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a Kenyan vatandaşı olarak Japan ülkesinde nasıl çalışma vizesi alınır

Mevcut tüm çalışma izni yolları, gereksinimler, maliyetler ve işlem süreleri için eksiksiz rehber.

3
Vize yolları
4-12
İşlem (hafta)
¥4000
Başvuru ücreti
Değişken
En düşük maaş gereksinimi
David Okafor
Global Mobility Correspondent··8 min read

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Japan offers Kenyan workers 3 distinct visa pathways to live and work legally. Kenyans are valued for English-medium education, a fast-growing tech sector, and a strong nursing pipeline. Applications are made at the Japan diplomatic mission serving Nairobi.

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  • High-skilled professionals targeting fast-track PR (HSP visa)
  • IT engineers, especially at global tech firms in Tokyo
  • Specified Skilled Workers across 14 industry sectors
  • Caregivers and nurses via SSW and EPA routes
  • Manufacturing and construction specialists

Mevcut vize yolları

The Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services visa is the main professional work visa in Japan. It covers a broad range of white-collar occupations including software engineering, IT, finance, marketing, translation, education, and international business. This is the visa that most foreign professionals in Japan hold, and it is the standard pathway for anyone with a job offer in a knowledge-based or service-oriented role.

Asgari maaş
Gerekli değil
Süre
5 yıl
İşlem
4-12 hafta
Daimi ikamet yolu
10 yıl
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Japan's Highly Skilled Professional (HSP) visa uses a points-based system to fast-track talented foreign workers. You score points across categories including academic background, professional experience, annual salary, age, and bonus items like Japanese language ability or graduating from a top-ranked university. You need at least 70 points to qualify, and the real prize is the permanent residence timeline: 70+ points gets you PR eligibility after three years, while 80+ points qualifies you after just one year — the fastest employer-sponsored path to permanent residence anywhere in the world.

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Gerekli değil
Süre
5 yıl
İşlem
4-12 hafta
Daimi ikamet yolu
1 yıl
Aileye izin verilir

The Specified Skilled Worker (SSW) visa was created in 2019 to address Japan's acute labor shortages in specific industries. It currently covers 16 designated sectors including food service, hospitality, agriculture, construction, manufacturing, nursing care, shipbuilding, aviation, and automobile maintenance. The visa is divided into two tiers: SSW-1 and SSW-2, with SSW-2 offering significantly better long-term prospects.

Asgari maaş
Gerekli değil
Süre
5 yıl
İşlem
4-12 hafta
Daimi ikamet yolu
10 yıl
Language: JLPT N4Aileye izin verilir

💡 route.tipFor: Have your Nairobi police clearance certificate ready, and check whether your degree and supporting documents need to be apostilled or legalised for use in Japan.

Japan için başvuru süreci

Employer applies for Certificate of Eligibility

Your employer or a representative submits an application for a Certificate of Eligibility (CoE) at the regional immigration bureau in Japan.

1-3 months

CoE mailed to applicant

Once approved, the CoE is mailed to you (or your employer forwards it). The CoE is valid for 3 months.

1-2 weeks

Apply for visa at Japanese embassy

Submit your visa application at the nearest Japanese embassy or consulate with the CoE, passport, and photos.

5-10 business days

Travel to Japan

Enter Japan on your work visa. Your residence card is issued at the airport.

Varies

Register at local ward office

Register your address at the local ward office (kuyakusho) within 14 days of moving into your residence.

1 day

Yaygın gerekli belgeler

Documents commonly required for a Japan work visa for Kenyans:

Valid passport - at least 6 months beyond your intended stay, with 2+ blank pages. Renew at the Nairobi passport office first if needed.
Passport-sized photographs meeting Japan specifications (dimensions and background colour vary by country).
Completed visa application form with the fee payment receipt.
University degree certificate - original plus a certified translation if not in English or the destination language.
Professional licences or trade certificates relevant to your occupation.
An up-to-date CV or resume in English or the destination language.
A signed employment contract or job offer letter from a Japan employer.
The employer's registration or sponsorship licence details.
Bank statements covering 3-6 months and showing sufficient funds (in KES).
Proof of accommodation in Japan - a rental agreement or employer-provided housing letter.
Police clearance certificate from Nairobi.
Medical examination report from an approved physician, where required.
Health insurance valid in Japan from your arrival date.
Marriage and birth certificates if dependants are joining you.

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Apply at the Japan diplomatic mission serving Nairobi. Check the official embassy or visa application centre website for appointment booking, fees and current document requirements.

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Japan ülkesinde çalışmak ve yaşamak

İşe alım yapan başlıca sektörler

Japan's demand is concentrated in automotive and electronics manufacturing, IT and gaming, healthcare and elderly care, and construction. The Specified Skilled Worker programme channels foreign workers into 14 designated sectors facing acute labour shortages.

Yaşam maliyeti ve yaşam kalitesi

Tokyo housing is compact and costs ¥80,000-120,000 a month for a one-bedroom, with cities like Osaka and Fukuoka noticeably cheaper. National health insurance is mandatory and affordable, public transport is world-class, and Japan offers exceptional safety and quality of life.

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Sık sorulan sorular

Japan ülkesinde çalışma vizesi almak ne kadar sürer?

İşlem süreleri 4 ila 12 hafta arasında değişir.

Japan çalışma vizesiyle ailemi getirebilir miyim?

Evet. 3 vize türünden 3 tanesi bakmakla yükümlü olunan kişilere izin verir.

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What are the top industries hiring in Japan?

Japan's demand is concentrated in automotive and electronics manufacturing, IT and gaming, healthcare and elderly care, and construction. The Specified Skilled Worker programme channels foreign workers into 14 designated sectors facing acute labour shortages.

What is the cost of living in Japan?

Tokyo housing is compact and costs ¥80,000-120,000 a month for a one-bedroom, with cities like Osaka and Fukuoka noticeably cheaper. National health insurance is mandatory and affordable, public transport is world-class, and Japan offers exceptional safety and quality of life. As a guide, a one-bedroom apartment in the capital costs around ¥80,000-120,000/month (1-bed, Tokyo).

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