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Skilled Labor

技能

For foreign chefs, sports coaches, sommeliers, aircraft pilots and similar trades. Usually requires around ten years of practical experience.

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The documents

10 for everyone. Some nationalities are asked for more.

1
Application Form申請書
2
Passport (Current)
3
Residence Card — only required if already living in Japan在留カード
4
Photo (4cm × 3cm, white background)
5
Employment Certificate在職証明書
6
Tax Withholding Slip源泉徴収票Most recent year
7
Company Registration Certificate登記事項証明書Issued within 3 months
8
Corporate Tax Return法人税納税証明書Most recent year
9
Explanation of Skilled Activities
10
Proof of Skill / Trade Qualification Certificate

Your nationality

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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

Skilled Labor
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