Japan employs employees from a variety of countries to address its persistent labor shortages. They have even implemented a new visa category to provide skilled foreign laborers with employment opportunities.
However, obtaining a working visa in Japan is not a straightforward procedure, whether you are coming from abroad or are already in the country. In most instances, a sponsoring employer is required to obtain a work visa. You may wonder, What occupations are eligible for sponsorship in Japan? Let’s discuss the various types of occupations that qualify for working visa sponsorship as well as those that do not.
Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Japan
The Japanese government permits foreigners to sponsor thirteen different types of working visas while they are in Japan.
These are listed below:
| Working Visa Category | Lists of Jobs |
| Professor | University Professor, Assistant Professor |
| Artist | Composers, Songwriters, Artists, Sculptors, Craftspeople, and photographers |
| Religious activities | religious people such as Monks, Bishops, and missionaries |
| Journalist | Newspaper Journalists, magazine Journalists, Editors, news Cameramen, Announcers, etc. |
| Business manager | company presidents, directors, etc. |
| Legal/Accounting services | Attorneys, Judicial Scriveners, Public Accountants, Tax Accountants, etc. certified in Japan |
| Medical services | Physicians, Dentists, Pharmacists, and other Medical Specialists certified in Japan. This does not include caregivers, social welfare workers, or home helpers. |
| Inter-company transfer | This field involves people transferred to the Japanese branch (head office of the same company, etc.) |
| Nursing care | certified care worker |
| Performer | Musicians, Actors, Singers, Dancers, Sportspeople, Models, etc. |
| Researcher | Researchers, Investigators, etc. at research institutes, etc. |
| Instructor | Teachers, etc. at elementary schools, intermediate schools, and high schools. |
| Engineer/ Humanities/ International services | Scientific Engineers, IT Engineers, foreign language Teachers, Interpreters, Copywriters, Designers, etc. |
The Engineer/Humanities/International Services visa category is the most sought-after for sponsorship in Japan, out of the thirteen varieties of working visa categories. Therefore, if you are currently in Japan on a student, working holiday, or dependent visa and wish to transfer to a working visa, you must qualify for one of the occupations listed above. Consider the requirements of the sponsoring organization. Otherwise, you are ineligible for the sponsored work visa.
Benefits of Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Japan
- Authorization from the Law to Work: Sponsorship for a visa guarantees legal authorization to conduct business in Japan. Employing a foreign national without the appropriate visa is critical, as doing so may result in legal complications and deportation.
- Stability and Security of Employment: The provision of visa sponsorship by employers frequently signifies a degree of employment stability and assurance, given that the former pledges to financially support the latter during their sojourn in Japan.
- Cultural Incorporation: Engaging in employment in Japan facilitates cultural immersion, presenting an exceptional prospect of directly encountering the indigenous way of life, traditions, and conventions.
- Language Formation: Working in a Japanese-speaking environment can contribute to the development of language proficiency, as routine tasks and interactions may necessitate the use and enhancement of Japanese language skills.
- Promotion of Networking Opportunities: The possibility of establishing a professional network in Japan through employment can be advantageous for future employment prospects and career progression.
- Understanding Japanese Work Practices: Having firsthand experience with Japanese business culture and work practices can be beneficial for one’s professional and personal development. It offers perspectives on business etiquette, communication styles, and collaboration.
- Professional Development: A prosperous employment experience facilitated by visa sponsorship could potentially provide opportunities for professional growth both within the organization and in the wider employment landscape of Japan.
- Health Care Advantages: A considerable number of employers in Japan provide healthcare benefits as integral components of their employee compensation packages, thereby making a positive contribution to employees’ overall welfare.
- In the realm of social security, contributions One who possesses appropriate visa sponsorship and is employed may qualify for social security benefits, such as pension contributions and health insurance.
- Benefits Accessible to Japanese Employees: You may be eligible for additional employee benefits, including housing assistance, transportation allowances, and other privileges, contingent upon your employer.
- Enhancement of Diversity: Employing foreign workers enhances workplace diversity, and numerous businesses value the insights and abilities that crew members with diverse backgrounds contribute.
- Chances for Individual Development: The opportunity to reside and work in a foreign nation can bring about significant changes in one’s life, promoting development, flexibility, and perseverance.
Common Requirements:
- Educational history
- A training credential or specialized abilities
- The duration of relevant work experience
- The necessary level of Japanese Language Proficiency
The requirements will vary depending on the employer that will sponsor your work visa. Before submitting a job application, you should therefore confirm that you meet all of their requirements.
Please refer to the “Japan Working Visa Requirements” article for more information on working visa requirements and status changes.
Check Also: Jobs in Japan with Visa Sponsorship for foreigners – Apply Now
Jobs Not Eligible for Work Visa Sponsorship
If you are already in Japan and wish to switch your current visa to a work visa, it is probable that these jobs do not sponsor work visas. Aside from that, the companies are sufficiently large and eligible to sponsor a work visa.
- Babysitting services
- Simple Construction Work (distinct from construction company employment)
- Cleaning Restaurant (Servant, Kitchen Assistant)
- Cashier (convenience store, department store, restaurant, etc.).
- Driver Safety
- Some factory labor, etc.
However, some of the aforementioned positions are eligible for visa sponsorship under Japan’s new working visa category. This newly implemented visa is the specified skills visa (tokutei ginou, ), which allows less-skilled foreign workers to register for employment in 14 industries, including construction, industrial machinery, shipbuilding and marine, fisheries, nursing care, and food service, among others. This visa status permits foreign nationals to remain in the country for up to five years.
If you have previously worked as a Technical Intern Trainee in Japan, obtaining this visa would be simple. There is a greater possibility that you will be exempt from the language and skills exams, which are the primary requirements for the skilled worker visa. The examination takes place both in Japan and abroad. Nonetheless, as a result of the COVID pandemic, test schedules from various sectors have been postponed while the nursing care evaluation test is ongoing because Japan requires more employees from this sector. In the “Specified Skills Visa Evaluation Test” article, you can view the schedules, dates, and locations.
Multiple companies in Japan are willing to sponsor foreign laborers for work visas. These companies are probably eligible for visa sponsorship. If you are qualified, why not commence your job search in Japan immediately?
FAIR Work in Japan desires to assist you in your job pursuit in Japan. In addition to providing information on how to obtain a work visa, we can also suggest job categories that match your qualifications.
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Frequently Asked Questions:
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Can I apply for a Japan work visa without a job offer?
If you do not have a job offer nor are being sponsored by a school, it is still possible to obtain a COE. Take a look at the Immigration Services Agency of Japan’s website to see what category you may fall into and the documents required to apply for the COE.
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Can I work in Japan with a work visa?
Yes. People interested in starting their businesses or those who want to invest in Japan have to apply for a business manager work visa. This visa can be extended to 3 months, 4 months, 1 year, 3 years, or 5 years.
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Can I get sponsored to work in Japan?
Your employer will typically be your visa sponsor for Japan if you work there full-time. For a student visa, you have two options: self-sponsor or have someone else sponsor you, preferably a close family member.
