How to Move to Japan and Get a Japanese Work Visa?

Foreigners entering Japan for the purpose of seeking paid employment must obtain a Japan Work Visa. Japan Work Visas are classified into three types: normal Japan Work Visa, Japan Highly Skilled Professional Visa, and Japan Working Holiday Visa.

Although inhabitants of various countries are free from requiring a visa to enter Japan, the exemption only applies to individuals entering as tourists, short-term visitors, and business persons or for other recreational activities.

Everyone who plans to stay in Japan for an extended period of time (work, education, or family reunion) must get the necessary Japan Visa.

Here is the Visa Library article about visas:

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[sage]

Regarding the eligibility of certificate, does this mean that we have to have a Japanese employer before we even try to immigrate there? A lot of jobs I've seen require overseas applicants to already be in Japan. So, I was hoping to move there, then apply for jobs because applying for jobs while abroad isn't working out.

[danielogwude]

Thanks for this video, but can English-speaking applicants get roles? Can you recommend job application websites?

[OotAWander]

Thank you for such an informative video, it has really helped! We are not long back from Japan and really want to make the move at some point but it is a bit confusing I'll admit. Trying to get my head around what is what really.

I'm a self employed paper florist, primarily in weddings, I've won an award here in Scotland, UK, as well as been nominated for a few others. I've been in business since 2017, I'm unsure if I would fall under any category? Or if I need to see if myself and my daughter can somehow go under my husband's Visa, he is a Sustainability Consultant for a UK company and work includes areas like green building, renewable energy, waste management and sustainable development, so I have ZERO idea on what he would even come under (humanities?)

Any idea on the direction to look in?
Thank you again for the great and helpful content :D

[carlosdiaz-pmji]

hi I just got out of the military and don't have much work experience but I was deployed to Japan twice and made some friends one of which owns a bar and has offered me a job is that a job that I can do to qualify for a work visa?

[midnight]

Questions, how do one get a sponsor form Japan? That part I don’t understand.

[joshhfranklinjf]

Do you have to get a work visa before you go to Japan? I'm asking because it's next to impossible to find a company that will sponsor a foreigner without a degree while in the US. I do have 7 years of experience in CNC machinery, lathes and mills.

[gtsdswh]

Does a experienced Barber come under the category of skilled workers ?

[vbinpus]

I am a registered nurse and a 2g mig welder.

[longraday]

If i am holding the refugee visa can i apply to another visa ? Because i want to work

[oluwafemijohnagbedahun]

I have a diploma in Secretary and Administrative assistant but I don't have an experience yet thou I work as a primary school teacher. Please can i still get a job in Japan as an administrative assistant even without experience?

[jvirtus]

I’m an experienced mechanical tech. Does it fall on skilled workers?

[uncubicle]

What would JAV performer fall under for a visa? There is a serious shortage of male JAV performers.

[koolkidkav]

would an independent fashion designer qualify?

[meeramanoj]

Sir i am from India. I have recently graduated MSC counseling psychology. I have few questions kidnly give me a response.
Which visa i want to apply?
Is there any J Find visas issued and how to apply for that?

Thank you in advance Sir.

[NegronAngel]

Can I be a trucker in Japan ? As a foreigner

[horikatanifuji]

I have a degree in Computer Science, where can I apply for jobs in Japan? I'm interested in Either Osaka or Tokyo.

[fakiyafemi]

Thanks for your update
I am interested in Japan
How can I get your personal contact