Work visa process
When you enter Japan, you will probably be on a 90 day tourist visa exemption. Holders of certain passports (e.g. Ireland) can get this extended by an extra 90 days. You must leave the country before your exemption runs out, but you can return straight away and get another 90 days. Some people worry that the the immigration people will eventually get suspicious if you keep doing this, but I have also heard of people who have done it five times with no problems.
You’re not allowed to work in Japan without a working visa. But if you find a job and a company willing to sponsor your work visa, you can apply for the work visa and have it issued without leaving the country. A few years ago, this wasn’t possible; you’d have to apply in Japan, get some sort of form issued, and then leave the country and go to a Japanese embassy overseas to get the visa issued. Now it can all be done without leaving Japan; this is what I did in 2002.
When you finally get the visa, it will probably be be valid for either one or three years, but you won’t find out till you get it. You have to apply again for a new visa before the first one expires.
It’s important to realise that your visa lasts only until you leave Japan; once you leave the country, even if only for a holiday, you will lose the visa. To avoid this, you have to apply for a multiple-entry permit. This means your visa will last for the full period (e.g. 3 years) even if you travel outside Japan.
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Hi this is Harish,,I m Indian, presently I m working with a japanese logistics company here in bangalore as a excuative accounts. I am an Mcom in management.
I am really impress to japanese working method and there mentality and concept regarding work. I want to go to Japan and wants to do work over there.
please advice me that what should be done by me.
I am a filipino Caregiver, I have a Sister there she has only one dauther and Divorce with the Japanese she have a friend there that ownwer of the Home for the Agent thats why she would like me to come to Japan but we have problem in our Surname therefore Last June 2008 my Visa is Denied therefore I want to sponsored me of friend of my Sister to come and work for Him.
I have a Sister there she has only one dauther and Divorce with the Japanese she have a friend there that ownwer of the Home for the Agent thats why she would like me to come to Japan but we have problem in our Surname therefore Last June 2008 my Visa is Denied therefore I want to sponsored me of friend of my Sister to come and work for Him.
Dear Sir
I m trying to go Japan for work visa in Neplease Resturent. wt i can do there any other job ???? how many days i can take for shift for other place???
i have knowledge of computer can i work in Japaness company’s??? & Sir if i face any trouble from my employee how i can fact that problem???? pls suggest
Dear Sir
i m Nepaless & trying to go japan for working visa can i change my company within 2-3 months? & can i call my family after go there??? wt is the process of permanent living in Japan ? pls sugget
Regards
Deepak
Someone at http://www.thunderguy.com/japan/work-in-japan/work-visa/work-visa-process/ wrote he got a work visa without ever leaving Japan. But they didn’t
tell us how they did it ! I’m all ears !
- Rob
Rob, I did that. I didn’t have to do anything special; I just applied, and after a while I got the visa. Note that I started out on a visa-exempt entry permit, not a tourist visa.
watashi wa bangurajin desu.watashi wa nihon de san nen khenshu o shimashita.ima khenshu watte bangura ni imasu.watashi wa mata nihon ni ikitai desu.nihon de shigoto o shitai desu.do sure ba nihon no viza o toremasu ka.osshiete kudasai.onegaishimasu.
Good Day,
I am javaid 30 years.I would like to work in japan,currently i am working in NESTLE PAKISTAN and having 9 years working experience of different injection and blowing machines as well as filling and packing machines,
please guide me that how can i get work permit,
Best regards,
javaid
Good Day,
I am javaid 30 years.I would like to work in japan,currently i am working in NESTLE PAKISTAN and having 9 years working experience of different injection and blowing machines as well as filling and packing machines,
please guide me that how can i get work permit,
Best regards,
email: javaid.iqbal3@pk.nestle.com
javaid
Hi.
I am from iran. i need to job in japan. i have licence driving and i have familiar with computer.
I will like to work in japan. can u give u name and your number so I will give a call.
Hi, I’am from India. I got a job in Japan & will be taking my wife with me as dependent.
She is also professionally qualified and is having a job here in India.
What is the procedure to get a work permit for her so that she can persue her career in Japan ? Is Japanese language mandatory ? Pls do reply.
Dear sir,mam
I am Purshotam Singh from Nepal. I have well established Consultancy here and I have been sending clients from Nepal to other foreign countries from 2 years. I have many clients here who are very interested to work in Japan job. They have qualifications and experience in various fields. I would like to represent your company from Nepal if I get this chance. I hope to get kind respond from your side soon.
Regards
Purshotam Singh
I just have two question. I am currently in Japan visa-free/tourist status. I would like to stay in Japan longer. If I go to a near-by country like Korea for a few day, and then re-enter Japan, am I okay for another 90 days? My 2nd question is, I have a gaijin card already, and I have read that you are required to “give it back” upon departure without re-entry permit. Since I am planning to come back and marry my girlfriend, can I just claim I lost it? or is there some issues with me not giving it back when I leave for Korea???
Albert, in theory yes. I have heard that Japanese Immigration don’t like it if you keep doing it though. As for your gaijin card, it doesn’t sound like a good idea. If you claim it’s lost then they might well ask why you didn’t report the loss, and they will probably cancel it anyway.
hi good day im edith mercado my sister is already there in fukushima shes working there and already live w/ her 2 daugters and her japanese husband so what will my first step to work there Ive been last 2004 as a tourist because my brother in law sponsored me please help me im willing to work as a factory worker or what how can u help me hope for your kind!
ples work visa ples halp me sar
hi sir or madam really i want to go work for japan.i have experince for sales executive.now iam working in qatar.so provied visa and help me.i will send pp copy and bio data.
thanks
Hi ,sir ,i reaiiy like work for japan.wash car.
I want to visa .pleas .my country is sri lanka.
good bye .