Japan•AsiaIntra-Company Transferee Visa
At a Glance
Processing Time
30-90 days
Application Fee
3,000 JPY
Stay Duration
Up to 5 years
Renewable
Yes
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Work visa for employees transferred from overseas offices to Japan-based branches of the same company. For ICT professionals and multinational company transfers.
The Intra-Company Transferee Visa is designed for employees of multinational companies transferred from overseas offices to Japan. Unlike the Engineer/Specialist visa, this category does not require a university degree - only 1 year of continuous employment at an overseas office and equivalent salary to Japanese nationals in the same role.
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Requirements
Professional
Experience
1+ years
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
With at least 6 months validity
Passport photos
Recent photos
Certificate of Eligibility
Issued by Immigration Services Agency
Transfer assignment letter
Official company notification of transfer
Proof of prior employment
1-year continuous employment at overseas office
Employment history
Resume and employment contracts
Sponsor Documents
Company registration
Business registration of Japan branch
Financial statements
Recent company accounts
Organizational structure
Chart showing relationship between offices
Transfer notification
Official assignment documentation
Parent company documents
Proof of overseas parent company existence
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Advantages
- No university degree requirement
- Faster processing for multinational employees
- Family dependents allowed
- Can lead to permanent residency
- Career continuity for company transfers
Considerations
- Limited to specific company/branch
- Cannot change jobs even within Japan
- Requires 1-year prior employment
- Must maintain salary parity
- Limited mobility in Japan labor market
Application Process
One year overseas employment
Must work continuously for at least 1 year at overseas company before transfer
Receive transfer assignment
Employer notifies of transfer to Japan office
Employer applies for COE
Japanese company submits Certificate of Eligibility application
Receive COE
Immigration Services Agency issues COE
Apply for visa
Submit application at embassy with COE and transfer documents
Pay visa fee
Pay 3,000 JPY
Receive visa
Visa stamped in passport
Application Forms
Application for Certificate of Eligibility - Intra-Company Transferee
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