Why apply for a Japan work visa?

• Access to more than 18 million jobs
• A community of  93 million foreign residents
• Easy pathway for permanent residence in Japan 
• Full-time workers can earn up to ¥ 4.4 million per year 
• In-demand job roles include English teachers, Military personnel, engineers, service staff, IT Professionals, translators, and bankers.
• Work and settle with your family

The job market in Japan is known for its advanced infrastructure, amazing work-life balance, and high-paying annual salary packages. Foreign workers willing to work in Japan will require a Japan work visa. The Japan work visa for Indians allows Indian professionals to work and stay in Japan for up to 5 years. You can migrate to Japan with your family on a work visa and even apply for permanent residency after being a legal resident for 10 years. 

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Benefits of Japan work visa

Here are the benefits of a Japan Work Visa

• Expand your business operations
• Attractive employment opportunities
• Higher living standards
• Education and childcare support
• Social insurance policies and housing benefits
• Excellent work-life balance
• Allows you to bring your spouse and dependents
• A spouse is also allowed to work full-time

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Types of Japan work visa

 

Japan offers work visas for all types of occupations, including artists, instructors, journalists, professors, skilled laborers, and more. The time you can stay and work in Japan varies from 3 months to 5 years, depending on the type of work permit you choose.

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Specified Skilled Worker Visa

The Specified Skilled Worker (SSW) Visa is for workers moving to Japan for employment in certain industrial sectors. Japan plans to bring approximately 500,000 new workers to the country by 2025. Skilled foreign workers above 18 years are eligible for this visa if they are associated with the 16 skilled occupations listed by the Japanese government. 

The following are the occupations covered by SSW:

• Nursing Care
• Building Cleaning Management
• Manufacture of Industrial Products
• Construction Industry
• Shipbuilding and Ship Machinery Industry
• Automobile Repair and Maintenance
• Aviation Industry
• Accommodation Industry
• Agriculture
• Fishery and Aquaculture Industry
• Manufacture of Food and Beverages
• Food Service Industry
• Wood Industry
• Railway
• Automobile and Transportation Business
• Forestry
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Specified Skills Visa 1-SSV1

Workers who are in specific industries like shipbuilding, agriculture, and nursing care can apply for this Specified Skills Visa 1-SSV1. This visa requires Japanese language proficiency and some technical exams to be cleared. The visa is valid for 1 year and can be renewed every 5 years.

 

Specified Skills Visa 2-SSV2

 

Those workers who are currently working in Japan with specified Skills Visa 1-SSV1 and have moved to higher positions in their job can apply for Specified Skills Visa 2-SSV2 to renew and retain their status in Japan. Those applicants who have applied for Visa 2-SSV2 can also bring their family dependents to Japan.

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Eligibility for Japan work visa

You would be eligible for a Japan work visa if you:

• Have a valid job offer in Japan
• Have a valid passport for at least 3 months from the time you have planned for the trip.
• Have zero criminal records
• Have an Invitation letter from company
• Have enough financial resources to support yourself in Japan
• Meet the health requirements
• Meet the in-demand skills and qualification requirement

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Japan Work Permit Requirements

 

The following are the documents required to apply for Japan work visa:

• Certificate of Eligibility (COE)
• Visa application form that is completely filled
• Recent Photographs (4cm * 3cm)
• A copy of your passport with an expiry date
• Job Offer from a Japan-based company
• Provide a return mail envelope with a JPY 392 postage stamp
• CV and Original degree certificate

 

How to apply for a work permit in Japan?

 

Step 1: Choose the type of visa you require

Step 2: Check whether you are eligible

Step 3: Complete the online application form

Step 4: Give your fingerprint and photo

Step 5: Pay the fees

Step 6: Make an appointment at your destination country’s embassy

Step 7: Submit the form with all necessary documents.

Step 8: Attend visa interview

Step 9: If eligibility criteria are met, you will get a work visa to Japan.

 

Japan work visa processing time

 

The processing time for the Japan work visa is usually 5-10 days. Sometimes, it might even take more than that if there is some issue with your application or the number of applicants applying.

 

Japan work visa fees

 

The cost of a work visa depends on the type of visa you choose and your nationality. The cost also depends on whether you are going for a single time or multiple times. The cost of a Single entry is JPY 3,000, and multiple entry is JPY 6,000.

 

How can Y-Axis help you?

 

As the world’s No. 1 overseas immigration consultancy, Y-Axis has been providing unbiased, personalized services for 25 years. Our team of experts are here to provide end-to-end assistance to ensure a smooth immigration journey. Our impeccable services include:

• Y-Axis Resume Writing Services to help you create a compelling resume
• Expert assistance with Japan visas
• Review of your documents and visa application form
• Complete Application processing
• Y-Axis Job Search Services to help you find the best jobs for you