Work Visa - Engineering/Humanities/International Services - Hotel Staff

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If you are a foreigner who wants to work in Japan, you have probably heard of the term ” work visa” at least once.

Simply put, a work visa is a permit required for foreigners to work in Japan.

While Japanese people are free to work in Japan, foreigners cannot work in Japan without a work visa or the appropriate type of visa that allows them to work.

However, there are many different types of work visas, and we will explain in detail in several articles the types of work that can be done with each visa and the requirements for obtaining one.

So, if you want to work as a hotel staff, which work visa can you get?

In this article, we will focus on the case of working as hotel staff with the status of “Engineer/Humanities/International Services,” which is one of the most common types of work visas.

Can I work as a hotel staff with an “Engineering/Humanities/International Services” visa?

The conclusion first: whether or not you can obtain an “Engineering/Humanities/International Services” visa depends on the nature of your work.

Cleaning, making beds, and working at the front desk of a hotel is generally considered simple labor, making it difficult to obtain an “Engineering/Humanities/International Services” visa.

In what cases is it possible to obtain a visa for “Engineering/Humanities/International Services”?

• Front desk staff (using a foreign language)
• Sales, public relations planning, clerical work

For work at a hotel, it is important that the hotel is frequented by many foreign tourists.

If your main job is to use foreign languages, such as interpreting for foreign customers, you will likely be granted an “Engineering/Humanities/International Services” visa, as you will fall under the category of “work that requires thinking or sensitivity based on foreign culture,” which applies to this visa status. The possibility of being granted a visa for “Engineering/Humanities/International Services” can increase.

For example…

★Examples of permission

• Graduated from a Japanese university with a major in tourism
• Found employment at a Japanese hotel frequented by many foreign tourists.
• Remuneration of about 220,000 yen/month
• Engaged in front desk work using foreign languages, guiding foreign tourists through the facilities of the hotel, etc.

Please note that when working at a hotel with “Engineering/Humanities/International Services” status, you generally need to explain the necessity of your employment and the level of difficulty is considerably higher.

Conditions to work as a hotel staff with an “Engineering/Humanities/International Services” visa

☑Education requirements

➡University graduates

Graduated from a Japanese or foreign university majoring in a subject related to the job.

Example: Majored in tourism at a Japanese university.

➡Vocational School graduates

Those who have completed a professional training course in Japan by majoring in a subject related to their work and have the title of “Senmonushi” (Diploma) or “Koudo Senmonushi” (Advanced Diploma).

Example: Attended a vocational school in Japan with a department of tourism, etc.

☑Work experience requirement

The applicant must have at least 3 years (in the case of international business) or 10 years (in the case of technical/humanities) of work experience and must have acquired the necessary knowledge.

*If the applicant majored in a subject related to the work at a university, college of technology, etc., that period may be included in the work experience.

It is important to note here whether the work experience is relevant to the job or not.

A certificate of employment is required to prove work experience.

Since certificates of employment are often falsified, they are carefully examined by the immigration office.

If you are concerned about the relevance of your work experience, please contact us.

☑ Remuneration

The remuneration must be equal to or greater than the remuneration that a Japanese national would receive if engaged in the work.

Summary

In this article, we have explained the points to note when obtaining “Engineering/Humanity/International Services” status for hotel staff work, as well as the types of jobs available and their requirements.

As mentioned above, the work you can do as a hotel staff with “Engineering/Humanities/International Services” status is limited because it must be related to your major.

In addition, those who have difficulty obtaining “technical, humanities, or international services” status may be able to obtain “special skills” or “technical internship” status.

If you are unsure about the relevance of your educational background or the nature of your work, or if you are concerned about the application procedures, please contact our office.

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We are Yanagi group, which have offices in Osaka (Abeno and Tennoji), and our affiliated offices in Tokyo (Shibuya and Ebisu) are also available for an on-site consultation. We have handled many applications for permanent residence permits, naturalization permits, work visas, college student visas, management visas, etc., as well as visa renewal procedures related to the status of residence with the Immigration Bureau (Immigration Bureau) as a one-stop service. Our experienced administrative scriveners are also available to help you with any problems you may have.

We also have staff members who can speak each of the native languages and can assist you in obtaining a visa.

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