The Entertainer Visa underwent significant changes with the enforcement of new regulations in August 2023. This article will provide a detailed explanation of the new criteria for Entertainer Visa No. 3 and a comparison with No. 1 and No. 2. Please note that the content for Visa Nos. 1 through 3 has been completely revised, so caution is required. The No. 4 visa has been eliminated.
The Original article in Japanese
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What is the Entertainer Visa No. 3 ?
When a foreign national wishes to engage in any of the following performing arts activities:
(1) Activities related to advertising products or businesses
(2) Activities related to the production of broadcast programs (including cable broadcast programs) or films.
(3) Activities related to commercial photography (4) Activities of making audio or video recordings on commercial records, videotapes or other recording media
cf.Immigration Services Agency Japan
Requirements for Entertainer Visa No. 3
Entertainer Visa No. 3 differs from Entertainer Visa No. 1 and No. 2 in that it regulates entertainment activities that are not conducted in the form of performances.
Similar to Entertainer Visa No. 2, one of the conditions is that the compensation must be equal to or greater than the amount received by a Japanese national performing the same activity.
This means that the salary or compensation must be at least equivalent to that of a Japanese person engaged in a similar activity.
Additionally, like Entertainer Visa No. 2, there is no requirement for the inviting organization to have a track record of invitations, nor for the foreign individual to have prior experience in entertainment activities.
Application for Certificate of Eligibility
This is an application for those who wish to enter Japan with this new residence status.
- Application for Certificate of Eligibility
- Photo
- Documents proving the applicant’s performance in the entertainment industry (as appropriate)
A certificate of qualifications or career history issued by the institution to which you belong, or documents evidencing your performance in the entertainment industry, such as CD jackets, posters, magazine or newspaper clippings, etc. - Any of the following documents that certify the content, period, position, and remuneration of the applicant’s specific activities in Japan:
(1) A copy of the employment contract
(2) A copy of the performance consent form
(3) Documents equivalent to (1) or (2) above, as appropriate - The following documents clarifying the overview of the receiving organization
(1) Certificate of registered matters
(2) One copy of the most recent financial statements (profit and loss statement, balance sheet, etc.)
(3) Employee list
(4) One guidebook (pamphlet, etc.)
(5) Documents equivalent to (1) to (4) above, as appropriate - Other reference materials
Itinerary of stay and activities, advertisements and flyers informing about activities, etc. as appropriate
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