Menu
🏢

🇯🇵 Japan

Intra-company Transferee Visa

For employees transferred from overseas offices to Japanese branches, subsidiaries, or affiliates of the same company. Requires at least 1 year of continuous employment with the overseas entity prior to transfer. Work activities limited to engineering, humanities, or international services categories. Valid for 1, 3, or 5 years. No education requirements but must have relevant skills. Employer must demonstrate legitimate business relationship between entities.

⏱️

Processing Time

1-3 months for COE

💵

Cost

¥4,000 COE + visa fee

📅

Duration

1, 3, or 5 years, renewable

💼

Work Rights

Tied to sponsoring employer

Path to Permanent Residence

Yes

Requirements

  • 11+ year employment with overseas affiliate
  • 2Transfer to Japanese branch/subsidiary/affiliate
  • 3Work in specialized knowledge capacity
  • 4Valid business relationship between entities
  • 5Sponsorship from Japanese entity

Have questions about intra-company transferee visa?