanding of Japanese society(6) Internships and other part-time jobs that contribute to future employment inJapanCheck (✓) the boxes that you have checked and submit the form.
□ I am submitting this notification with a copy of my permit.
□ I will give top priority to my studies and research, and if my part-time job
interferes with my studies or research, I will concentrate on my studies orresearch.
□ I will work part-time after checking the items above.
NameFacultyStudent ID number
Nationality / Region
Outline of the part-time work (name of employer (shop/branch) / contents of work etc.)

Total number of hours of part-time work /week
Total number of hours of studies and research/week (Number of hours of class/research hours)

I agree with the above information.
Supervisor (Signature)

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