Expat Japan Guide

Engineer / Specialist in Humanities Visa Japan — Complete Guide (2025)

The Engineer / Specialist in Humanities / International Services (技術・人文知識・国際業務) visa is Japan’s most common work visa category for foreign white-collar workers. It covers a wide range of professional roles and is the visa category most foreigners receive when joining a Japanese company in technical or professional fields. This guide explains everything you need to know about eligibility, the application process, required documents, and renewals. What Is This Visa? This visa was created by merging two former categories: ...

April 13, 2025 · 4 min · Expat Japan Team