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🇯🇵 Japan

Engineer/Specialist in Humanities Visa

The most common work visa for foreign professionals in Japan, covering engineers, IT specialists, interpreters, designers, and business professionals. Requires a university degree (or 10 years experience) in a field related to the job. Employer sponsorship required. Valid for 1, 3, or 5 years depending on the application. Allows job changes within the same visa category but requires notification to immigration. Dual-intent permitted - can pursue permanent residency while on this status.

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Processing Time

1-3 months for COE, 5-10 days for visa

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Cost

¥4,000 COE + visa fee (varies by nationality)

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Duration

1, 3, or 5 years, renewable

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Work Rights

Full-time employment with sponsoring employer

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Path to Permanent Residence

Yes

Requirements

  • 1University degree related to the job or 10+ years experience
  • 2Job offer from Japanese employer
  • 3Salary comparable to Japanese nationals in same role
  • 4Work content matching visa category
  • 5Employer sponsorship and COE application

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