International students with “Student” status are not allowed to receive work part-time. In order to engage in part-time employment, you must first obtain "Permission to Engage in Activity Other than that Permitted under the Status of Residence Previously Granted" from the Immigration Service Agency.
You can apply for this permission by yourself or the University can apply for it on your behalf. Please visit IAD with the application form and necessary documents during the period when such applications are accepted (The deadlines for submitting application documents are posted on the website).
・When you work as a TA, RA or Tutor at Tottori University, or when you receive compensation for a temporary and short-time activity provided by Tottori University, this permission is not necessary.
・Students are permitted to work part-time for up to 28 hours/week (up to 8 hours/day during long holidays)
・Students are not allowed to work part-time during their leave of absence.
Note: It is forbidden for students to work in sex or adult entertainment-related occupations.
Some specific examples of what is considered to be sex or adult entertainment-related occupation include:
Bars, "cabarets," night clubs, mah-jongg clubs, pachinko parlors, game centers, special bath houses, strip clubs, love hotels, private massage parlors, etc, and "snacks" and pubs where guests are personally entertained. No type of employment in these kinds of businesses are permitted, regardless of the nature of the work. For example, even cleaning work in any such business is prohibited.
◆Permission to Engage in Activity Other Than That Permitted under the Status of Residence Previously Granted (Part-time Work)： https://www.ciatu.tottori-u.ac.jp/en/necessary-documents-Immiguration3#%E8%B3%87%E6%A0%BC%E5%A4%96
Information about part-time job opportunities is posted on the notice board next to "University Hall Mare" (Dining Room No.1) for Koyama Campus and "University Hall 2F" for Yonago Campus.
If you access the "Torijob" website - the official Tottori University site for part-time employment information, run by Tottori Univ. Co-op, you can search for part-time job openings at any time.
Note: Only members of the Tottori University Co-op can become members of the "Torijob."
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. For more information, please refer to "Guidelines for Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship students who wish to work part-time".
| Guidelines for Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship students who wish to work part-time（PDF） | ー |
| Form1 (Word) | IAD |
Notes:
(1) In some cases, permission is not granted even if an application is filed. You may not engage 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/day during 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 are not paid. (6) Research students are not allowed to work part-time.
