Regular Work Visa Japan

About

The Regular Japanese Work Visa is a long-stay visa. It allows foreigners to seek employment in Japan. It is one of the three types of work-related visas.

Eligibility

There are several occupations that are eligible for this visa.

  • Artists
  • Business managers
  • Actors
  • Musicians
  • Sportspersons
  • Engineers
  • Teachers
  • Journalists
  • Nursing Care
  • University Professors
  • Religious activities (monks, bishops)
  • Technical interns

A Japanese Work Visa will be issued to an applicant when they meet all of the following requirements. And if the issuance is considered appropriate.

  • The applicant possesses a valid passport. Also candidate is entitled to re-entry to a country of their nationality or a nation of their residence.
  • All submitted documents are authentic, completed and satisfactory.
  • The activities to be engaged in Japan/ the civil status or the position of the applicant/ the period of stay meets the requirements for the status of residence and the period of stay stipulated in the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act. (Cabinet Order No.319 of 1951. After this, referred to as the "Immigration Control Act")
  • The applicant does not fall under any of the items of Article 5, Paragraph 1 of the Immigration Control Act.

Documents

The documents required for this visa include.

  • Passport
  • Certificate of Eligibility
  • Japanese Work Visa Application Form.
  • Pictures
  • Documents detailing job description, salary etc.
  • Evidence of previous academic and professional history.
  • Any additional documents the embassy or consulate requires.

Process

The application process has two main parts.

  • Obtaining a certificate of eligibility
  • Applying for the visa

Visa Processing Time
The actual processing time for this visa is 5 to 10 working days. But note that this duration may differ according to the specific office where you are applying. But getting the Certificate of Eligibility can take up to three months.

Duration & Fees

Duration
The visa duration is usually either one year or three years. However, for certain professions, such as entertainers, the time is three months, six months or a year. However, you can apply for an extension if your work requires it.

Fees
The payment of fees is in the currency of the country (region) where the Embassy or Consulate-General is located. A single-entry visa costs around 3,000 yen, while a double-entry or multiple-entry visa costs around 6,000 yen. 

Fees may be different or may not be required. It depends on your visit's objective and nationality.

There are no fees if the visa is not issued. Suppose the visa application is made thru an approved agency by the Embassy or Consulate General of Japan. In that case, they require processing fees and visa issuance fees.

Extension

To apply for an extension, you must apply for an extension with the proper documents. It should include an Extension of Period of Stay application form and your company's registration documents.

Highlights

Work
You can find a job with this visa.

Dependents
You can sponsor and bring over your family members or spouse with this visa.

Re-entry Permit
You'll only require this permit if you stay outside of Japan for some time longer than a year.

Extension
This visa can be extended.

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