- There are 16 different types of work visa categories in Japan. Among the most popular are “Specialist in Humanities/International Services”, “Engineer”,”Intra-company Transferee”, “Investor/Business Manager” and “Skilled Labor”.
- “Specialist in Humanities/International Services” is basically desk work involving the use of the applicant’s international background (e.g. language skills and working experience involving international business etc.). Jobs that belong to this category are teaching foreign languages at language schools, translation/interpretation, marketing, public relations, international trade, etc.
- “Engineer” is basically desk work involving a scientific background and/or knowledge. This category is for engineering jobs, etc.
- “Intra-company Transferee” is generally for expats (transferees) of foreign companies, who have been working in such company for at least the past one year period, and who will be transferred to a branch office or affiliate company in Japan. In this case, the work role prepared for the expat should be a role belonging to either the “Specialist in Humanities/International Services” or “Engineering”category.
- “Investor/Business Manager” is the category for enterpreneurs and investors, and managers of companies of foreign investment (gaishi-kei).
- “Skilled Labor” is the category for cooks/chefs, architects, processors of jewels and furs, animal trainers, pilots, sports instructers, sommeliers, etc.
- Besides these most popular categories, there are other work visa categories, being “Diplomat”, “Official”, “Professor”, “Artist”, “Religious Activities”, “Journalist”, “Legal/Accounting Services”, “Medical Services”, “Researcher”, “Instructor” and “Entertainer”.
- In order to obtain a work visa in Japan, it is necessary to meet the next 2 points:
- (1) Your job description in Japan must belong to one of these work categories.
- (2) There are specific requirements for each work visa category, and the applicant must meet all of these requirements.
- Please feel free to make full use of our free e-mail consulting service (available through our home page) to make inquiries.
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