Employment Visa

Technology, Humanities Knowledge, International Business

Technology

Established to accommodate the progress of Japan's economic internationalization by accepting specialized professionals in the field of natural sciences from foreign countries. Specifically, it involves activities in technical professions requiring expertise in information engineering, such as system engineers and programmers, as well as in the aerospace engineering field, including maintenance of aircraft requiring expertise in aerospace engineering. Additionally, it encompasses technical roles in the design and development of precision machinery, civil engineering and construction machinery, and other related fields.

Humanities Knowledge

Activities that engage in tasks requiring technical or knowledge expertise in the field of humanities, based on contracts with public and private institutions in this country. Specifically, it involves cultural activities requiring a certain level of specialized knowledge with academic backgrounds such as accounting, finance, general management, and consulting.

International Business

Engagement in activities based on contracts with public and private institutions in Japan, requiring a foundation in foreign culture, thinking, or sensitivity. Specifically, it involves cultural activities that demand a certain level of specialized skills rooted in thinking or sensitivity based on foreign cultures, such as translation, interpretation, language instruction, public relations, advertising, international business transactions, design, product development, and more.

Intra-company Transfer

A residence status established to accept specialized professionals transferred from business locations outside Japan to Japanese offices due to personnel reassignments."

Elderly Care

Activities in which individuals with the qualification of "certified care worker" engage in caregiving or caregiving guidance, based on contracts with public and private institutions in Japan.
To obtain the qualification of 'Certified Care Worker,' there are several options available. Generally, individuals aim to acquire the certification through staying in Japan under residency statuses such as 'Study,' 'Technical Intern Training,' or 'Specified Skilled Worker,' engaging in learning and practical experience. After obtaining the 'Certified Care Worker' qualification, it is possible to change the residency status to 'Care'.
In the 'Care' residency status, it is possible for one's own children and spouse to accompany.

Skill

Engaging in activities that involve skilled tasks belonging to specialized fields in industry, such as:

・Cooking foreign cuisine
・Constructing houses using construction methods devised abroad
・Processing jewelry, precious metals, and fur
・Training animals
・Creating or repairing products like glassware and carpets unique to foreign countries
・Piloting regular scheduled aircraft
・Providing sports instruction
・Conducting wine appraisals
And so on.

Management and Administration

Engaging in activities related to conducting or managing business operations in this country. The 'business' must be conducted appropriately and must be recognized for its stability and continuity.

Highly Skilled Professional

Specific Skills

Technical Intern Training

Legal and Accounting Services

Medical

Research

Education

Entertainment

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Non-Employment Status

Study

 

Short-term Stay

 

Family Stay

 

Training

 

Cultural Activities