{"id":10058,"date":"2019-12-12T17:05:48","date_gmt":"2019-12-12T08:05:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/jp\/?p=10058"},"modified":"2020-01-10T15:10:50","modified_gmt":"2020-01-10T06:10:50","slug":"want-to-work-in-japan-these-types-of-japanese-work-visas-might-do-the-trick","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/jp\/en\/work\/want-to-work-in-japan-these-types-of-japanese-work-visas-might-do-the-trick\/","title":{"rendered":"Want to work in Japan? These types of Japanese Work Visas might do the trick!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Japan is one of the hottest countries in the world right now. Whether to work, play, or do business, Japan\u2019s safety and efficiency are marvelled at by people around the globe. But with all that crisp, clean efficiency comes Japan\u2019s legendary paperwork<\/em> and the immigration office can be tricky for those without information to navigate with ease. Lucky for you, we’re here to showcase some of the best visas for you to enter Japan!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Photo from Unsplash by Helloquence<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n

What are the three different tiers for Visas in Japan?<\/h3>\n

Let\u2019s start with the basics. There are three tiers to visas in Japan:<\/p>\n

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  1. A tourist visa (not necessary for those from visa-free countries)<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. A Working Visa<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. A Permanent Resident card.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Tourist visas are good for up to 90 days from date of entry and do NOT allow you to work while in Japan. You may, however, check out possible Japanese companies without officially \u201cjob seeking\u201d, and later apply for the proper visa outside of Japan via the Japanese embassy or consulate.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    Permanent Resident cards are the next simplest for most foreign nationals (though the most difficult to obtain). A Permanent Resident card gives you permission to live and work freely inside Japan, with the same basic rights as a citizen (though it is important to note that this is NOT citizenship, which is a very different and much more difficult process). Permanent Residency is usually granted to those who have not only spent a considerable amount of time in Japan but also have worked diligently toward success in their time there. There are some fast-tracks, but this is a lengthy process.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Photo from Unsplash by Agus Dietrich<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n

    Three main types of working visas in Japan<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    Finally, on to the main course:\u00a0Working Visas<\/b>!<\/p>\n

    There are three main types of work visas in Japan. The basic \u201cWorking Visa\u201d is the most expansive and encompasses many different job descriptions, such as:<\/span><\/p>\n