🇯🇵 Japan · Media / journalist
Journalist Residence Status — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Press accreditation | Required |
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.moj.go.jp/isa/applications/status/journalist.html.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Job offer
https://www.moj.go.jp/isa/applications/status/journalist.html · verified 2026-06-21
Employer sponsor
https://www.moj.go.jp/isa/applications/status/journalist.html · verified 2026-06-21
Press accreditation
“外国の報道機関との契約に基づいて行う取材その他の報道上の活動。 該当例としては、外国の報道機関の記者、カメラマンなど。”
https://www.moj.go.jp/isa/applications/status/journalist.html · verified 2026-06-21
Open to all nationalities
https://www.moj.go.jp/isa/applications/status/journalist.html · verified 2026-06-21
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-21.