Guide to Living & Working in Japan
This quick reference guide provides practical advice for people looking to work in Japan. It also contains information on visa requirements, tax, bank accountsand the cost of living in Japan.
Visa Requirements
To work in Japan you will need to be sponsored by an employer, unless you are already a Japanese citizen. Visas can be applied for and granted outside of Japan.
It is always best to contact the local embassy of the country you are hoping to work in to get all the facts. More detailed information for visa's for Japan can be found at the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs website.
