Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services
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Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services
Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services
Japan · Work
What it is
The most common work visa for white-collar professionals: IT engineers, translators, designers, marketing specialists, and others performing technical or humanities-based work. Typical holders: engineers, interpreters, designers, private-sector language teachers, marketing staff.
Key facts
- Category
- Work
- Duration
- 5 years, 3 years, 1 year or 3 months
- Processing time
- 3 months
- Maximum validity
- 5 years
- Extendable
- Yes
- Path to permanent residence
- Indirect route
- Dependants
- Yes
- Health insurance
- Required
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all, so confirm your own case on the official page.
Fees
- Application fee (band 14,900-15,100; local amount per mission)
- JPY 15,100
- Application fee (band 29,900-30,100; local amount per mission)
- JPY 30,100
Key requirements
- Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field, OR 10+ years practical experience (3 years for International Services)
- Employment contract with a Japanese company
- Job duties must match the visa category
- Employer must demonstrate business stability
- Salary comparable to a Japanese national in the same role
- Certificate of Eligibility obtained by employer
Working on this visa
The status of residence permits only the activities listed for it in the Immigration Control Act's annexed table; other paid activity needs separate permission.
Facts checked against the official source. Last updated 22 July 2026.