Stage 2 · Lesson 3 of 6
Japan: Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services
Most software in Japan work under the status of residence called Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services. Your employer in Japan usually applies for a at a regional immigration office, showing that your degree or relevant work experience matches the job, and you then get the visa at the Japanese embassy in your country.
Periods of stay are 3 months, 1, 3 or 5 years, and renewals are done in Japan. The status uses a points system (70 points or more) and offers a 5-year stay, a working spouse and a faster route to .
Japanese is not a legal requirement for the work visa, but it matters for most jobs and daily life.
Common trapa job title on the application that does not match your degree or experience, which is a common reason for refusal.
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Resources for this stage
Start with· follow one of these
- GuideFreeImmigration Services Agency of Japan: work statuses of residence
Immigration Services Agency of Japan
Japan's statuses of residence and the Certificate of Eligibility, from the Immigration Services Agency
- GuideFreeSingapore Employment Pass and COMPASS (Ministry of Manpower)
Ministry of Manpower, Singapore
The Employment Pass, its qualifying salary and the COMPASS points test
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