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What is the Gijin Koku Visa ?
The Gijin Koku Visa (also called the Engineer or Specialist Visa) lets people from other countries work in Japan in jobs that need special skills or knowledge. Itβs mainly for white-collar jobs like IT engineers, translators, marketers, and teachers.
This visa is great for people who have a university degree or several years of experience in their field. It allows them to work in Japan in professional jobs.
πΌ What Kind of Jobs Can You Do with This Visa?
Major works covered in this Visa:
01
π§βπ» Technical Jobs (Engineering)
- System engineers and programmers
- Network engineers
- Mechanical/electrical designers
- Factory technicians
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π International Services
- Translators and interpreters
- Foreign language teachers (like English)
- Managers in international trade or communication
02
π§ Humanities Jobs
- Sales and marketing staff
- Human resources and accounting workers
- Business planners and consultants
π What Do You Need to Get This Visa?
1
Qualification
A university degree or at least 10 years of work experience
2
Sponsorship
A full-time job offer from a Japanese company
3
Relevant job
A job that matches your education or experience
How long can you Stay?
Duration
The visit can last for 3 months, 1 year, 3 years or 5 years
Renewal
It can be renewed, so you can build your career in Japan
Residency
If you stay long enough and meet certain rules, you can apply for permanent residency and even bring your family.