Work Visas & Foreign Employment Guide

Check the activities, period of stay, and main requirements for work- and business-related statuses of residence.

Visa Type	Activities	Period of Stay	Main Requirements
Engineer / Specialist in Humanities / International Services	Office work utilizing knowledge acquired at a university or vocational school, or 10+ years of practical experience (IT, accounting, corporate planning, interpretation, language instruction, etc.).	5 years, 3 years, 1 year, etc.	University degree, specialized degree from a Japanese vocational school, relevant practical experience, and an employment contract with a Japanese company.
Specified Skilled Worker (i / ii)	On-site immediate-asset employment in industrial sectors facing severe labor shortages (food & beverage manufacturing, construction, caregiving, food service, etc.).	Total up to 5 years (Type i) / Renewable (Type ii)	Passing skills and Japanese language proficiency tests (Type i). Advanced skills (Type ii).
Business Manager	Activities to establish a company, start a business, or invest in, manage, and operate businesses within Japan.	5 years, 3 years, 1 year, etc.	Capital of 5 million yen or more, employment of 2+ full-time staff, and securing an independent business office.
Technical Intern Training	Training programs aimed at transferring Japanese technologies and skills to developing countries to support economic development.	Up to 5 years	Work history in the home country, along with proper management and planning by sending and receiving organizations.

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