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Intra-company Transferee
For employees sent from an overseas branch to a Japan office of the same company or corporate group.
Duration & Rights
Period of Stay:
1, 3 or 5 years (renewable)
Work Rights:
Work only at the specified company and in roles as approved (no outside work)
Processing Time:
1-3 months for COE, then visa processing
Quick Stats
Difficulty
3/5
Popularity
3/5
Requirements
- 1+ year of employment at the overseas branch prior to transfer
- Position in Japan falls under allowed duties (e.g., engineer, specialist roles within the company)
- Japanese entity is a branch, subsidiary, or head office of the overseas company
Key Documents
- Letter of transfer/job offer within company
- Proof of employment duration abroad
- Corporate documents linking overseas and Japan entities
FAQs
Can I switch to a different employer in Japan on this visa?
No, not directly. You would need to apply to change your status to a different work visa category sponsored by the new employer.
Can my family come to Japan with me?
Yes, spouses and children can come on Dependent visas.
Upgrade Paths
- Possible change to regular work visa (Engineer/Specialist) if switching company
- Permanent Resident (after sufficient years)