Foreign Nationals with “Dependent” Status Can Now Work Part-Time at Pachinko Parlors and Similar Establishments
AKIRA YAMAMOTO.AKIRAFrom October 1, 2026, foreign nationals residing in Japan under the “Dependent” status of residence are permitted to work part-time at pachinko parlors and other amusement businesses, provided that they meet certain requirements and obtain individual permission to engage in an activity other than that permitted under their status of residence.
An important point is that even if a person has already obtained general permission to engage in part-time work for up to 28 hours per week, that permission alone is not sufficient to work at a pachinko parlor or similar establishment. A separate individual permission specifying the place of employment must be obtained.
This new arrangement applies only to foreign nationals with the “Dependent” status of residence.
Foreign nationals with the “Student” status of residence, as well as certain foreign nationals residing under the “Designated Activities” status as a dependent spouse or child, are not eligible for this arrangement and cannot obtain individual permission to work at pachinko parlors or similar establishments.
It is possible to hold both the general permission for part-time work and the individual permission described above. However, even in such cases, the total amount of work performed under all permissions must remain within 28 hours per week.
For further details, please refer to the Immigration Services Agency of Japan website (Japanese only).
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