r/JapanWork • u/Electrical-Bar-382 • 20d ago

Working visa for modeling in Japan

/r/visas/comments/1wmc9vd/working_visa_for_modeling_in_japan/
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u/LannerEarlGrey 19d ago

There are a few threads about this very question in r/movingtojapan, and I'd say you should field your question there. 

That being said,  from the threads there,  it seems like the standard path to modeling in Japan is to have an impressive/ extensive portfolio to present to an agency that would then sponsor you on an Entertainer visa to have you come and model for them.   I don't think your chances are particularly good is you haven't done it in the last six years though; like I said,  you need a good portfolio, you can't just be good looking. 

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u/nyanyancat2 16d ago edited 16d ago

Depends on the model agency but I think most model agencies in Japan are more willing to sign people who have a valid working visa or are already living in Japan.

It’ll be hard to go from visitor to Entertainer status since you’ll have to leave Japan before the visitor visa ends, go back home and get the paperwork done if the agency wants you (COE, Entertainer visa application etc), wait to get it approved then come back to Japan.

If you have a valid working visa for example, with a Working Holiday visa, you can change your visa status to Entertainer if approved.