Last updated 2026-04-27
Work visa to Japan for British citizens
Business visa, Employment visa, SSW visa
Travel purpose:
Business
, work
, long stay
Visa overview
Description of the visa, its purpose, conditions, peculiarities of issuance, and guidelines for utilization.
Intended for foreign nationals who plan to move to Japan for long-term residence and work. This visa can only be obtained by individuals engaged in certain professions listed by the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Consular fee
A fee levied for the processing and evaluation of an application. This charge is non-refundable under any circumstances. In certain instances, the payment of supplementary fees may be required.
¥3,000 (~$20)
Select the purpose of your visit
The selected purpose of the visit determines the visa's cost, processing times, and the list of required supporting documents. The purpose of the visit is often specified in the application form alongside the visa type or category and may also be indicated directly on the visa itself.
Professor visa
Eligible individuals
University professor, postdoctoral researcher, assistant professor
Visa validity period:
3 months
Duration of stay:
from 3 months to 5 years
Number of entries:
single-entry
Consular fee:
¥3,000 (~$20)
Artist visa
Eligible individuals
Foreign artist
Visa validity period:
3 months
Duration of stay:
from 3 months to 5 years
Number of entries:
single-entry
Consular fee:
¥3,000 (~$20)
Religious visa
Eligible individuals
Missionary, monk, bishop, representative of the clergy
Visa validity period:
3 months
Duration of stay:
from 3 months to 5 years
Number of entries:
single-entry
Consular fee:
¥3,000 (~$20)
Journalist visa
Eligible individuals
Journalist, editor, reporter, cameraman, radio/TV announcer
Visa validity period:
3 months
Duration of stay:
from 3 months to 5 years
Number of entries:
single-entry
Consular fee:
¥3,000 (~$20)
Business manager visa
Eligible individuals
Entrepreneur, business owner
Visa validity period:
3 months
Duration of stay:
from 3 months to 5 years
Number of entries:
single-entry
Consular fee:
¥3,000 (~$20)
Legal and accounting services visa
Eligible individuals
Legal and accounting worker
Visa validity period:
3 months
Duration of stay:
from 3 months to 5 years
Number of entries:
single-entry
Consular fee:
¥3,000 (~$20)
Medical services visa
Eligible individuals
Medical worker
Visa validity period:
3 months
Duration of stay:
from 3 months to 5 years
Number of entries:
single-entry
Consular fee:
¥3,000 (~$20)
Researcher visa
Eligible individuals
Researcher, scientist
Visa validity period:
3 months
Duration of stay:
from 3 months to 5 years
Number of entries:
single-entry
Consular fee:
¥3,000 (~$20)
Instructor visa
Eligible individuals
Instructor, language teacher, education teacher
Visa validity period:
3 months
Duration of stay:
from 3 months to 5 years
Number of entries:
single-entry
Consular fee:
¥3,000 (~$20)
Specialist visa for engineering and international services
Eligible individuals
Engineer, specialist in humanities, in international services
Visa validity period:
3 months
Duration of stay:
from 3 months to 5 years
Number of entries:
single-entry
Consular fee:
¥3,000 (~$20)
Intra-company transferee visa
Eligible individuals
Employee in transfer
Visa validity period:
3 months
Duration of stay:
from 3 months to 5 years
Number of entries:
single-entry
Consular fee:
¥3,000 (~$20)
Nursing care visa
Eligible individuals
Care worker
Visa validity period:
3 months
Duration of stay:
from 3 months to 5 years
Number of entries:
single-entry
Consular fee:
¥3,000 (~$20)
Entertainer visa
Eligible individuals
Entertainer, performer, artist
Visa validity period:
3 months
Duration of stay:
from 15 days to 3 years
Number of entries:
single-entry
Consular fee:
¥3,000 (~$20)
Skilled labor visa
Eligible individuals
Сhef, animal trainer, pilot, sports trainer, sommelier, etc.
Visa validity period:
3 months
Duration of stay:
from 3 months to 5 years
Number of entries:
single-entry
Consular fee:
¥3,000 (~$20)
Specified skilled worker visa (i)
Eligible individuals
Specialist in industrial field
Visa validity period:
3 months
Duration of stay:
from 4 months to 1 year
Number of entries:
single-entry
Consular fee:
¥3,000 (~$20)
Specified skilled worker visa (ii)
Eligible individuals
Specialist in industrial field
Visa validity period:
3 months
Duration of stay:
from 6 months to 3 years
Number of entries:
single-entry
Consular fee:
¥3,000 (~$20)
Technical intern training visa
Eligible individuals
Foreign trainee
Visa validity period:
3 months
Duration of stay:
from 3 months to 1 year
Number of entries:
single-entry
Consular fee:
¥3,000 (~$20)