Engineer / Specialist in Humanities / International Services

Skilled WorkerPath to PR

Japan's primary work visa for foreign professionals in engineering, IT, humanities, and international services. Most common visa for Indian IT professionals in Japan.

Duration

1, 3, or 5 years (determined at immigration's discretion), renewable

Processing Time

1-3 months

Cost

JPY 4,000 (approximately $27) for Certificate of Eligibility + JPY 3,000 visa fee

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or 10+ years of relevant professional experience
Employment contract with a Japanese company
Job duties must match the visa category (engineering, humanities, or international services)
Company must be viable and compliant with immigration laws
Sufficient salary (generally at least on par with Japanese employees)

Path to Permanent Residence

Permanent residence after 10 years of continuous residence (can be reduced to 1-3 years under Highly Skilled Professional points system).