Our office primarily handles residence statuses based on personal relationships, such as Spouse or Child of Japanese National, Spouse or Child of Permanent Resident, Long-Term Resident, and Permanent Resident. We can also assist with other types of residence statuses—including so-called “work visas”—depending on your individual circumstances. Below is a list of available residence statuses in Japan.
1) Engineer / Specialist in Humanities / International Services
This residence status is primarily intended for individuals working in companies as engineers, administrative staff, or interpreters.
2) Intra-company Transferee
This status is designed for employees being relocated from a foreign branch or headquarters to a Japanese office within the same corporate group.
3) Highly Skilled Professional
This residence status applies to individuals invited by Japanese institutions to work as researchers at universities or research organizations, or to serve as corporate executives.
4) Skilled Worker
This residence status is designated for individuals with specialized skills who engage in work that utilizes those abilities. Examples include chefs preparing ethnic cuisine and aircraft pilots.
5) Care Worker
This residence status is designated for individuals who work in the caregiving field in Japan. To qualify, applicants must hold a Japanese certification as a certified care worker (Kaigo Fukushishi).
6) Student
This residence status is required for individuals who come to Japan to pursue studies of any kind, including enrollment in Japanese language schools.
7) Business Manager
This residence status is for individuals who establish a company in Japan and serve as its representative, or who assume an executive role in an existing company based in Japan.
8) Others
Other available residence statuses include Legal / Accounting Services, Medical Services, Instructor, Technical Intern Training, Trainee, Entertainer, Religious Activities, and Specified Skilled Worker. Each of these categories corresponds to an official status of residence as defined by Japan’s immigration authorities.
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Each status of residence in Japan comes with specific eligibility requirements, as well as limitations on the types of work and activities permitted after it is granted.
If you're wondering, "Can I do the kind of work I hope to in Japan?"—please don't hesitate to reach out by email. We're happy to assist you, including with consultations on visa options and application procedures.