Japan Engineer / Specialist in Humanities for Indonesians
Last verified: September 2, 2026
Quick facts
- Processing time
- 6–14 weeks
- Government fee
- about $30
- Start preparing
- about 9 months before your move
- Steps in the plan
- 8
- Need an apostille
- None
- Need a translation
- None
- Job offer
- Required
“Start preparing” covers gathering documents, the 6–14 weeks decision wait and two weeks of slack. Add apostille and translation costs to the government fee.
Overview
The degree-holder work visa for IT, engineering, translation, marketing and similar professional roles. You need a bachelor's degree (or ten years of documented relevant experience) in a field matching the job, and a Japanese employer who files a Certificate of Eligibility for you. Salary must match what a Japanese national would earn in the same role. Unlike SSW it allows family from day one, renews indefinitely, and counts toward permanent residence — ten years normally, or considerably faster through the Highly Skilled Professional points system.
This page covers Indonesians. For every nationality we track, see the Japan Engineer / Specialist in Humanities Visa overview.
Requirements for Indonesians
| Minimum annual income | No requirement |
| Minimum savings | No requirement |
| Job offer required | Yes |
| Degree required | Yes |
| Family can join | Yes |
| Path to permanent residency | Yes |
Processing time & costs
Typical processing takes 6–14 weeks after applying. The government fee is approximately $30. Difficulty: 3/5.
Documents you'll need
- Confirm your degree field matches the intended jobImmigration checks that your major relates to the work; ten years of relevant experience can substitute.
- Obtain degree certificate, transcript and translationsOriginals plus Japanese or English translations.
- Secure a job offer with a compliant salaryPay must be at least equal to a Japanese national doing the same work.
- Employer applies for the Certificate of EligibilityFiled at the regional immigration bureau with the contract, company registration and financial statements.
- Apply for the visa at the Japanese Embassy in JakartaRequires the original CoE.
- Check whether you qualify as a Highly Skilled ProfessionalScore 70+ on the points test for permanent residence in five years, or one to three years at 80+.
- Arrive, get your residence card and register your addressResidence card at the airport; address registration at the city office within 14 days.
- Apply for dependant visas for your familySpouse and children join on Dependant status and may work up to 28 hours a week with separate permission.
The full ordered checklist — with timing, dependencies, apostille and translation flags, and personalized due dates — is part of the paid plan.
Not moving yet?
The Engineer / Specialist in Humanities takes about 9 months from first document to moving day. Tell us when you plan to move and we’ll email you once, on the day you should start.
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Check my eligibilityFrequently asked questions
- How long does the Japan Engineer / Specialist in Humanities take for Indonesians?
- Typical processing time is 6–14 weeks after applying, plus the time needed to gather documents.
- What does the Engineer / Specialist in Humanities cost?
- The government fee is approximately $30. Additional costs (translations, apostilles, insurance) vary by case.
- Do Indonesians need a job offer for the Engineer / Specialist in Humanities?
- Yes. A job offer from an employer in Japan is required before applying.
- Can I bring my family on the Engineer / Specialist in Humanities?
- Yes — this visa allows accompanying family members, with additional documentation.
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Always confirm requirements with the official government source. This guide is general information, not legal advice.