Requirements for Japan work visa application

1. Conditions for applying for a Japanese work visa:

Full-time college degree or above, or graduate from a Japanese vocational school. It’s okay if you don’t speak Japanese, but there are fewer jobs to choose from. Preferably, Japanese level 3 or above. Under 35 years old. For duty-free shops, those with a good image will be given priority. If you have experience in studying in Japan, you need to provide original materials and resume.

2. What kind of jobs are there for domestic recruitment with Japanese work visa?

Most of them are in the service industry. For example, hotels, duty-free shops, real estate agencies, catering services, travel companies, golf courses, etc. There is also some clerical work of translating for groups, but not much. And this kind of work requires a high level of Japanese language.

3. What is the salary like?

Generally starting from 180,000 yen, about 12,000 yuan. Overtime will be charged separately, and various insurances are available. Hotel catering includes food and accommodation, or you may pay a small amount yourself. Others generally provide accommodation, and you have to pay part of it yourself. Many are single rooms.

4. What kind of visa is it? Can I apply for permanent residence? Can I bring my family members? International Humanities and Technology Visa, also known as work visa. In the future, you can apply for permanent residence or apply for Japanese citizenship. You can stay in Japan forever. You can apply to bring your family members (spouse and children) to Japan. The spouse can work, but the working time is limited and cannot exceed 28 hours per week. Children can go to school in Japan and enjoy various benefits in Japan like Japanese children. Parents can apply for a visa to visit relatives and friends, which lasts for three months at a time and can be extended for another three months, which means they can stay in Japan for up to half a year at a time.

5． How much does it cost to apply for a work visa through an agency?

The market price of a work visa is basically around 20,000-30,000. Some programs for those who don’t speak Japanese will be more expensive. Basically, those in the service industry will not exceed RMB 30,000.

6. Is it guaranteed to be successful if I pay the money?

These jobs are not bought, but you still need to submit a resume and attend an interview. The processing fee is the cost of enrolling students and handling various procedures. If the visa is not issued, the entire visa will be refunded.

7. What about visas and air tickets?

Generally, it is issued by the Japanese Immigration Bureau. After staying, the Japanese employer will mail the status of residence to the agency in China. After the applicant obtains the residence permit, he or she must apply for a visa, which is often referred to as a counter-visa. This is relatively simple, just find a travel agency that can handle it. Usually around a few hundred dollars. You are generally responsible for your own air tickets. Some companies cover air tickets to Japan. After arriving in Japan, the Japanese company will arrange airport pick-up and accommodation.

8. Are there still fees for renewal?

When recruiting, it is already stated whether you are a one-year contract member or a full member. For contract members, the company has the right not to renew the contract after it expires. But generally as long as they make no mistakes and the company is in good operating condition, the contract will be renewed and the visa will be renewed. No additional charges are incurred. If you are a full member, the company cannot fire you casually. Even if the business situation is not good, as long as the company does not close down and the employees have not made mistakes, there is no way to fire them. If you are fired, the cost of compensation will be very high. Japan's labor laws really protect workers. Therefore, if you are a full member, the company will naturally renew your visa. There is no personal cost involved.

9. How to conduct an interview? Need to go to Japan?

There are two methods of interviewing now. One is video interview. The cost for employers in Japan is high. Therefore, many employers use video interviews, such as WeChat. There is also a large-scale on-site interview. All within the country. In this case, it is usually a large-scale job fair organized by domestic intermediaries. This kind of interview has a high acceptance rate. After all, it’s not easy to come to China. If we don’t recruit a few more people, we won’t be able to explain to the company when we return.

10. How long does it take to go to Japan after passing the interview?

The general processing cycle is 2-4 months. Applicants need to submit some information, such as academic certification. These materials are mailed to Japan, and the Japanese employer or agency administrative scrivener then goes to the Japan Immigration Bureau to apply, which all takes time. When the Immigration Bureau is busy, it may take longer.

Legal basis:

Article 9 of the "Exit and Entry Administration Law of the People's Republic of China" Chinese citizens shall apply for a passport or other travel documents in accordance with the law when leaving or entering the country.

Chinese citizens traveling to other countries or regions also need to obtain a visa or other entry permit from the country of destination. However, this does not apply unless the Chinese government has signed a mutual visa exemption agreement with the governments of other countries or if the Ministry of Public Security or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs provides otherwise. Chinese citizens who enter or exit the country as seafarers or work on foreign ships must apply for a seafarer's certificate in accordance with the law.