Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services (work visa) (技術・人文知識・国際業務)
Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services (work visa) is a residence route in Japan (Employment). Job offer from Japanese employer; degree or 10 yrs experience (3 for translation); salary comparable to Japanese staff. CoE then visa; dependants on Dependent visa. Gov fees ~JPY 28,000 for family.
Requirements at a glance
There is no minimum stay to keep the permit. Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after 10 years. Citizenship can be possible after about 5 years.
How holders are taxed
Remittance basis for non-permanent residents; then worldwide.
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| Category | Employment |
|---|---|
| Investment | — |
| Fees (family) | CHF 150 |
| Income / yr | — |
| Assets | — |
| Min. stay | 0 |
| PR | 10 |
| Citizenship | 5 |
| Work | yes |
| Eligible | all |
| Tax | Remittance basis for non-permanent residents; then worldwide. |
| As of | 2026-10 |
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