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Engineer / Specialist in Humanities / International Services

Scope & Commonality

One of the most commonly issued work visas for skilled professionals.

  • Engineer: Jobs requiring technical or scientific knowledge (e.g., IT, engineering)
  • Specialist in Humanities: Knowledge in areas like marketing, accounting, law
  • International Services: Roles leveraging foreign culture or language—translators, interpreters, designers

Sources: tsukino-office.com | Business Visas for Japan by SHIMAX Legal

Eligibility Criteria

  • Engineer / Humanities: Relevant bachelor’s degree or 10+ years practical experience
  • International Services: Bachelor’s degree or 3+ years experience; language graduates may qualify without experience

Sources: ワンストップ行政書士事務所 | Kajikawa Administrative scrivener office | Visa Japan

Additional Requirements

  • Job must match academic or professional background
  • Salary must be equal to or greater than what a comparable Japanese worker would receive

Sources: ワンストップ行政書士事務所 | Quick Jobs Japan | yamagiwagroup.com

Application Process & Limitations

  • Employer applies for Certificate of Eligibility (COE)
  • Applicant uses COE to apply for visa at embassy or change status in Japan
  • Initial stay: 3 months to 5 years, with renewals possible
  • No side jobs allowed unless you get "permission to engage in activity other than that permitted by your status"

Sources: tsukino-office.com | Quick Jobs Japan | nihonbashiprime.com