How Do You Apply For A Work Visa In Japan?
Each year, millions of people visit Japan from overseas. Some of these people are not only tourists, but travel to this Asian country to work there. A work visa is required for professionals in a number of fields, including educators, artists, clergy people, journalists, researchers, medical personnel and investors. Application for a work visa must be made before entering Japan. Locate the Japanese embassy or consulate that services your region of the United States through the Embassy of Japan’s website (see Resources). Each regional office is located in a large city and serves several states. For example, the Embassy in Washington D.C. serves the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia while the Consulate-General of Japan in Boston provides services to all six New England states. Make travel arrangements and appointments to apply for your work visa in person at the appropriate Japanese consulate. Visa take at least four business days to be processed, so make sure you have left you
