I need assistance with hiring a non-Japanese national
Hiring international staff in Japan — whether recent graduates or experienced professionals such as chefs — always begins with one essential question: which visa category is legally appropriate for the role. Selecting the wrong option, or submitting incomplete evidence, can easily lead to refusal, even when an employment offer has already been issued.
Japan offers several employment-based residence statuses, including:
Gijinkoku
技術・人文知識・国際業務
- Engineer (STEM-degree positions)
- Specialist in Humanities（Humanities/Arts/Social sciences degree positions)
- International Services (interpreting, translation, and related roles)
Skilled Labour
技能
- Foreign cuisine chefs
- Jewellery processing specialists
- Aircraft pilots, and other designated skilled professions
SSW/Tokutei Ginou
特定技能
- Food service
- Construction
- Manufacturing, among other sectors
The appropriate visa category — as well as the documents required — varies significantly depending on the applicant’s academic background, professional experience, job description, and the employer’s organisational structure.
A misjudgment at this stage can result in serious issues, including situations where a candidate who has already been offered a position is unable to obtain permission to enter or remain in Japan.
Our office provides end-to-end support. Based on the candidate’s profile and your company’s business activities, we identify the viable visa categories, assess the prospects of approval, confirm all legal requirements, and prepare the full set of application documents.
Please begin with a free consultation and share your current circumstances.
We will advise you on the necessary procedures and outline a tailored application support plan.
