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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.

The myth about needing N2 Japanese to work in Japan is shattered. The Tokutei Ginou visa offers an accessible alternative with the JLPT N3 language proficiency test. Learn more about the Japan work visa 2025 and how to navigate the application process.