1. First, contact a Japanese company that can be a visa guarantor and is willing to hire the applicant. Generally speaking, all work visas need a guarantor. Confirm the visa type that matches the applicant's skills and situation. You can only apply for a work visa in Japan after passing SOR.

2. I or my entrusted agent go to the Japanese Embassy to start the application. Applicants must submit paper copies of the required documents (such as passports, recent photos, letters of guarantee, etc.). ) and pay the relevant application fee. The fees for various work visas in Japan are different, and the embassies and consulates will provide detailed information. The processing time varies according to the type of Japanese visa and the applicant's situation.

How to work legally in Japan: Japanese work visa and application qualification

If you want to apply for a work visa, it is mainly handled through domestic intermediaries. Frequently asked questions are as follows:

1. What conditions can I apply for a Japanese work visa?

Early consultation

In the pre-consultation, job seekers need to talk about their major, education, Japanese level and future plans in order to better recommend suitable jobs to everyone.

1 College degree, with professional restrictions. Some positions require Japanese major, tourism major or language related major.

I can't apply for a work visa at present, and the Japanese Immigration Bureau has strict inquiries. If you hand in a visa, you are likely to refuse it.

Self-taught undergraduate students need graduation certificates and degree certificates, and their majors are limited.

4 Recruit undergraduate degree, the position is not limited, many positions can be communicated in Japanese, not Japanese, and there are fewer positions to choose from. Mostly light physical strength.

If the job seeker has previously studied in Japan, he/she needs to provide the original materials and resume. (Underline the key points, and the original resume must be kept. )

2. What are the jobs of Japanese work visa in China?

At present, there are probably the following kinds of jobs provided in Japan, which are mainly divided into service jobs, sales jobs, civil affairs jobs and science and engineering jobs (IT, mechanical design, etc. ).

The service posts of 1 are mainly reception, concierge and banquet hall service of hot spring hotel. Generally, there will be room and board subsidies or accommodation.

Sales work is mainly in duty-free shops, luxury stores, large shopping malls, drugstores, electrical stores, mobile phone stores and so on.

There are relatively few civil affairs positions, and it is more difficult to apply if people are in Japan and people are in China.

4IT technology is mainly developed, and it is better to have a certain Japanese foundation.

3. What's the salary?

The monthly salary of a general job is around 200,000 yen, and the monthly salary of the IT industry is generally higher. Overtime is extra, and all kinds of insurance are available.

Hotel meal package, room and board, or accommodation expenses are slightly borne by individuals. Others generally provide accommodation subsidies.

4. The attribute of visa and its subsequent development.

Technology, humanistic knowledge, international business, also known as work visa.

You can apply for permanent residence or Japanese nationality in the future. You can always stay in Japan.

You can apply to bring your family members (spouse, children) to Japan.

Spouses can work, but the working hours are limited and cannot exceed 28 hours per week.

Children can go to school in Japan and enjoy all kinds of benefits in Japan like Japanese children.

Parents can apply for a three-month visa to visit relatives and friends, which can be extended for another three months, that is, they can stay in Japan for up to half a year.

5. How much does it cost to apply for a work visa through an intermediary?

The market price of work visas is basically around 20,000-40,000. Some hotels and duty-free shops need a deposit of 5000 RMB, which will be refunded after one year. This is also the hope that everyone can work stably for a long time and not leave their jobs easily. But whether to pay the deposit or not, each company has different regulations, depending on the situation.

6. Can you guarantee it by paying the money?

This is looking for a job, not buying a visa. Of course, there are also affiliated work visas, and the requirements will be lower, but it is not 100% guaranteed to pass. Moreover, job hunting is a dual choice, and you need to submit your resume and attend an interview.

Generally speaking, if the application for a work visa fails, a full refund will be made.

7. What about visas and air tickets?

Generally issued by the Japan Immigration Bureau. After the accommodation, the Japanese employer will mail the accommodation to the agency in China.

After the applicant gets it, he/she will go to the place where his/her household registration is located to apply for a positive visa, or find an intermediary to handle it.

Generally speaking, you are responsible for your own air tickets. After arriving in Japan, Japanese companies will arrange pick-up and accommodation.

8. Will the society renew the visa when it expires? Will society fire me?

Generally speaking, as long as there are no mistakes and the company is in good operating condition, it will renew its contract and renew its visa. There is no extra charge. The cost of overseas recruitment companies is also relatively high. You are worried that the company will dismiss you, and the company is also worried that you will quit.

9. How to interview? Do you need to go to Japan?

There are two ways to interview. One is video interview, which is also expensive for Japanese employers to come once. Therefore, many employers use video interviews, such as WeChat or QQ, Zoom and other interview methods.

There are also large-scale on-site interviews. This situation is generally a large-scale job fair organized by domestic intermediary organizations, or a large-scale school recruitment. Because of the epidemic in recent years, there is basically no live interview in Japan.

10. How soon can I go to Japan after the interview?

The general treatment cycle is 2-4 months. Applicants need to submit some information, such as academic qualifications.

It takes time for these materials to be mailed to Japan, and for Japanese employers or administrative clerks to apply to the Japanese Immigration Bureau. It may take longer to catch up with the busy immigration bureau.

1 1. How long is the validity of the Japanese work visa?

Japan's work visa is a long-term permit, allowing foreign citizens to live and work in Japan for a long time-1year, ranging from 3 to 5 years according to the specific situation. This license also allows updates.

Japanese business visas are valid for 90 days. During this period, business visa holders can enter and leave the country multiple times.

12. Can I work in Japan without a work visa?

It is illegal to work in Japan without a proper visa. Even if you hold other visas (such as tourist visas or other short-term travel authorization), working in Japan will violate the conditions and requirements of the visa.

This not only means that the visa will be cancelled, but also may face fines, deportation or even detention. In addition, violating the law may prohibit you from applying for a Japanese visa in the future.