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MrGarmonbozia · Joined: 18 Jul 2006 Posts: 10

Hello, a friend of mine recently applied to the Peppy Kids Club and he was told by a representative there that he could get a WORK Visa (not a Holiday Visa) without a degree because he has TWO college diplomas which equate to 5 years of study.

I am in a similar situation and was wondering if anybody could shed some light on the above. Is this the case? I could not find any information regarding this on VISA sites. If this is so teaching in Japan becomes a more lucrative venture as I would not be subject to higher taxes and would be able to get a higher pay on a Work Visa with Peppy Kids.

Thanks.

Glenski · Joined: 15 Jan 2003 Posts: 12844 Location: Hokkaido, JAPAN

I'm sure some people have managed to slip this by immigration somehow, but it is not the norm, so don't expect it to happen, but be very pleased if it does. MOFA states quite clearly that a bachelor's degree is required (and they accept a 3-year or 4-year one, depending on your country).

MrGarmonbozia · Joined: 18 Jul 2006 Posts: 10

Glenski · Joined: 15 Jan 2003 Posts: 12844 Location: Hokkaido, JAPAN

Gladly.

Here is the main MOFA page.
http://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/index.html

Appendix I and Section V are the two places that refer to university degrees. They don't state specifically a bachelor's degree, but they do refer to graduating from a college. Historically, this has been taken by immigration to mean a bachelor's degree (with the rare exceptions I mentioned earlier).

MrGarmonbozia · Joined: 18 Jul 2006 Posts: 10

earthmonkey · Joined: 18 Feb 2005 Posts: 188 Location: Meguro-Ku Tokyo

Perhaps you should ask this question.
Why would 'Peppy Kids Club' want to hire me, and others who wouldn't be considered by most schools?
Perhaps it is because they are looking for the very best of the best who managed to slip under the radar of all of the other schools. Or, they are looking for people who are in no position to complain.
Hmm?