Engineer / Specialist in Humanities / International Services
技術・人文知識・国際業務
The standard work visa for engineers, IT staff, designers, marketers, translators and similar roles. Requires a degree in the field or ten years of experience in it.
Or find a firm to handle it →What it asks of you
The same checks the eligibility check runs, so the two never disagree.
- 01
A bachelor's degree, a Japanese vocational diploma, or ten years' experience in the field.
- 02
A job offer from an employer in Japan.
- 03
The degree or experience must relate to the job, and the pay must match a Japanese employee in the same role.
The documents
10 for everyone. Some nationalities are asked for more.
- 1Application Form申請書
- 2Passport (Current)
- 3Residence Card — only required if already living in Japan在留カード
- 4Photo (4cm × 3cm, white background)
- 5Employment Certificate在職証明書
- 6Tax Withholding Slip源泉徴収票Most recent year
- 7Company Registration Certificate登記事項証明書Issued within 3 months
- 8Corporate Tax Return法人税納税証明書Most recent year
- 9Explanation of Activities活動内容説明書
- 10Organization Chart組織図
Where you apply
From abroad
A Certificate of Eligibility is applied for in Japan, by someone acting for you — often your firm. With it, you get the visa at a Japanese embassy or consulate.
Already in Japan
If you hold another status, you apply to change it at your regional immigration bureau.
Where it leads
- Engineer / Specialist in Humanities / International Services
- Highly Skilled Professional
- Permanent Resident
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General information, not advice on your case. Immigration decides each application on its documents.