就労ビザとは?

What Is a Work Visa?

「就労ビザ」は、日本で働くために必要な在留資格の総称です。専門性や職種、企業の規模などによって様々な種類があり、ご自身のキャリアプランに合ったビザを取得することが、日本での活動を成功させるための第一歩となります。このページでは、就労ビザの全体像と、申請手続きの一般的な流れを解説します。

A "work visa" is the general term for the status of residence you need to work in Japan. There are many different types, categorized by your expertise, job, and the size of the company. Getting the right visa for your career plan is the first step to a successful life in Japan. On this page, we'll explain the overall picture of work visas and the general application process.

就労ビザの主な種類

Main Types of Work Visas

・技術・人文知識・国際業務

・Engineer / Specialist in Humanities / International Services

対象者 
大学などで学んだ専門的な知識・技術を活かして働く方。ITエンジニア、通訳、デザイナー、営業、企画職など。
Who it's for
People who use specialized knowledge and skills gained from a university or other higher education to work in a Japanese company. This includes IT engineers, translators/interpreters, designers, sales representatives, and planners.
特徴
最も一般的な就労ビザです。専門性と職務内容の関連性が重要となります。
Key Features
This is the most common type of work visa. It's crucial that your area of expertise is directly related to your job duties.

・特定技能

・Specified Skilled Worker

対象者
介護、建設、農業、製造業など、人手不足が深刻な特定産業分野で即戦力として働く方。
Who it's for
People who will work as ready-to-work professionals in specific industries with severe labor shortages, such as nursing care, construction, agriculture, and manufacturing.
特徴
技能試験や日本語試験の合格が要件となります。
Key Features
Passing a skills test and a Japanese language test is required.

・経営・管理

・Business Manager

対象者
日本で会社を設立・経営する方、または事業の管理を行う方。
Who it's for
People who will establish and manage a company in Japan, or manage a business.
特徴
500万円以上の投資や、事業所の確保などが要件となります。
Key Features
Requirements include an investment of at least 5 million yen and securing an office space.

・技能

・Skilled Labor

対象者
熟練した技能を持つ方。外国料理の料理人、航空機の操縦士、スポーツ指導者など。
Who it's for
People with a high level of expertise, such as foreign cuisine chefs, aircraft pilots, and sports coaches.
特徴
10年以上の実務経験(料理人の場合は国籍により例外あり)が求められることが多いです。
Key Features
This visa often requires at least 10 years of professional experience (with exceptions for chefs based on nationality).

・高度専門職

・Highly Skilled Professional

対象者
高度な専門能力を持つと認められた方。ポイント制で評価されます。
Who it's for
People who are recognized as having advanced professional abilities. They are evaluated based on a points system.
特徴
在留期間や永住許可の要件が優遇されるなど、メリットが多いビザです。
Key Features
This visa offers many advantages, such as preferential treatment for the period of stay and the requirements for permanent residency.