Work, Life & Others

Visa

Will you sponsor my VISA to work in Japan?

No, Career Fly cannot sponsor you for getting a work VISA in Japan. However, if you do get a job offer from a client of ours through us, the client will support your work VISA sponsorship.

2. I am living in Japan but I need to change my VISA to work in Japan. Will I get VISA support?

Our company cannot support you in getting a work VISA in Japan. If you get a job offer from a client of ours, they can provide you with the support in sponsoring your VISA.

3. If I apply for a VISA to work in Japan from abroad, how long will it take?

The period varies depending on when you apply. In most cases, the standard duration is 3 months. Starting 2023, new rules have been announced that will shorten the time it takes to issue a CoE (Certificate of Eligibility) when applying for a status of residence as an IT engineer. If you get an offer as an IT engineer, you can get the CoE within a month.

*This is not a guaranteed period. If necessary, please contact the nearest Legal Affairs Bureau or Immigration Bureau.

4. What should I prepare for the process of getting my CoE (Certificate of Eligibility)?

Firstly, there are application documents that must be prepared by the applicant AND the employer. In addition, employers are divided into categories 1 to 4, and the documents to be prepared differ for each category. The typical documents that applicants must prepare are as follows:

★ In the case of applying for a status of residence for technical humanities international knowledge work:

Application form for issuance of Certificate of Eligibility - 1 copy
One photo (prepare a photo that meets the specified standards and submit it as an attachment with the application form) *If an application is submitted using an inappropriate photo that does not meet the specified standards, you will be asked to retake the photo.
Reply envelope (a standard size envelope with the address clearly written and the required amount of postage stamps (for registered mail) affixed) - 1 copy
Documents certifying the applicant's educational background, work history, and other career history, etc.
Japanese proficiency certificate such as JLPT, etc.

For more details, please check the Legal Affairs Bureau website.

5. For how long is the status of residence valid till?

The periods of residence status are 1, 3, and 5 years. The period varies depending on the application. The factors that determine the period have not been made public. Some people are able to secure a five year residence status when they first apply, while others only get one year residence status.

6. My Bachelor's degree is in Business Administration, but I am working as an engineer. Will a visa be issued in this situation?

We cannot guarantee that you will definitely obtain the visa.

The basic evaluation points for issuing a work visa in Japan are that the job responsibilities match the applicant’s background. For example, if a person receives a job offer as a front-end engineer, having a background such as a "degree in computer science" and "3 years of practical experience as a front-end engineer in their home country" makes the application more likely to be approved.

Japan's visa acquisition process is based on a "points system." Therefore, even if one element is lacking, it may be compensated for by other factors (such as having a JLPT N1 certification).

Please contact the nearest Japanese embassy or the prospective employer for more information. Finally, it should be noted that work visas in Japan have been relaxed recently. Particularly for engineering positions, visas are often issued within "three weeks," indicating a favorable treatment. While we cannot guarantee that the visa will be granted, this trend should be mentioned.

Life

Is there any support in finding apartments or rooms in Japan?

Yes! We will introduce you to our partners who provide shared offices, rental introduction services, etc. By telling us your preferences - such as the area you would like to live in and the layout of the room - we will introduce you to several possible properties and provide you with the necessary support throughout the process till the contract of the apartment/property is signed.

2. How do I make a bank account in Japan?

Recently, there have been new account opening services that allow you to apply online. Each company has requirements and documents to prepare when opening an account and hence, we recommend that you contact your nearest financial institution regarding it. In general, you will need to prepare a seal, telephone number, identification card (residence card, etc.), and other documents that prove your residence (residence card, utility bill, etc.).

3. How do I get a mobile service plan in Japan?

We recommend that you contract with a professional service that is easy for foreign nationals to contract with. We suggest that it is the best to use a telecommunications company that has a dedicated bilingual staff. Be sure to understand the complicated plans for communications and mobile phone purchases before signing a contract.

4. Where do I go to apply for my status of residence in Japan?

Please go to the nearest immigration office and complete the necessary procedures.

5. Where do I go to register my address in Japan?

Be sure to go to your nearest ward office or city hall and register your address. Also be sure to complete your My Number Card, resident tax procedures, and resident registration. It is recommended that you complete these formalities within 14 days of entering Japan/moving in.

Work & Others

How many public holidays in Japan?

As of 2024, Japan has 16 public holidays. On an annual basis, most companies provide employees with 104 to 120 days off.

2. My annual income is 7.2 million yen. How much will I actually take home? How much will be deducted for taxes and other expenses?

You might take home around 4.9-5.2 million yen as your net salary. In Japan, health insurance, pension insurance, employment insurance, and resident tax are deducted from your monthly salary. The higher your gross salary, the higher these insurance premiums and taxes will be.

If you want to know the specific amounts for insurance premiums and taxes, please check this website.

3. What will be the working hours per day?

The average working hours are from 9 AM to 6 PM or from 10 AM to 7 PM. The legal working hours per day are 8 hours. Most companies allow employees to take a 1-hour break per day.

4. What kind of support do Japanese companies provide for employees returning from maternity leave?

For female employees returning to work, there are several supportive measures available, including flexible working hours, extended childcare leave, return-to-work programs, mentoring systems, remote work options, on-site daycare facilities, and counseling services.

Private services for childcare support and career education are also abundant, and it may be beneficial to utilize them as needed. Kidsline, 育休プチMBA, MOTHERnet, Ms.Engineer

5. Is it possible to get a 20% increase in my salary when I change my job?

We cannot make any guarantees as such. Many Japanese companies use the interested job-seekers current annual salary as a base and apply it to their company's salary table to determine the annual salary that will be offered. There are no rules in the job market that guarantee that you can increase your current annual salary by 20%. Especially like in the Indian market, Japan does not have the culture/practice where it is natural to increase the annual salary by 15-20% every time the job-seeker change jobs.

6. I am an inexperienced engineer and want to switch to an IT engineering career.

A career change is an exciting challenge at any age! People often ask about companies where they can learn programming, so I'll include some recommendations here.

If you live in Japan, please refer to these programs: -　コードクリサリス　Le wagon Tokyo DMMwebcamp If you live in India, please check this site:

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7. In the case that I am already based in Japan with a valid work visa, will I have any kind of preference when in terms of “foreign hiring” when these companies look at my CV?

Emphasis on expertise.(Skillsets and expertise knowledge)
Emphasis on communication skills (Japanese proficiency).

Additionally, Japanese companies care about whether a candidate has the qualities (thinking and personality) to adapt to the company culture.

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