Japan Visa Side Income Checker

Can I Freelance or Earn Side Income on a Japanese Visa?

Q: Does overseas income matter?

Location of clients matters, but immigration focuses on the activity scope, not just where income comes from.

Use this tool to understand whether a side income activity is generally allowed, conditionally allowed, or higher risk based on common immigration patterns.

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Current visa type

Job category (as stated on your Certificate of Eligibility)

Side income activity type

Monthly side income amount

Employer permission status

Does the activity match your visa category?

Common questions

Can I freelance on a work visa in Japan?

It depends on whether the work aligns with your visa category and whether you have permission for side work.

Is online teaching allowed?

Online teaching may be allowed if it aligns with your visa scope and you have proper permission. It becomes higher risk if unrelated.

Does overseas income matter?

Immigration looks at the activity scope, not only where income is paid from.

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