Engineer / Specialist in Humanities / International Services Visa 

📌Typical Occupations 

Common job categories include:

• Software engineer
• System engineer
• Game developer
• Web designer
• Marketing specialist
• Business consultant
• Translator or interpreter
• Financial analyst
• International sales manager

The key requirement is that the job must require professional or specialized knowledge.

📌Eligibility Requirements

Applicants generally must satisfy one of the following conditions:

University Degree

A bachelor's degree or higher in a field related to the job position.

Examples:

Computer science degree → software engineer job
Business degree → marketing or consulting job

Professional Experience

If the applicant does not have a university degree, relevant professional experience may qualify.

In most cases, at least 10 years of experience is required.

Sponsoring Employer

This visa requires a sponsoring employer in Japan.

The employer must provide:

• employment contract
• job description
• company registration documents
• financial information

The immigration authorities will review whether the company is capable of employing a foreign professional.

Salary Requirements

The applicant must receive salary equal to or greater than a Japanese employee in a comparable role.

There is no fixed minimum salary defined in the law, but in practice salaries generally range from:

3 million to 10 million yen per year depending on experience and industry.

📌Required Documents 

Typical documents include:

From the Applicant

• passport copy
• resume / CV
• university diploma
• academic transcript
• employment history documents

From the Employer

• employment contract
• company registration certificate
• company financial statements
• company brochure or website information
• explanation of job duties

Additional documents may be required depending on the case.

📌Application Procedure 

The application process generally follows these steps.

Step 1 – Preparation of Documents

All required documents are collected and prepared for submission.

Step 2 – Certificate of Eligibility Application

The employer or immigration specialist submits the application to the Immigration Services Agency of Japan.

Processing usually takes 1 to 3 months.

Step 3 – Visa Application

After the Certificate of Eligibility is issued, the applicant applies for a visa at 

a Japanese embassy or consulate.

Step 4 – Entry to Japan

After arriving in Japan, the applicant receives a residence card and may begin working.

📌Common Questions 

Q.Can I work remotely for a foreign company?

A.In most cases, the Engineer visa requires employment with a company in Japan.

Remote work for overseas companies alone usually does not qualify for this visa category.

Q.Can I change jobs?

A.Yes. However, the new job must also qualify under the same visa category.

📌Our Professional Support 

Our office provides professional support for Engineer visa applications, including:

• eligibility assessment
• document preparation
• Certificate of Eligibility application
• communication with immigration authorities