The Japanese Embassy in Yangon has announced that working in Japan while on a short-term stay visa will be punishable by law.

According to the Japanese Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act, working in Japan with a short-term stay status is strictly prohibited. Violating this rule can result in criminal charges in Japan. Those wishing to visit Japan for medium-term or long-term purposes such as work or study must apply for a visa after obtaining a Certificate of Eligibility (COE) from the Japanese Immigration Bureau in advance.

In addition, the documents submitted when applying for a short-term stay visa must be accurate and complete. The embassy has announced that if a person is found to have falsely stated the purpose of their visit to Japan or if they have submitted forged documents, the visa will not be issued.

In addition, the embassy said that any future visa applications filed by the fraudulent applicant and the companies and organizations that assisted in the application will be severely affected by the previous improper application.

According to Japan’s Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act, short-term stays in Japan include sightseeing, health recreation, sports, visiting relatives and acquaintances, study, attending training or seminars, and business contacts. The embassy said that those who intend to move to Japan to work and engage in other activities, as well as those who plan to stay in Japan for the medium to long term, are not eligible for a short-term stay visa.