The Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services visa is one of Japan’s working visa categories designed for foreign nationals with professional skills and knowledge in specific fields. This visa is intended for individuals working in occupations such as engineering, humanities, and international services, which include a broad range of professions. Here’s a detailed overview:

1. Academic and Professional Qualifications:
   • • Engineer: Requires a university degree or equivalent in a relevant field, or ten years of professional experience.
     • Specialist in Humanities: Requires a university degree in the relevant field, or ten years of professional experience.
     • International Services: Requires a university degree or three years of professional experience in fields like translation, interpretation, public relations, international trade, and other international operations.
2. Job Offer:
   • • A concrete job offer from a Japanese employer is essential. The job must match the applicant’s qualifications and experience. Our company in Japan, G.Star VIEW HR Consulting Group 株式会社 helps for job placement in JAPAN.
3. Employment Contract:
   • • A valid employment contract with a Japanese company specifying salary, job description, and other employment conditions is necessary.
4. Salary:
   • • The salary offered must be comparable to Japanese standards in the industry to ensure the applicant can support themselves financially.

1. Certificate of Eligibility (COE):
   • • The sponsoring employer in Japan needs to apply for a Certificate of Eligibility (COE) from the local Immigration Bureau on behalf of the applicant.
     • The COE is a preliminary visa screening document that confirms the applicant meets the conditions for the visa.
2. Visa Application:
   • • Once the COE is issued, the applicant can apply for the visa at a Japanese embassy or consulate in their home country.
     • Required documents typically include the COE, passport, visa application form, and recent photographs.
3. Processing Time:
   • • The COE application process can take from a few weeks to several months. Once the COE is obtained, the visa application process at the embassy or consulate usually takes a few days to a couple of weeks.

1. Certificate of Eligibility (COE)
2. Passport
3. Visa application form
4. Photographs
5. Employment contract
6. Academic certificates or proof of experience
7. Other documents as requested by the embassy or consulate

• The visa can be issued for 1, 3, or 5 years and can be renewed as long as the applicant remains employed in the same capacity and continues to meet the visa requirements.
• Renewal requires submitting documents similar to the initial application, including proof of continued employment and tax payment records.

• The visa holder is allowed to work only in the job and field specified in their visa application.
• Changing employers or job functions within the same company may require notification to or approval from the immigration authorities.

• Spouse and children of the visa holder can apply for Dependent (Family Stay) visas.
• Dependents can engage in part-time work (up to 28 hours per week) with permission from the immigration office.

• After a certain period, typically 10 years of continuous residence (or less for those with advanced professional qualifications or those contributing significantly to Japan), visa holders may apply for permanent residency, which has less stringent work restrictions.