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Engineer / Specialist in Humanities

Standard work visa for professionals in engineering, IT, business, or humanities fields.

Estimated Cost

$30

Processing Time

~2 months

Validity

60 months

Description

This is Japan's most common work visa category, covering engineers, IT professionals, translators, designers, and business professionals. Applicants need a bachelor's degree or 10+ years of relevant experience, plus a job offer from a Japanese company.

Official informationLast updated: 2025-08-01

Timeline

Processing Time
14 days – 3 months

Average: 2 months

Visa Validity
5 years

Path to Residency

Path to Citizenship

~10 years

Eligibility

Education:Bachelors

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or 10yr experience*

Job offer from Japanese employer*

Certificate of Eligibility*

Valid passport*

Cost Breakdown

FeeAmountType
Visa fee$30One-time
Estimated Total$30