How long does it take to actually start working after applying for a job and receiving a job offer?
We will tell you what you need to prepare when applying for a visa, how long it will take, and how much it will cost.
Once received a job offer, you will need to prepare the materials needed to apply for a Certificate of Eligibility.
Resumes and certificates of passing for specific skill tests and Japanese language proficiency tests will be used as they are submitted.No preparation required. (If there is anything missing, you will need to resubmit)
If you are applying for an Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services visa, there are other documents you will need to prepare.
| Necessary materials | Supplemental |
|---|---|
| ①Copy of passport ID page | |
| ② Copy all pages of your passport that have immigration stamps | Please submit only if you have visited Japan in the past. |
| ③ Number of times a visa to Japan has been approved and whether it was granted or not | Please submit only if you have visited Japan in the past. |
| ④Do you have family/relatives in Japan? | If there is any relatives living in Japan, their name, relationship, date of birth, residence card number, and name of the institution they belong to are needed. |
| ⑤Health certificate *Please print out the multilingual format below and bring it to the hospital for them to fill out. (English- Vietnamese- Indonesian- Myanmar- Cambodian） *For other formats, a Japanese translation is required. |
*There are a limited number of hospitals that do the health/medical check up. The medical certificate can be received the same day, or it will take about two weeks. Once you have received a job offer, be sure to undergo a health check as soon as possible. *Health examination slips issued by overseas medical institutions are valid for 90 days. Be careful not to let the deadline expire before applying for immigration. *The cost of the health check will not be paid by the organization or company. |
| ⑥ Face photo | No hats nothing in the background *Data is OK |
The accepting company will also need to prepare the necessary documents for [Application for Certificate of Eligibility] too.
When a company hires a foreigner with specific skills for the first time, a lot of documents must be prepared.
for that reason
It may takes about 2 weeks to 1 month
Basically, it depends on the application status of the Japanese Immigration Bureau.
It also depends on the size of the accepting company.
In many cases, it takes about 1 to 3 months..
Once your COE has been approved, we will send you a "Certificate of Eligibility" (COE) in paper or electronic form (web).
Please submit this Certificate of Eligibility when applying for a visa at a Japanese embassy or consulate.
In some countries, it is necessary to apply through a company designated by the local Japanese embassy, and in this case you cannot apply in person.
[Visa application] takes about 1 to 2 weeks (it takes about 1 and a half months to depart from Myanmar)takes.
Visa application costs are often the worker's responsibility.
You will need to arrange your flight to Japan and find a place to live in Japan.
Please consult with the registration support organization or the accepting company.
At the airport you land, you will receive a residence card in exchange for your [Certificate of Eligibility] and enter Japan.
The first day at work will be decided by the accepting company.
If you have time before joining the company, try to organize your life so that it will be smoother by putting away your belongings and memorizing the locations of supermarkets where you can buy food and daily necessities.
The process from job offer to joining the company was smooth at best.It takes at least 2 months, usually about 3 months..
Make your departure preparations early so that you can come to Japan as soon as your visa is approved!
| Item | required period |
|---|---|
| Preparing documents for status of residence | 2 weeks to 1 month |
| Immigration Bureau examination period | 1 to 3 months |
| Sending [Certificate of Eligibility] overseas (if sent on paper) | 1 weeks |
| From applying for a visa at a Japanese embassy or consulate overseas to leaving the country | 2 weeks to 1 and a half months |
© GLOBAL BUSINESS NETWORK INC. All Rights Reserved.
