VISA

(i): 1 year, 6 months or 4 months
(ii): 3 years, 1 year or 6 months

1. Passport
2. One visa application form (nationals of Russia, CIS countries or Georgia need to submit two visa application forms)
3. One photograph (nationals of Russia, CIS countries or Georgia need to submit two photographs)
4. Certificate of Eligibility (Note) - the original or one copy (If you have an electronic Certificate of Eligibility, please present it at the visa application counter or submit a printed copy)

Chinese nationals must submit the following documents as well:

5. Copy of the Chinese Family Register
6. Temporary Residence Permit or Residence Certificate (If the applicant does not have a family register within the region under the jurisdiction of the embassy or consulate where the application will be made)

(Note) Depending on the nationality of the applicant, additional documents may be required. For details, please check the website of a Japanese embassy or consulate-general in your area.

(Note) What is a Certificate of Eligibility?

A Certificate of Eligibility, which is issued by a regional immigration authority under the jurisdiction of the Immigration Services Agency of Japan, certifies that the foreign national conforms to the conditions for landing in Japan (which means the activity stated in the application is not false and it is one of the activities (except Temporary Visitor) stipulated in the Immigration Control Act). For details, check the website of the Immigration Services Agency of JAPAN. (A proxy in Japan can make an application of COE)

The application for the visa for specified skilled worker must be with COE. For details, check the website of the Immigration Services Bureau of JAPAN.