Work visa / Status of Residence for employment (e.g., Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services, Skilled Labor, Intra-company Transferee) in Japan

Work visa / Status of Residence for employment (e.g., Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services, Skilled Labor, Intra-company Transferee) · Japan visa route

skilled · last reviewed 2026-06 · all Japan routes

An employer-led or qualification-based work route.

Route overview

Typical timeline / duration: Period of stay varies by status and decision, commonly up to 5 years. Work is restricted to the activities authorised by the status of residence.

Important notes

Applicant normally needs a Japanese sponsoring/inviting organisation and a Certificate of Eligibility or equivalent documents; route/status must match the intended work; passport, visa application form, photo and supporting documents required.
No universal income threshold across all work statuses; eligibility depends on employment contract, qualifications/experience and status category.

Official source

Official source: Japan official source

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Visa rules change frequently. This page is a research guide, not legal advice. Confirm current requirements with the official source before applying.