Engineer / Specialist in Humanities / International Services
For foreign nationals working as IT engineers, interpreters, sales, and other professionals
Documents are complex — professional support is recommended.
About This Residence Status
Apply when using knowledge gained at university or vocational school for professional work such as IT engineering, interpreting, marketing, or accounting at a Japanese company. The relevance of your job duties to your educational background or work experience is a key evaluation point.
Key Requirements
- University degree (bachelor's or higher) or vocational school graduation in a related field
- Job duties must be professional or technical in nature
- Salary equivalent to or higher than that of Japanese employees
Online Application Available
- Submit documents online — no need to visit the immigration bureau in person
- Track your application status online anytime
- An administrative scrivener (authorized representative) can handle everything — from document preparation to submission — on your behalf
The online system is provided by Japan's Immigration Services Agency. By working with an administrative scrivener, you can have the entire process handled without taking time off work or standing in line at the immigration bureau.
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