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 (就労). 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.
| カテゴリー | 就労 |
|---|---|
| 投資額 | — |
| 手数料（家族） | CHF 150 |
| 所得 / 年 | — |
| 資産 | — |
| 最低滞在 | 0 |
| 永住権 | 10 |
| 市民権 | 5 |
| 就労 | yes |
| 対象者 | all |
| 税金 | Remittance basis for non-permanent residents; then worldwide. |
| 時点 | 2026-10 |
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