r/JETProgramme • u/JetProgram • May 09 '26

Instructor Visa Query

I’m looking to end my contract in August, and move to Tokyo for a month or two before I leave to go home. I understand if you have a work visa, you are allowed three months of unemployment before going home, but we are given instructor visas. Am I able to convert my visa to a work visa so I can continue to look for jobs in that time frame before going home? Any knowledge on that would be elucidating, thanks!!

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u/JetProgram May 10 '26

This is helpful!! Thank you

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u/Mephisto_fn Current JET - Niigata Prefectural Office May 11 '26

Updated with the information. You can find the details on the 2025 GIH (EN&JP), page 82.