[For automobile maintenance industry] Specified skills visa
Updated: July 2026, 8
"I want to hire foreigners working as technical interns as 'specific skills'"
We often receive inquiries from people who say, ``Due to a labor shortage, we would like to hire foreigners who have passed the exam.''
■As a technical intern trainee, I taught him a lot of work and he worked hard, so I would like to continue working with him even after the training period ends.
■We are hiring in Japan, but there are few applicants, so we are considering hiring foreign personnel in the future.
■I know that there is a status of residence of ``Specified Skilled Worker,'' but there are a lot of documents to prepare and it is difficult.
■I applied for a residence status of "Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services", but it was rejected. We are considering whether there is another way.
We support such auto repair companies!
Confirmation of “automobile maintenance field”
[Target occupations]
- Car daily inspection and maintenance, periodic inspection and maintenance, disassembly and maintenance
[Other requirements]
- Acceptance must be made at an automobile overhaul/maintenance business that has been certified based on the Road Transport Vehicle Act (this also applies to workplaces where the type of equipment covered is limited or where the only type of vehicle is two-wheeled vehicles).
- When entrusting the implementation of a support plan to a registered support organization, those who have passed the 1st or 2nd grade automobile mechanic skill test or who have 5 years or more of practical experience in teaching at an automobile mechanic training facility. Limited to registered support organizations where the person is located.
If you work in automobile maintenance, you cannot obtain the engineer/specialist in humanities/international services status of residence. Therefore, before hiring someone, it is necessary to check carefully whether they have passed a skill test in the automobile maintenance field.
Please contact us for expert advice based on the latest information.
The first consultation is free.
Process when changing from other status of residence to "Specified Skilled Worker" visa
 | Contact Us The first consultation regarding your application is free of charge. Consultations are available in Chinese, Korean, English, and Vietnamese, and after-hours consultations and on Saturdays and Sundays are also available if you make a reservation. Please contact us by phone or via the inquiry form. |
 | Consultation and Application After confirming the current situation, we will explain our application plan. Please discuss the payment timing and success fees with the person in charge. You can proceed with the application once you are satisfied with the estimated costs and service details. |
 | Document Preparation We will collect and prepare the necessary documents for the application. We also translate documents in Chinese, Korean, English, and Vietnamese. *Separately, the applicant will be responsible for the cost of obtaining certificates, etc. (actual cost) and the translation fee (1,000 yen/sheet). |
 | Apply to the Immigration Bureau Our administrative scrivener will apply for a highly skilled professional visa to the Immigration Bureau on your behalf. Customers can apply without going to the Immigration Bureau. |
 | Notification of Approval As a result of the examination, if there are no problems, the Immigration Bureau will send us a notification to proceed with the issuance of a new residence card. If the application is denied, we will reapply according to the applicant's request. |
 | Issuance of New Residence Card We will guide the applicant on the documents required for the procedure for issuing a new residence card. (Passport, residence card, fees paid to the immigration bureau, etc.) Once the documents are ready, our administrative scrivener will carry out the procedures for issuing a new residence card at the Immigration Bureau on behalf of the client. Documents can be delivered by mail, so there is no need to visit our office. After payment of the fee, we will return the passport and residence card to the client. |
Process for bringing in newly hired people from abroad
| Contact Us Consultations regarding applications are always free of charge. Consultations are available in Chinese, Korean, English, and Vietnamese, and after-hours consultations and on Saturdays and Sundays are also available if you make a reservation. Please contact us by phone or via the inquiry form. |
| Consultation and Application After confirming the current situation, we will explain our application plan. Please discuss the payment timing and success fees with the person in charge. You can proceed with the application once you are satisfied with the estimated costs and service details. |
| Document Preparation We will collect and prepare the necessary documents for the application. We also translate documents in Chinese, Korean, English, and Vietnamese. *Separately, the applicant will be responsible for the cost of obtaining certificates, etc. (actual cost) and translation fee (1,000 yen/sheet). |
| Apply to the Immigration Bureau Our administrative scrivener will apply for a highly skilled professional visa to the Immigration Bureau on your behalf. Customers can apply without going to the Immigration Bureau. |
| Receive certificate of eligibility(COE) If there are no problems as a result of the review, we will receive the "Certificate of Eligibility" necessary for obtaining a visa. After payment of the fee, we will give this certificate to the client. Additionally, in the unlikely event that permission is denied, we will reapply according to the client's request. |
| Sending Certificate to the Applicant's Country and Visa Application The client sends the certification certificate to their home country and applies for a visa at the local Japanese consulate. Once you receive your visa, you will be able to enter Japan. Please note that the certification certificate is valid for 3 months from the date of issue. |
Advantages of requesting our company
Preparation of application documents
There are many materials and documents to prepare for a specific skill visa, so if you leave it to us, we will fully support you until you obtain a status of residence.
Specialized Visa Team
Even if you can work as a technical intern trainee, there are some occupations in which you cannot work on a specific skill visa.
There are more jobs available than when the specific skill visa was first established.
Our experienced visa specialist team will respond based on the latest information.
Multilingual Support
Specified skill visas require documentation and support in the "native language" of the foreigner being hired.
We also have foreign staff, who can also speak Chinese, Korean, English, and Vietnamese.
Large quantity applications possible
We have branches in Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka, and each branch has a specialized visa team to assist you.
Support services/human resources introduction
Our affiliated company has been registered as a registered support organization and has obtained permission for paid employment placement business.
In the case of specific skills, it is a requirement for permission to provide support to foreigners after acceptance, but if your company does not meet the support requirements, it is necessary to entrust it to a registered support organization.
【Affiliate】
Support Holdings Co., Ltd.
Registration support organization:19 Climb 000034
Would you like to partner with us to increase your sales? (Proposal for partnership)
[For recruitment agencies]
By partnering with our company, we will provide comprehensive support for visa applications, reporting to the government, and management of period of stay.
Companies can hire foreigners smoothly, and increasing the number of employees can contribute to your company's sales.
Leave the visa support for foreigners you plan to hire to us!
①A foreign applicant (hereinafter referred to as the applicant) will contact your company for employment counseling.
②We will introduce the applicant to companies that want to hire foreigners.
③We will receive a request from your company to apply for a visa.
④Our company will support the applicant's visa application.
