Intra-company Transferee
| VISA OVERVIEW |
| Intra-company Transferee visa is intended for foreign nationals who are transferred from an overseas company to its parent company, branch, or subsidiary in Japan. To qualify, the applicant must have worked at the overseas company for at least one year in a role equivalent to those covered under the Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services ("Gijinkoku") visa category. |
| Dependent Visa Eligibility: ○ Duration of Stay: 1, 3, or 5 years Processing Time: 3 months or more (SIGNIFICANT DELAYS POSSIBLE !!!) |
| WHO IS ELIGIBLE Foreign nationals who are transferred from an overseas company to its parent, subsidiary, or branch in Japan, and who have at least one year of experience in work equivalent to the Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services ("Gijinkoku") category. |
| EXAMPLES OF OCCUPATIONS |
| Engineers: Mechanical engineers, systems engineers, software developers, information security specialists, and similar roles. Specialists in Humanities: Roles in planning, sales, accounting, human resources, legal, administration, consulting, public relations, marketing, product development, and related fields. International Services: Interpreters, translators, professionals in international trade, language teachers at language schools, and similar roles. |
| SERVICE OVERVIEW |
| 1. Collect information and supporting documents from you – including personal details, employment records, and any official documents issued by your previous employer, home country government, or other relevant authorities. 2. We draft and organise the documents marked "✍️ WE ASSIST!" listed in the document section of this page based on the information and materials you provide, ensuring they meet immigration requirements. 3. Submit the application online to the immigration office on behalf of you. 4. Communicate with the immigration office and respond to the requests for additional information as required. 5. Send the Certificate of Eligibility (COE) to you once issued. |
Since Japan lifted its border restrictions in 2022, the number of applications to the Immigration Services Agency has risen sharply, causing significant delays. In some cases, processing for new applications has taken over a year. Please note that we are unable to urge the Agency to speed up the process, and we shall not be liable for any losses resulting from these delays.
| REQUIREMENT |
| Applicant | Employer |
| ✅ Continuously engaged for at least 1 year in technical, humanities, or international services work at the overseas head office, branch, or other business location immediately prior to the transfer | ✅ Office |
| ✅ A valid transfer order | ✅ Business Activity (dormant or shell companies are not eligible) |
| ✅ Same or higher salary than Japanese employees in the same position | ✅ A clear business purpose and financial stability |
| DOCUMENTS TO SUBMIT |
| Applicant |
| CAT1 | CAT2 | CAT3 | CAT4 | Note | |
| Application Form for Certificate of Eligibility ✍️WE ASSIST! | ● | ● | ● | ● | Common |
| Face photo - last 3 months, passport size | ● | ● | ● | ● | Common |
| A copy of your passport | ● | ● | ● | ● | Common |
| Statement of Purpose of Visa Application ✍️WE ASSIST! | ● | ● | ● | ● | |
| CV / Resume | -- | -- | ● | ● |
| Employer |
| CAT1 | CAT2 | CAT3 | CAT4 | Note | |
| Copy of documentation showing listing on a Japanese stock exchange | ● | -- | -- | -- | |
| Copy of statutory summary of withholding tax (previous year) | -- | ● | ● | -- | |
| Copy of most recent financial statements | -- | -- | ● | ● | |
| Business plan ✍️WE ASSIST! (Option) | -- | -- | ●* | ● | Optional but highly encouraged for CAT3 |
| Copy of notification of salary-paying office | -- | -- | -- | ● | |
| Income tax payment records (last 3 months) | -- | -- | -- | ● | |
| Letter of Reason for Invitation ✍️WE ASSIST! | ● | ● | ● | ● | Must explain the background of the transfer, details of the position |
| Employment contract or transfer order | -- | -- | ● | ● | |
| Documents showing relationship between transferor and transferee companies | -- | -- | ● | ● | |
| Certified company registry (for foreign branch in Japan) | -- | -- | ● | ● | |
| Documents showing secondment and equity relation | -- | -- | ● | ● | |
| Proof of foreign entity having office in Japan | -- | -- | ● | ● | |
| Proof of capital relationship with foreign parent | -- | -- | ● | ● | |
| Company brochure, website or profile (with business details) | -- | -- | ● | ● |
You are encouraged to submit any additional supporting documents, as they may be beneficial to the assessment.
Please refrain from providing any materials that contain information subject to a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA). We cannot be held liable for any consequences resulting from providing such confidential information.
| FEES |
Base fee
| Visa Acquisition | JPY 120,000 |
| Visa Extension No significant changes in circumstances since visa acquisition or previous extension. | JPY 40,000 |
| Visa Extension Significant changes in circumstances since visa acquisition or previous extension. | JPY 90,000 |
| Change of Visa Status | Quoted |
| Option | May vary depending on the service |
| Retainer | 50% of the total fee |
| Tax | 10% of the total fee |
We are unable to accept requests in the following cases:
- You are not eligible for the visa (for example, if the role involves unskilled labour or the sponsoring company is a shell company)
- Your application cannot be completed lawfully (for example, if it requires falsifying documents)
- You failed to provide essential information, making it impossible for us to complete the documentation process
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