If I want to work in Japan, what should I do with a Japanese work visa? Where is the most convenient place to apply for a visa?

Visa regulations for Chinese citizens traveling to Japan

Visa types and application methods (1)

Visa types

Japanese embassies and consulates abroad The visas granted are divided into six categories: diplomatic, official, transit, tourist, business and specific visas.

Japan’s visas are divided into long-term visas and short-term visas: those with a stay period of less than 1 year are short-term visas, and those with a stay period of more than 1 year (up to 3 years) are long-term visas. Long-term visas mainly include: study abroad visa, academic exchange visa, education and teaching visa, ordinary work visa, and senior labor visa. There are also several types of special visas, such as Japanese orphans, Chinese spouses of Japanese, etc., as well as diplomatic, news, and trade visas for official purposes.

According to the provisions of Japan’s Immigration Control Law. If foreigners have certain professional expertise, Japan allows them to stay in Japan for a certain period of time and engage in certain jobs. Several types of visas that can usually be used to obtain long-term residence in Japan include: technical visa, work visa, dependent visa, special visa, etc.

1． Technical visas

include two visas code-named 4-1-7 and 4-1-12. Foreign experts, professors, lecturers, doctors, translators and various technical personnel can obtain this visa if they are employed by relevant Japanese companies, scientific research institutions and schools. After entry, you are generally allowed to stay for one year, and you can apply for an extension to three years with proof of employment. The spouses and minor children of these immigrants can also enter and stay at the same time.

2． Work Visa

The visa code is 4-1-13, which is an entry visa issued to various skilled workers. For example, a Chinese chef who is employed by a Japanese or overseas Chinese in a restaurant can enter the country in this capacity. This entry visa is valid for one year. For workers with special skills, after the one-year expiration, they can apply for two extensions and stay for three years. After the three-year stay, they must leave the country. Then, they can re-apply for entry abroad and stay for another three years. As long as you are employed by an employer, you can re-enter once every three years without being restricted by the number of entries.

3． Dependent visa

Usually refers to parents, spouses or minor children of overseas Chinese in Japan, who can apply for this visa. The visa period is generally after the expiration of the visa, you can request to extend your stay, and you can get a residence visa valid for 3 years in the future, and you can stay there for a long time. This type of visa is essentially an immigrant visa.

4． Special visa

This kind of visa is mainly issued to people with Japanese ancestry or blood relations with Japan. It is valid for 3 years and can be extended by application until the right of permanent residence is obtained. In accordance with relevant Japanese laws and regulations. If you have stayed in Japan continuously for more than 10 years, you can obtain permanent residency. For example, people of Japanese origin, foreign spouses of Japanese citizens, and people who have made significant contributions to Japan. This type of visa is actually an immigrant visa.

The validity period of Japanese visas, except for diplomatic and official passports, is in principle 4 months for transit and sightseeing visas; 6 months for other visas. In principle, the number of valid entries is limited to one, and you must apply for a new visa when you re-enter. Exceptions, if confirmed to be necessary, valid visas will be granted for two or more times.

Visa types and application methods (2)

According to Japanese law, different types of visas should be applied for in different ways. For technical visas and work visas, the hiring or employment department should apply to the local immigration bureau, that is, apply for an entry permit. When applying, you must provide employment letter, contract, guarantee letter and other supporting materials. After the Immigration Bureau reports to the Ministry of Justice for approval, it will issue a "Certificate of Eligibility for Residence" with a visa code to apply for a visa at the Japanese Embassy or Consulate in China.

For dependent visas and special visas, applicants can generally apply directly to the Japanese Embassy or Consulate in China. Submit proof of kinship, proof of sponsorship or proof of job employment when applying. If you were born in Japan, you only need to present your family registration certificate, and no other certificates are required. It usually takes about three months to half a year from application to obtaining an entry visa.

Visa application methods

There are usually two ways to apply for a Japanese visa: one is for the applicant to apply to the Japanese embassy or consulate abroad. One is for relatives and friends living in Japan to apply to the local Immigration Bureau. No matter which method is adopted, the embassy or consulate will be authorized to issue an entry visa after approval by the Ministry of Justice.

1． Procedures for applying to Japanese embassies and consulates abroad. Whether you want to work or settle down, you can apply for a visa directly to the local Japanese consulate. Fill out the visa application form and submit supporting documents corresponding to the purpose of application. Then, the Japanese embassy or consulate will report the relevant archival materials to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will forward them to the Ministry of Justice, which will then jointly review them with relevant departments. If you apply for a senior labor visa, you need to send it to the Ministry of International Trade and Industry for approval. If there is no disagreement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will instruct the embassy or consulate in the country to issue the visa. It usually takes about 3 months from application to obtaining a visa.

2． The procedure to apply to the Immigration Bureau in Japan.

Japan’s Immigration Control Law stipulates that foreigners applying for study abroad, technical service, or ordinary work visas must apply for a "Certificate of Eligibility for Residence" from the Ministry of Justice before they can obtain an entry visa. If the applicant has relatives or friends in Japan, he or she can entrust them to apply to the local immigration bureau. Then, the Immigration Bureau reports it to the Ministry of Justice for review and approval, including reviewing the guarantor’s qualifications for guarantee, property status, whether there have been any illegal acts, and the creditworthiness of past guarantees, etc. After review and approval, the local Immigration Bureau will issue a "Certificate of Eligibility for Residence" to the sponsor. The guarantor will send this certificate to the applicant, and the applicant will use this certificate to apply for a visa at the embassy or consulate.

Japan For foreigners living in Japan who want to leave Japan temporarily for some reason, they should apply for a re-entry permit from the Ministry of Justice of Japan before leaving Japan. This certificate is issued by the Minister of Justice. During the validity period of this permit, you can enter Japan at any time. If it expires for some reason, you can apply for an extension at the Japanese embassy or consulate abroad.

Foreigners passing through Japan must rest, shop, or make a short stop outside the port of landing of an aircraft or ship. The stay time shall not exceed 72 hours. They may apply for an entry permit or transit permit from the immigration administration branch at the port. certificate. With this permit, you can move around the port area.