Legal and Accounting Services
Japan
Last updated: December 28, 2025
5 years (renewable)
$22-$44
2-4 months
Medium
About this Visa
This visa lets foreign professionals work in Japan in legal and accounting jobs. You need a specific qualification like lawyer, accountant, or tax specialist, and you must register with the Japanese government first. Once you have this visa, you can work legally in your profession throughout Japan. This visa is different from business visas because it focuses on your professional qualifications, not how much money you have. There's no requirement to invest large amounts of money or start a company.
Key Benefits
- Work in your legal or accounting profession without restrictions
- Bring spouse and children as dependents
- Get Japanese health insurance
- Travel outside Japan and return without losing visa
- Path to permanent residency after 10 years
Eligibility & Requirements
Eligibility Criteria
- Must have professional license in law, accounting, tax, judicial scrivener, patent attorney, or similar field
- Must register with Japanese government in your profession
- Must be 18 or older
- No serious criminal record
- Must have job offer from Japanese company
- Foreign lawyers need 3 years work experience in home country
Financial Requirement
Salary must match Japanese professionals in the same role. No minimum amount set by government.
Documents
- Professional license or certificateProof you are qualified in your field
- Professional registrationRegistration from lawyer association, accounting board, or similar
- Job offer or employment contractFrom your Japanese employer
- Passport and IDValid travel documents
- Proof of income and financial stabilityBank statements, employment records
- Company informationFrom your employer
- Health certificateMay be required by immigration office
Disclaimer: The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or immigration advice. Visa requirements, fees, and processes change frequently. Please verify all information with official government sources and consult a qualified immigration attorney before making decisions.