What is the "Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services Visa" that supports the success of foreign talent?

With the current declining birthrate, aging population, and increasing globalization, the number of foreigners working in Japan is increasing, and the demand for work visas is on the rise.

This time, we will explain about the "Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services Visa", which is obtained by foreigners who work by utilizing their specialized knowledge and skills, out of the total of 19 types of work visas!

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The "Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services Visa" is a type of work visa.

This visa is required for people who are planning to graduate from university or other institutions and wish to take up a job that utilizes their science or humanities major. "Engineer" applies to science-related occupations (system engineer, programmer, design, production technology, etc.), while "Specialist in Humanities" and "International Services" apply to humanities-related occupations (sales, clerical work, interpretation, translation, design, etc.).

As the name suggests, this visa is for specialized work called "Technical and Humanities Specialist International Services," and does not apply to simple labor jobs.

Visa Acquisition Overview

<The role of companies>

A visa will be issued after an employment contract is signed with the company. Individuals cannot apply.

The documents to be submitted and application period vary depending on the category.

<Requirements>

-Does the job you plan to do match what you studied at university?

-Educational Requirements

-OverseasIf you graduated with

• University degree or higher: degree certificate required
• Vocational school graduate...cannot meet educational requirements

-JapanIf you graduated with

• University degree or higher: In some cases, you can prove your educational qualifications by simply presenting your graduation certificate.
• Vocational school graduates: In addition to a graduation certificate, you will also need a certificate of completion, a transcript, documents certifying your major, and documents certifying that you have a professional degree.

If you have not graduated from the above schools

More than 10 years of work experience (international business) or more than XNUMX years of work experience (technical/humanities knowledge) are required.

-Contract with the company and salary level

You must have an employment contract with the company (a dispatch or contract contract other than employment is also acceptable) and be paid the same salary as a Japanese employee of the same company.

-Past criminal records, bad conduct, etc.

• The applicant will be screened for any serious criminal records or violations of immigration and passport laws.
• If the applicant has previously resided in Japan, not only their criminal record but also their past residence history (criminal history, unpaid taxes, violations of the conditions of permission for activities outside the scope of their visa status, etc.) will be strictly examined.

<Points to note>

• If you want to work part-time, you will need to obtain "permission to engage in activities other than those permitted by your visa" unless the work is within the scope of your visa.
• It is not permitted to earn income through a side job or self-employment

Final thoughts

Obtaining a work visa involves requirements for both the company and the applicant.
The documents you need to submit will also vary depending on your requirements, so if you want to be sure you get a visa, it may be best to seek professional help.
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