企業内転勤 — Intra-Company Transferee Visa

Japan's Intra-Company Transferee visa lets multinationals transfer managers, executives, and specialists from an overseas entity to a Japan office. No degree is required — relevant experience suffices. Duties in Japan must fall within the Engineer, Specialist in Humanities, or International Services categories.

Applicants must have at least one year of continuous employment at the overseas entity before the transfer. Stay is granted for 3 months, 1, 3, or 5 years and is renewable. Dependents may accompany; spouses have restricted work rights. Holders can convert to permanent residence.

This visa is ideal for corporate employees at multinationals with a confirmed Japan transfer assignment, seeking a renewable work pathway with a route to permanent residence.