Engineer / Specialist in Humanities Visa for Philippines citizens
Last verified: August 31, 2026
Overview
The main work visa for degree-holding professionals in IT, engineering, and business roles. The employer obtains a Certificate of Eligibility first (1–3 months, no fee); pay must be at parity with Japanese nationals. Visa fee about ¥3,000.
Requirements
| 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 8–16 weeks after applying. The government fee is approximately $20. Difficulty: 3/5.
Documents you'll need
- Job offer from a Japan-based employer
- Send documents for the CoE application
- Employer obtains the Certificate of Eligibility
- Visa at the Japanese embassy in Manila
- DMW registration & Overseas Employment Certificate
- Travel — residence card at the airport
- Register your address within 14 days
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