Working Visa
"Completing a specialized course at a vocational school in Japan" has been added to the educational requirements for the "Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services" status of residence.
Until now, in order to be granted the "Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services" status of residence, either one must have graduated from a university with a major in a subject related to technology/humanities, or one must have at least 10 years of work experience.(Three years of work experience is acceptable if you are engaged in international […]
What is “International Services” under the “Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services” status of residence?
One of the statuses of residence that allows foreigners to work in Japan is "Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services."Among these, the applicable scope of “International Services” is defined as ``translation, interpretation, language instruction, public relations, advertising, or overseas trading work, design related to clothing or interior decoration, product development, and other similar work.''Therefore, any other type […]
The scope of the residence status "Designated Activities (Notification No. 46)" has been expanded.
Foreign nationals who have graduated from a Japanese university (including graduate school) and have a score of 480 or higher on the Japanese Language Proficiency Test N1 or the BJT Business Japanese Proficiency Test are eligible for the "Designated Activities (Notification No. 46)" status of residence.This "Designated Activities (Notification No. 46)" is characterized by a […]
Regarding application for change of residence status if you are currently residing in Japan with a residence status such as "Student" and have decided to find employment in Japan in the spring of 2024.
If you currently have a status of residence such as "Student" or "Designated Activities (Continued Job Hunting)" and find employment in Japan in the spring of 2024, you will need to change your status of residence to working status.However, please note that the application details will change depending on the expiration date of your current […]
When a foreigner continues to work in Japan after graduating from a Japanese university
I think that the status of residence for foreigners working in Japan is often "Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services".In the case of this "Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services" status of residence, it is not possible to engage in work that mainly involves service work or manufacturing work.However, foreigners who have graduated from a Japanese university, etc., can […]
Points to note when foreigners living abroad work in Japan for the first time
When a foreigner living overseas works in Japan, the first step is to apply for a Certificate of Eligibility.I think that most of the foreigners do not understand this Certificate of Eligibility as it is the first application for them.Also, since the application form is often arranged by the company where you are employed, I […]
If a foreigner working in Japan is dismissed from the company
Foreigners residing in Japan have status of residence according to their activities in Japan.However, if you do not engage in activities that correspond to your status of residence for more than three months, your status of residence may be revoked.Then, if a foreigner working in Japan is laid off due to company bankruptcy or downsizing […]
Occupations that foreigners can work in Japan
Foreigners living in Japan have some kind of status of residence.Status of residence is divided into statuses of residence for foreigners based on status or position and statuses of residence for foreginer based on activity in which one engages.The former includes "Permanent Resident", "Spouse or Child of Japanese National", "Spouse or Child of Permanent Resident" […]
Hiring a Thai Cook
Normally, when hiring a foreign chef with a status of residence of “Skilled Labor”,that foreigner must have at least 10 years of work experience.However, in the case of Thai cuisine, the required number of years of work experience is reduced based on the provisions of Annex 7 of the Japan-Thailand Economic Partnership Agreement.Specifically, by satisfying […]
When hiring a foreigner at a restaurant
When you are hiring a foreigner at a restaurant, that foreigner must have the status of residence of "Permanent Resident", "Spouse or Child of Japanese National", "Spouse or Child of Permanent Resident", or "Long-Term Resident".The working visa that can be employed at a restaurant is a "Skilled Labor".However, only chefs who are allowed to work […]