Engineer / Specialist in Humanities / International Services Visa

What Is This Visa?

The 技術・人文知識・国際業務 (Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services) visa is the primary work visa for foreign professionals in Japan. It covers three broad categories: • Technology (技術): IT engineers, software developers, mechanical engineers, architects • Humanities (人文知識): Accountants, marketing specialists, economists, legal professionals • International Services (国際業務): Interpreters, translators, international trade specialists, language instructors

Eligibility Requirements

• University degree or 10+ years of relevant work experience • A job offer from a Japan-based company with a valid contract • The position must match your educational background or professional experience • The company must demonstrate the position requires specialized knowledge • Salary must be equivalent to or above Japanese nationals in the same role

Tanaka-sensei's Approach

1. Qualification Assessment — I evaluate your credentials against Immigration Bureau standards 2. Document Preparation — All documents prepared in both Japanese and English 3. Company Coordination — I work directly with your employer's HR team on sponsorship requirements 4. Application Filing — Comprehensive submission to the regional Immigration Bureau 5. Follow-up & Status Changes — I handle renewals, employer changes, and status conversions