Japan Engineer Humanities Visa vs Specified Skilled Worker: What’s the Difference
To work in Japan, foreigners typically need a 就労ビザ (Work Visa), which includes the Engineer Visa and Specified Skilled Worker Visa. Japan's Immigration Services Agency approved over 15,000 Specified Skilled Worker visas in 2023, but I've seen applications rejected for this reason more times than I can count — and it's always something the official guide doesn't mention. Here's what you need to know about it: the Engineer Visa is for foreign nationals with a degree in a field like engineering, and requires a Japanese company to sponsor their visa application.
