Working Visa
What is an “Intra-company Transferee”?
“Intra-company Transferee” is a status of residence for employees who are transferred from an overseas office of a globally operating company to a Japanese office.In the case of "Intra-company Transferee", unlike the status of residence of "Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services", educational background or work experience is not required.However, in order to be granted the status […]
Status of residence when moving from a foreign company to a branch office in Japan
Not limited to large companies, there are many companies that are expanding globally, and naturally it is no longer unusual for employees to be transferred across countries.When a foreigner who works for a foreign company is transferred to a branch office in Japan, I think that they often consider the status of residence of "Intra-company […]
How to hire foreigners at a convenience store
In order for a foreigner residing in Japan to work, it is necessary to have a status of residence corresponding to the job type or a status of residence without work restrictions.Unfortunately, if you are trying to hire someone for customer service at a specific convenience store, it is not permitted.Convenience store customer service is […]
How to invite foreigners as singers in clubs, cabarets, etc.
Foreign singers, such as Hallyu stars, who engage in entertainment activities in Japan will have a status of residence of "Entertainer." Similarly, when a foreigner is invited from abroad to work as a singer in a Japanese club or cabaret, the status of residence is also “Entertainer”.However, simply singing a song does not qualify for […]
Requirements for obtaining the status of residence of "Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services" based on work experience
One of the visas that allows you to work is "Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services".As a requirement for this "Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services" to be permitted, it is necessary to meet either the academic background requirement or the practical experience requirement.This work experience requirement is determined by the content of the work to be done.If the […]
How the period of status of residence is determined
The status of residence of "Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services", which is one of the working visas, has a fixed period of stay of 3 months, 1 year, 3 years, and 5 years.The period of stay of "3 months" is granted when the expected working period is within 3 months, so normally, the period of stay […]
Status of residence for foreigners who have been offered a job after graduating from a Japanese university and will stay in Japan until they find a job
Foreign nationals who have studied at a Japanese university may change their status of residence to "Designated Activities" (job hunting) if they are looking for a job after graduation.If the foreigner has been offered a job, but there is still some time before he/she can find a job, and he/she wishes to continue to stay […]
When applying for “Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services” based on years of practical experience
In order to be granted a status of residence of “Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services”, it is necessary to have an academic background such as a university degree or a certain level of practical experience.The specific number of years of work experience is as follows. When engaging in work that requires skills or knowledge belonging to […]
Scope of “Intra-company Transferee”
“Intra-company Transferee” is a status of residence for those who are transferred from an overseas company to an affiliated company in Japan.Affiliated companies here include not only transfers between parent companies and subsidiaries, but also subsidiaries and sub-subsidiaries of the same parent company.“Intra-company Transferee” also apply to transfers to affiliated companies.However, transfers from one affiliated […]
When a foreigner runs a Secondhand Articles Business
A person who intends to operate a business must obtain permission from a Prefectural Public Safety Commission.If a foreigner with a work visa obtains this Secondhand Articles Business license, caution is required.In the case of a person with a status of residence of "Engineer / Specialist in Humanities / International Services" or "Intra-company Transferee", which […]