I’ve been offered a remote/freelance position in my home country doing some online writing work. I currently work as an ALT here in Japan. This work wouldn’t interfere with my job here, I would be getting paid in my home country’s currency, and it would get deposited in an acct. in my home country. The money will primarily be used to pay student loans back home (this weak yen sucks).
I’d prefer to keep things above board while not performing visa and/or tax fraud and risking deportation by getting my employer’s approval (I don’t think this will be an issue) and turning in the paperwork to immigration (and subsequent tax info).
I know I need [the application](https://www.moj.go.jp/isa/content/930004124.pdf) and [the application for those with “Instructor” visa status](https://www.moj.go.jp/isa/content/930004256.xlsx), as well as my residence card and passport. But, for those of you who have gone through the process before, were there any other documents you needed or they asked for? I want to have all the paperwork ready so that when I do ask my boss I can show them that I’ve done my research and they can feel assured that I know what I’m doing.
Also, how long did it take the process to be completed between you handing in the paperwork and them giving you the “ok”?
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Your contract with the new job and a translation of it. If you’re a JET you may need written permission from your CO. I don’t remember what else there was.
I’m doing it now, waiting for the answer
They didn’t ask me for a translation of the contract , just took the English one. Gave me my passport back with something attached to it and told me to wait for post correspondence
The Japanese government isn’t going to know if you’re making money in your home country. I know many people who have online gigs/income streams from overseas. I myself make about $800 a month from online ventures. I’m not going to report to the Japanese government ebcause it’s none of theur f*cking business.