Work Visa for Officer Worker (Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services Visa)

Work Visa for Officer Worker (Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services Visa)

Among foreign residents in Japan, this residence status ranks third in number after “Permanent Resident” and “Technical Intern Training” (as of the end of 2023). This visa category was created by merging the previously separate categories of “Engineer” and “Specialist in Humanities/International Services.”

This visa applies to individuals who have secured employment at a Japanese company, organization, or office. For instance, if you majored in a science or engineering-related subject at university or have extensive work experience as a system engineer, general engineer, or in an engineering field, you may qualify under this visa cateogry.Similarly, if you studied humanities at university or have significant professional experience in a humanities-related field, you may fall under this visa category.

On the other hand, the “International Services” includes jobs that require knowledge of foreign cultures and languages. For example, if you are Vietnamese and will be working in Japan in a role that requires an understanding of Vietnamese culture and language, you may qualify. Common examples include working as an interpreter, translator, or handling overseas trade with Vietnam.

If any of these examples apply to you, consult with our company to see if you are eligible for the Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services visa. The key factor in obtaining this status is the relevance between your field of study and your job responsibilities.

Even if you have not graduated from a university or have no work experience yet, do not give up just yet. If you are set to graduate from a professional training school in Japan, your field of study and the nature of the job may still make you eligible for this residence status.