Work / Immigration visa · United States Minor Outlying Islands 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.

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