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 (就业). 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.
| 类别 | 就业 |
|---|---|
| 投资 | — |
| 费用（家庭） | CHF 150 |
| 收入 / 年 | — |
| 资产 | — |
| 最低居住 | 0 |
| 永居 | 10 |
| 入籍 | 5 |
| 工作 | yes |
| 申请资格 | all |
| 税收 | Remittance basis for non-permanent residents; then worldwide. |
| 截至 | 2026-10 |
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