Japan has recently introduced a visa category to attract top foreign universities graduate who is looking to start a new business or a career in Japan. This visa is called a J-Find visa. It was launched in April 2023.
If the candidate is approved for a J-Find visa, they can stay in Japan for a period of two years. This means that they are allowed to work for an employer, engage in research, and start their own business for a duration of two years.
This initiative is a sign that Japan is committing to attracting top talent from all around the world. This visa is an amazing opportunity for top foreign universities to pursue their career goals in Japan.
Some other information about the J-Find visa is given below:
You are eligible to have your spouse or dependent stay with you in Japan with this visa.
You will not be eligible for benefits like unemployment benefits, or social security benefits. However, these public benefits will be available to you once you become a permanent resident of Japan.
For this visa, the candidate is required to have a certain level of proficiency in the Japanese language.
Note: For recent graduates who are willing to start their career in Japan, J-Find visa is one of the best options to opt for.
The J-Find visa can be applied at the Japanese consulate or embassy. The usual processing time takes several weeks for this visa. Hence it is advisable to apply well in advance as per plan in order to avoid any unwanted hassles or delays.
If the visa is granted, the candidate is allowed to work and stay in Japan for a period of two years.
J-Find Visa Requirements
The candidate must be graduated from a university or have a higher education degree from an institution that is ranked in the top 100 as per the QS Top University list, Shanghai Jiao Tong University’s Academic Ranking of World Universities, or Times Higher Education World University Rankings.
The candidate should not have graduated from a university for more than 5 years.
Minimum proof of funds should be at least 200,000 Yen (120114 INR).
J-Find Visa Benefits
Permission to work and live in Japan for the duration of two years.
Opportunity to start a business in Japan.
Opportunity to expand professional networks with top professionals all around the world.
Chance to contribute to Japanese society and economy.
New experience with the Japanese culture and language.
Application Procedure for the J-Find Visa
The application process for this visa is given below:
Documents collection is the first step of the process. The following documents will be required before applying for this visa.
Passport copy
Degree or Diploma certificate
Transcript copy
Letter from the university stating that the candidate has indeed graduated from this institute
A business plan if you are willing to start a business in Japan.
Completed application form.
Visa application fee receipt.
Submission of application at the Japanese consulate or embassy.
Waiting for the application results.
As the application is approved, the visa will be issued. After the visa application approval, the candidate will be allowed to stay in Japan for 2 years.
Additional Guidelines
Some of the other things that should be considered while applying for this visa are given below
Start the application early.
Make sure all the documents are ready beforehand.
Always check the application deadline
Be prepared for an interview in the Japanese Embassy or consulate.
J-Find Visa charges
The charges for this visa will vary depending on the nationality of the candidate. However, the typical fee for the visa application is 4000 Yen (2396 INR). There are others that the candidate will also have to bear like the translation of documents, and medical certificates.
The charges for this visa will vary depending on the nationality of the candidate. However, the typical fee for the visa application is 4000 Yen (2396 INR). There are others that the candidate will also have to bear like the translation of documents, and medical certificates.
Overall the total cost for the J-Find visa reaches around 10000 Yen (5988 INR) including other charges that are mentioned above.
Note: These visa charges are subject to change as per the governmental policies and norms. It is advisable to seek the help of an expert or visit the official website to stay up to date with the charges.
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