Intra-Company Transferee Visa
Embassy required
- Fee
- 3,000 JPY
- Validity
- 5 years
- Entry
- Single entry
Eligibility
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Nationality
Open to all nationalities.
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Employment
Must have been continuously employed at the foreign office for at least 1 year immediately prior to transfer, performing duties classified as Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services. University degree not required.
Required status: Intra-company transfer with 1+ year tenure
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Financial
Compensation must be equal to or greater than that of Japanese nationals in equivalent roles.
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 12
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Photo
Count: 1; Specifications: 45mm x 45mm, white background, taken within 6 months
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Curriculum vitae
Provide a current CV showing education, work history and relevant qualifications.
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Work contract
Provide a signed job offer, contract or assignment letter showing the role, dates and employer.
Must be notarized: No; Must be translated: No
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Certificate of
Issuing authority: Immigration Services Agency of Japan; Residence status: Intra-company Transferee; Validity months: 3
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Ict assignment
Corporate relationship: Head office, branch, subsidiary, or affiliated company with capital ties or management control relationship; Minimum employment years: 1
How to apply
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Document gathering
Prepare transfer letter, employment history, company relationship documentation, CV, and employer financial documents.
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Processing wait
Japanese receiving company applies for COE at Regional Immigration Bureau. Processing 1-3 months.
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Document submission
Apply for visa at Japanese Embassy/Consulate with COE.
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Fee payment
Pay visa fee of approximately 3,000 JPY.
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Visa collection
Collect visa and enter Japan within 3 months of COE date.