Japan•Asia2-4 months
20,500 JPY
1 year (renewable)
Yes
Required
Allowed
No
Not Required
This visa allows foreign housekeepers, nannies, or domestic helpers to be privately employed by qualifying foreign residents in Japan (such as diplomats, business managers, or highly skilled professionals).
This is a Japan Designated Activities visa for domestic helpers (housekeepers, nannies) privately employed by qualifying foreign residents, including highly skilled professionals, business managers, and diplomats. The employer must hold specific residence status and have a household income of at least 10 million yen.
The helper receives up to 1 year of stay (renewable), must earn at least 200,000 yen per month, and must be able to converse in the employer's daily language. The visa is tied directly to the employer's residence status and offers no PR pathway; dependents are not permitted.
This visa is ideal for experienced domestic workers seeking employment with high-income foreign professionals or diplomats in Japan who need live-in household support.
Single-entry visa | 3,000 JPY |
Multiple-entry visa | 6,000 JPY |
Change of Status (In-person) | 6,000 JPY |
Change of Status (Online) | 5,500 JPY |
Employer must hold specific status (HSP, Business Manager, Diplomat)
Employer household income must be at least ¥10 million
Helper must be at least 18 years old
Helper must receive a monthly salary of at least ¥200,000
Job Offer
Required
Education
none or higher
Min. Income
200,000 EUR/yr
Passport and Visa Application Form
Certificate of Eligibility (COE)
Employment contract (min ¥200k/month)
Proof of employer status and income (¥10M+)
Proof of family circumstances or prior employment
| Visa Application Form Visa Application Form (General) — MOFA standard entry visa application | Fill online |
| COE Application Form Certificate of Eligibility Application Form — filed with Immigration Services Agency | Fill online |
| Application Steps | Conclude employment contract; Employer applies for COE in Japan; Send COE to helper; Helper applies … | moj.go.jp |
| Dependent Visa | No dependent visa available. Dependents are not permitted under this status. | moj.go.jp |
| Fee Breakdown | Single-entry visa: 3000 JPY; Multiple-entry visa: 6000 JPY; Change of Status (In-person): 6000 JPY; … | mofa.go.jp |
| Fees | ¥3,000 to ¥6,000 | mofa.go.jp |
| Forms | Visa Application Form (MOFA); COE Application Form (ISA) | moj.go.jp |
| Forms · COE Application Form · description | Certificate of Eligibility Application Form — filed with Immigration Services Agency | moj.go.jp |
| Forms · Visa Application Form · description | Visa Application Form (General) — MOFA standard entry visa application | mofa.go.jp |
| Job Offer Required | true | moj.go.jp |
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