Work / Immigration visa · Eritrea to Japan

Engineer / Specialist in Humanities / International Services Visa

Embassy required

• Fee: 3,000 JPY
• Validity: 5 years
• Entry: Single entry

Eligibility

• Nationality

  Open to all nationalities.

• Employment

  Must have a contract with a Japanese employer. For Engineer/Specialist: university degree in relevant field, or completion of Japanese vocational school, or 10+ years of relevant experience. For International Services: 3+ years of relevant experience (waived for university graduates in translation/interpretation/language instruction).

  Required status: Contract with Japanese employer

• Financial

  Salary must be equal to or greater than Japanese nationals performing the same work. Minimum approximately 200,000-250,000 JPY/month.

Documents you need

• Passport

  Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 12

• Photo

  Count: 1; Specifications: 45mm x 45mm, white background, taken within 6 months

• Application form

  Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.

  Form name: Visa Application Form to Enter Japan; Form url: https://www.mofa.go.jp/files/000124525.pdf

• Curriculum vitae

  Provide a current CV showing education, work history and relevant qualifications.

• Degree attestation

  Attesting authority: Degree-granting institution (university degree or Japanese vocational school completion, or 10+ years experience); Must be apostilled: No

• 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

• Certificate of

  Issuing authority: Immigration Services Agency of Japan; Residence status: Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services; Validity months: 3

How to apply

1. Document gathering

   Prepare degree certificates, CV, employment contract, company registration documents, and financial statements of employer.

2. Processing wait

   Employer applies for Certificate of Eligibility at Regional Immigration Bureau. Processing 1-3 months.

3. Document submission

   Apply for visa at Japanese Embassy/Consulate with COE and supporting documents.

4. Fee payment

   Pay visa fee of approximately 3,000 JPY.

5. Visa collection

   Collect visa and enter Japan within 3 months of COE date.

This information is general guidance only and can change frequently. Always verify with the official embassy or consulate before making travel plans. Contact [email protected] for help.