Religious Activities Visa (Details)

Scope of "Religious Activities" Visa

Key Points for Acquiring Visa

A foreigner is dispatched by a foreign religious organization.

A case for a foreigner belonging to a foreign religious organization.
A case for a foreigner not belonging to any foreign religious organization.
The religious organization which a foreigner belongs to needs not be the headquarters.

※ An applicant submits a copy of the dispatched letter or the letter of recommendation in order to prove the validity of his/her dispatching.

A foreigner engages in religious activities in Japan.

An applicant is also able to engage in activities which are related to religious activities such as sales of goods necessary for religious ceremonies as an employee of a religious organization.
However, if an applicant is engaged in miscellaneous duties in a religious organization, the status of residence will not be granted.
Furthermore, if an applicant is engaged in activities as a follower, the status of residence will not be granted.
The base of religious activities should be secured and located in Japan.

※ An applicant submits a document evidencing his/her position and professional background and outlines of the dispatching and inviting religious organizations reasonably explaining his/her intended religious activities in Japan.

A foreigner is able to gain enough compensation.

An applicant needs to prove that he/she is able to earn enough income from his/her religious activities (remuneration from the dispatching and/or inviting organization) in order to keep stable living in Japan.

※ An applicant submits a document prepared by a religious organization evidencing his/her compensation.