If the visa of a foreigner living in Japan expires, ignoring or fleeing from a notice from the police or immigration bureau will result in severe punishment such as arrest or deportation. For this reason, it is important to renew your visa before it expires. However, even if your visa expires, there is a possibility that you can re-obtain it if you apply for re-issuance immediately. In this article, we will explain not only what happens if your visa expires in Japan, but also how to re-obtain it after it has expired.If you are looking for a job in Japan and would like to receive generous visa support, please use “G Talent”, a job change agency for foreign engineers.What happens if you stay in Japan after your visa / residence status has expired?If you stay in Japan after your visa (residence status) has expired, you will be considered to be an illegal overstayer. Illegal overstaying is a serious criminal offense, so if you cannot return to your home country before your visa expires, you will need to go through the renewal process.However, permanent residents do not have a fixed period of stay, so even if their period of stay expires, they will not be considered to be overstaying. However, permanent residents are also required to renew their residence cards, so be sure to do so before the deadline. If you forget to renew your card, you may be imprisoned for up to one year or fined up to 200,000 yen, so please be careful.Reference: 永住者で在留カードの期限が近い方へ／東京ビザ申請サポート[Caution] If you overstay your visa by even one day, you will be treated as an illegal overstayerIn Japan, if the period of stay on your visa expires even by one day, you will be considered to be staying in the country illegally and will be punished. Some people think that it will be okay to stay for a few days, but the Immigration Bureau and the police in Japan are constantly investigating the whereabouts of illegal residents, so remember that if you overstay your visa, you will definitely be caught and arrested.However, if you turn yourself in to the Immigration Bureau within two months of your visa expiring, there is a high chance that they will grant you permission to apply for a new visa.Reference: オーバーステイ・不法滞在についてよくある質問です／外国人在留資格ビザセンターPenalties for being arrested for overstaying or illegal stayIf it is discovered through an investigation by the police or immigration officials that you have overstayed in Japan with an expired visa, you will be arrested by the police and the following penalties will be imposed.<Penalties for being arrested for overstaying or illegal stay>DeportationImprisonment for up to 3 years or a fine of up to 3 million yenAlso, if you continue to work in Japan while your visa has expired, the following penalties will also be imposed on the employer who employs the foreign national in question, so please be careful.<Penalties for employers of foreign nationals who are overstaying their visas>Imprisonment for up to 3 years or a fine of up to 3 million yen If you are arrested, during the 10 to 20 day long detention period, you will be investigated in detail about when you came to Japan, your purpose for coming, where you worked while your visa was expired, where you lived, etc. After that, in many cases, you will be given a severe punishment called “deportation”, and after being detained at the Immigration Bureau, you will be deported to your country of residence. If you are deported, you will not be able to re-enter Japan for 5 years (10 years if it is your second deportation).Reference: ビザ（在留資格）の期限が切れていたときの対処方法／みなとまち行政書士事務所<Supplementary information> Cases where your visa has expired while you are overseasIf your Japanese visa expires while you are overseas, there is a high chance that you will be able to re-enter Japan with a re-entry permit if you do so within two months of the expiration date of your visa. You cannot apply to extend your period of stay at a Japanese embassy overseas, so if you realize that your visa has expired while you are overseas, you should return to Japan as soon as possible and apply for an extension at the Regional Immigration Bureau that has jurisdiction over your place of residence.However, if more than two months have passed since the expiration date of your visa, you will need to go through the process of applying for a Certificate of Eligibility for Residence Status and re-obtain your visa before you can re-enter Japan. The application process for a Certificate of Eligibility for Residence Status takes longer than a regular visa renewal, and you will need to submit a number of documents.<Documents required for applying for a Certificate of Eligibility for Residence Status (in the case of an intra-company transfer from Japan to overseas)>Application for Certificate of Eligibility (1 copy)1 passport-sized photo1 stamped self-addressed envelope (404 yen)Documents proving that you are enrolled at your “affiliated organization”In order to avoid complicated procedures, foreign nationals who are going overseas while staying in Japan should make sure they know the expiry date of their Japanese visa.Reference: If the period of stay has expired, can I re-acquire a visa? / Tsukuba World Administrative Scrivener's OfficeFlow of re-acquiring a work visaThere are 19 types of work visas in Japan, and the validity period for each is as follows.Type of work visaPersons eligible for visa acquisitionExpiration dateDiplomatic visaAmbassadors, ministers, consuls-general, members of delegations, etc. from foreign governments, and their family membersPeriod of time during which diplomatic activities are carried outOfficial visaEmployees of foreign government embassies and consulates, people dispatched on official business from international organizations, etc., and their family members5 years, 3 years, 1 year, 3 months, 30 days or 15 daysProfessor visaUniversity professors, associate professors, lecturers, assistants, etc.5 years, 3 years, 1 year, 3 months or 4 months (only for business management)Art visaComposers, lyricists, painters, sculptors, craftspeople, photographers, etc.Religious visaReligious workers such as priests, bishops, and missionariesPress visaNewspaper reporters, magazine reporters, editors, news photographers, announcers, etc.Business management visaCompany owners, managers, etc.Legal and accounting services visaAdministrative scriveners, lawyers, judicial scriveners, certified public accountants, tax accountants, labor and social security attorneys, etc.Medical visaDoctors, dentists, pharmacists, nurses, assistant nurses, public health nurses, midwives, dental hygienists, radiological technologists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, orthoptists, clinical engineers, physical therapists, prosthetists, etc.Research visaResearchers working for government agencies or companiesEducation visaLanguage instructors at elementary schools, junior high schools, high schools, etc.Nursing care visaCaregivers with qualifications as a certified care worker, etc.Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services VisaEmployees temporarily transferred from a foreign parent company, subsidiary, grandchild company, or affiliate companyIntra-Company Transfer Visa外国の親会社や子会社、孫会社、関連会社にあたる事業所から一時的に派遣される転勤者5 years, 3 years, 1 year, 3 monthsTechnical VisaForeign chefs, precious metal craftsmen, pilots, architects/civil engineers with unique overseas skills, repair technicians for overseas products, animal trainers, sports instructors, sommeliers, etc.Entertainment VisaSingers, dancers, actors, fashion models, professional athletes, circus animal trainers, sports trainers, choreographers, directors, etc.  3 years, 1 year, 6 months, 3 months, 15 daysSpecified Skills Visa[Specified Skills 1]People who want to obtain work qualifications in 14 specific fields, such as nursing care, building cleaning, the materials industry, industrial machinery manufacturing, and electrical/electronic information-related industries[Specified Skills 2]People who are engaged in work that requires skilled labor in the construction and shipbuilding/marine engineering fields[Specified Skills 1]1 year, 6 months, 4 months[Specified Skills 2]3 years, 1 year, 6 monthsTechnical Intern Training VisaTechnical interns accepted from overseas subsidiaries, etc., or technical interns accepted through a management organization, etc.1 year, 6 monthsYou can check the validity period of your visa by looking at the seal on your passport or your resident card, so if you forget, check these documents. If you are unable to renew your visa within the validity period set when you obtained your work visa, please follow the flow below to re-apply for your visa.Reference: 就労や長期滞在を目的とする場合／外務省Flow for re-applying for a work visaThe flow for applying for a work visa is as follows.Contact the Immigration Bureau promptlyReport to the Immigration BureauContact the Immigration Bureau promptlyIf you realize that your visa has expired, you should promptly contact the Immigration Bureau that has jurisdiction over your place of residence. You can find the contact details for the Immigration Bureau by accessing the Immigration Bureau website and checking the details for your place of residence.When you contact the Immigration Bureau, explain that you have just realized that your visa has expired, and ask for instructions on what documents you need to submit and what you should do next. If you intend to work in Japan, be sure to tell the staff that you have no intention of leaving the country and that you want to continue working in Japan.If you do not tell them, they will think that you are there to appear for an “exit order”, which allows overstaying foreigners to return to their home country without being detained. If you are thought to be there for an exit order, you will be taken through the exit procedures and will not be able to enter Japan for the next year, so be careful.Reference: ビザの更新，期限が切れたら？！更新の申請の特例／弁護士法人あいち刑事事件総合法律事務所Report to the Immigration BureauWhen the relevant date and time comes, you must report to the Immigration Bureau that has jurisdiction over your place of residence. If possible, it is a good idea to have a Japanese colleague or spouse accompany you. When you report to the Immigration Bureau, you must submit the following documents. In addition to the documents you have on hand, there are also documents that need to be issued by the city office, so be sure to prepare them in advance.PassportCertificate of employmentExpired residence cardStatement of reasons for application (a written explanation of the reasons for forgetting to renew your visa, the circumstances, and your reflections)Most recent certificate of residence tax issued by the city officeMost recent certificate of residence tax payment issued by the city officeReference: 在特出頭の“必要書類”は？／外国人助太刀倶楽部[Supplementary information] There are cases where you cannot re-acquire a visaEven if you submit the necessary documents, there are cases where you may not be able to re-acquire a work visa if any of the following applyIf the work you are currently doing is outside the scope of your visa statusIf you have changed the content of your visa status without permissionIf you are working outside the scope of your visa statusIf you have a bad reputation (e.g. you have been punished by the police or you are involved in illegal employment)For smoothly re-acquiring a work visa, you should follow the rules of Japan so that you do not fall into any of the above categories.Reference: 就労ビザの更新で不許可になるケースと対処方法／TOMAコンサルタンツグループWhat you must not do when your visa in Japan expiresIf your visa expires in Japan, you must not do the following.Flee from the police or immigration officersFlee to the other countryNeglect to do anything about it even though you know your visa has expiredIf you flee or neglect to do anything about it even though you know your visa has expired, you will be subject to severe penalties such as deportation or arrest. If you notice that your visa has expired, you should follow the necessary procedures as outlined in the “Flow of Re-acquiring a Working Visa” section, as there is a possibility that your visa will be reissued if you contact the Immigration Bureau promptly.Reference: 違反行為 絶対にやってはいけない 10のポイント／立命館アジア太平洋大学Make sure you know the period of your visa in Japan and take care not to let it expireIf you are a foreigner coming to Japan to work, you will need to obtain the most suitable visa from the 19 types of work visas available, depending on the nature of your work. However, the period of stay for each type of work visa differs, so it is important to know how many years you can stay in Japan.If your visa expires before you can renew it, you can still get a new one if you contact your local immigration office as soon as possible. If you run away or leave it unattended, you will be subject to severe penalties such as arrest or deportation, so please be careful not to let it expire.If you are looking for work in Japan, we recommend using "G Talent", which also provides visa acquisition support. Career advisors who are familiar with working in Japan provide support, and visa-related consultations are also accepted.

In order for foreigners to work as IT engineers in Japanese companies under good conditions, it is important to know which programming languages are in demand in Japan. When choosing which programming languages to learn, choose languages that are not only in demand, but also those that are used in the workplace or industry you want to change jobs to, and those that make it easy to earn a high annual income.In this article, we will explain the programming languages that are in demand at Japanese companies and the languages that are expected to become more in demand at Japanese companies in the future. By reading this article, you will be able to understand what programming languages you should learn in order to work as an engineer at a Japanese company. If you want to work as an engineer in Japan, please use IT-related global recruitment agency “G Talent''.8 programming languages in demand in Japan that you should know as an engineerIf you want to work as an engineer for a Japanese company, you should familiarize yourself with the following eight programming languages. We will also introduce the situations in which each language is used and the level of demand for each, so please check which language is most suitable for the field you want to work in or the job you want to do.PythonavaScriptC, C++JavaC#HTML, CSSPHPRubyPythonPython is a programming language that is used in fields such as AI, big data, and IoT. If you are hoping to change jobs to a workplace that handles AI or machine learning, you should learn it. It is also possible to develop web apps, games, desktop apps, etc., but the main focus is on AI and machine learning. As the number of companies that handle AI and big data analysis is increasing, further demand is expected in the future.Reference: 【入門】機械学習に役立つPythonの学習方法 | できることやおすすめサイトも紹介／スキルアップAI JournalJavaScriptJavaScript is a language for front-end engineers to build dynamic movements on web pages. It enables dynamic movements on the screen, such as starting an animation when the mouse cursor is moved to the relevant part. Such high-functionality screen movements are now being adopted by many websites. For this reason, if you are involved in website development or web app development, it is essential to learn JavaScript.Reference: フロントエンドエンジニアに必用な言語4選 | フレームワーク・ライブラリなどもご紹介／R-StoneC, C++C is a programming language that has been used for a long time and is often the first language to be learned. It is used for a wide range of development, including operating systems, core systems, software, and embedded systems. On the other hand, C++ is an object-oriented language that extends the C language. It can be used for web apps, embedded systems, AI development, game development, etc.Although neither of these languages is the latest, there are still many systems in Japan that are still running on C or C++. There is a lot of demand for maintenance of existing systems and for changing specifications, etc., so if you want to be a successful programmer, it is a language you should know.Reference: C++という言語について／HITECHSJavaJava is a language with a long history that is used in a wide range of fields and is related to existing systems, so it is a language that programmers should learn as a priority. There are many existing systems that have been developed in Java, so if you want to work as a programmer or IT engineer, you should learn it. However, as it is not the latest language, you will probably need to learn new technologies and languages other than Java in the future.Java is used in a wide range of fields, including web apps, Android apps, PC apps, CG development, and embedded systems. Java is a highly secure language that minimizes bugs and security risks, and it is also attractive because you can use frameworks such as Spring and Spring Boot to code efficiently.C#C# is a language developed by Microsoft that is used for web apps, smartphone apps, game development, etc. It is highly versatile, so there are many situations where it will be useful if you learn it. Note that it is not related to C or C++, although the names are very similar. Although it is not the latest language, there are many existing systems that are running on C#, so it is recommended that you learn it if you are going to do the above jobs.HTML, CSSHTML and CSS are essential development languages for website and web app development. HTML is used to create the structure of web pages and determine the placement of text, images, etc., while CSS, also known as a style sheet, is used to set the color of text, font size, etc. When using these languages, you will need to learn HTML and CSS as a set. These are essential languages for web engineers, so be sure to learn them.Reference: CSSとは？ – HTMLとセットで覚えよう！-／Cyber BridgePHPPHP is a language that is often used in web development, and is used in the development of web applications, EC sites, etc. WordPress, a leading CMS, is developed using PHP, so if you work for a company that uses WordPress, it is essential that you learn PHP.There are many existing systems that have been developed using PHP, and demand for this language is expected to continue in the future for tasks such as changing the specifications of existing systems and maintenance. As it is not the latest language, it is thought that it will give way to new languages in the future, but as it is used in many situations, it is useful to learn it.RubyRuby, which is used in the development of many websites, is an easy language to learn for beginners, and it is expected to continue to play an active role in the future. Ruby is designed so that the code will be the same no matter who writes it, so it has the advantage of being less prone to bugs. It is also characterized by its ease of programming, thanks to the excellent framework known as Ruby on Rails.In order to carry out development efficiently, you should also learn Ruby on Rails as a set. Ruby is still continuing to evolve, so it is one of the languages that engineers should learn. In particular, it is often adopted by venture companies, so it can be said that it is a language that is essential if you are aiming for a job at a venture company.Reference: Rubyの将来性と需要は？懸念されている点も解説／レバテックキャリア5 languages that are expected to be in demand in Japan in the futureFrom here, we will introduce languages that are expected to become increasingly in demand in Japan. When choosing a programming language to learn, it is a good idea to take future trends into account.GoTypeScriptKotlinSwiftScalaGoGo is a relatively new language developed by Google in 2009, and it is compatible with most operating systems, including Windows, MacOS X, Linux, Android, and iOS. Because its syntax is completely different from Java and Ruby, it takes longer to learn than other languages.However, because Go is a language that requires less coding, it has the advantage of allowing compact development and reducing the risk of bugs. It is expected that there will be increasing demand for the efficient development of high-quality programs in the future. There are still not many engineers who have mastered Go, so if you learn it, you will be able to increase your value in the job market.Reference: Go言語を扱う仕事内容の例は？学習方法や将来性を徹底検証！／Freelance hubTypeScriptTypeScript is a language for front-end development that is an extension of JavaScript. As it is an extended version of JavaScript, it has the feature of being able to be developed safely with higher development efficiency and less bugs than JavaScript.TypeScript is expected to see an increase in demand as an extended version of JavaScript in the future. If you want to be active as a web engineer, you should learn it together with JavaScript.Reference: TypeScriptとは？JavaScriptとの違いなどを解説／レバテックキャリアKotlinKotlin is a relatively new language based on Java for Android development. Java was the language of choice for Android development, but now there is a growing demand for Kotlin, which is said to be overtaking Java. If you are developing smartphone apps, this is a language you should learn. However, if you are developing for iOS, you will also need to learn Swift and other languages for iOS.Reference: 『Kotlin（コトリン）』とは？特徴やJavaとの違いを解説／SB TechnologySwiftSwift is a relatively new language developed by Apple in 2014, and it can be used to develop iOS-compatible apps for devices such as the iPhone and iPad. If you want to work in smartphone app development, it is a language you should learn. However, in order to develop for Android, you will also need to learn Kotlin and other languages for Android.ScalaScala is a relatively new language that appeared in 2004. It is compatible with Java, and has the advantage of being compatible with existing systems developed in Java, as well as being able to process data quickly and having a high development efficiency. It is expected that the need for this language will increase in the future due to its high performance, which allows it to use most of the Java library and has a high development efficiency. It is a language that can be used in various fields, as it can be used not only for server-side development of web systems, but also for the development of big data analysis platforms.Reference: Scala（スカラ）とは？言語の特徴や開発手法、Javaとの違いや共通点について解説！／発注ラウンジHow to choose a language when working as an engineer for a Japanese companyThe various programming languages introduced here are used by Japanese companies, but it is not easy to learn all of them. To learn a language in order to work as an engineer in Japan, we recommend prioritizing the languages you want to learn and starting with the ones that are most important.To help you prioritize the programming languages you want to learn, we have put together a list of recommended languages. Please choose the programming language that suits you best, depending on what area you want to work in and what you want to prioritize.Choosing by job contentThe programming languages you should learn will vary greatly depending on the nature of your work. For example, if you are a web engineer, it is essential to learn screen-based programming languages such as HTML and CSS. As you can see, the languages you need will vary depending on the type of engineer you are, so we have put together a list of recommended languages for each type of engineer. Let's check the languages you need to become the engineer you want to be.Types of engineersProgramming languages used frequentlyWeb engineersHTML/CSS、JavaScript、TypeScriptRuby、PHP、C#、Python、JavaWeb designersHTML/CSS、JavaScript、TypeScriptBack-end engineersJava、PHP、Ruby、Go、C#Smartphone app engineerKotlin、Swift、C#、JavaAI engineerPython、C＋＋Embedded system engineerC、C＋＋、Python、JavaGame development engineerC#、C++、JavaScript、Swift、RubyReference: エンジニアにおすすめのプログラミング言語は？需要の高い言語も解説／ユニゾンキャリアメディアChoosing by annual incomeIf you want to increase your income, it's a good idea to choose a language that engineers with high annual incomes are learning. We will introduce the programming languages that can be used to aim for a high income, in order of ranking.1st: JavaScript2nd: SQL3rd: C/C++4th: R5th: VBA6th: Python7th: C#8th: Java9th: Visual Basic10th: PHPThe languages with the highest annual incomes vary depending on the way you work, the size of the company, the experience and skills of the engineer, etc., so please use the above ranking as a rough guide only.Reference: プログラミング言語別の平均年収ランキング！高収入を狙える言語は？／SAMURAI ENGINEER BlogLet's become an engineer who can meet the needs of Japanese companies!In this article, we have explained programming languages that are in demand at Japanese companies and languages that are expected to become more in demand at Japanese companies in the future. In Japan, there is currently a high demand for languages such as Python, JavaScript, C, and C++, and it is expected that there will be a growing demand for new languages such as TypeScript and Go in the future. If you learn these languages before changing jobs, you will be able to make your job search more advantageous.For those looking for jobs as IT engineers for foreigners who can use these languages, we recommend the job-placement agency for foreign IT engineers, “G Talent”. It is a job-placement site for foreign engineers living in Japan, and it has provided recruitment support for over 200 companies and helped over 70 nationalities of engineers find new jobs. There are many IT jobs at companies where you can work in a fair environment regardless of your nationality, so you are sure to find a job that suits you.

When foreign engineers apply for employment with Japanese companies, they need to have different qualifications and apply in a different way to when they are looking for work in their own country. In order to get hired smoothly, it is important for foreign engineers to know the qualifications and application methods they need to get hired in Japan.In this article, we will explain the types of residence status and application methods required for foreign engineers to be hired by Japanese companies, as well as the points to note and the types of foreign engineers who are hired by Japanese companies. For foreign engineers who want to be hired in Japan, your chances of being hired will increase if you make use of the job-placement agency “G Talent”, which specializes in foreign engineers.Residence status required for foreign engineers to be hired by Japanese companiesThe following four types of residence status are available to foreign engineers seeking employment at Japanese companies.Highly Skilled ProfessionalEngineer/Specialist in Humanities/International ServicesDesignated ActivitiesResidence Status Based on Status or Status of ResidenceHighly Skilled ProfessionalHighly-Skilled Professional is a residence status for hiring talented people from overseas. It is approved for a variety of occupations in Japan, and you can work as an engineer.The Highly-Skilled Professional visa application screening criteria has introduced a “Highly-Skilled Professional Points System”. Academic background, work experience, research achievements at universities, annual income, bonuses, etc. are used as screening criteria, and if you have more than 70 points, you can obtain a visa.If you meet conditions such as graduating from a famous university or graduate school, obtaining JLPT N1, or having an annual income of over 4 million yen, you have a high chance of being eligible for a Highly-Skilled Professional visa.Reference: 外国人エンジニアを採用するときに必要な在留資格の条件・申請方法／jopus bizEngineer/Specialist in Humanities/International ServicesIn the case of foreign engineers, if they meet the technical requirements, they can work as engineers under the Engineer, Specialist in Humanities/International Services status of residence. In order to obtain the Engineer status of residence, in addition to the conditions for foreign workers, there are also conditions for the company that will be accepting the foreign worker. We will explain each of these conditions in detail.Conditions for obtaining a “Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services” visaIn order to meet the requirements for a “Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services” visa, you must either have “at least 10 years of work experience” or “have majored in a subject related to the job you will be doing at university or a vocational school”.However, if you have passed an examination on information processing technology set by the Ministry of Justice, you may be exempted from the academic and work experience requirements. It is helpful to obtain an appropriate IT-related examination conducted in your home country to obtain a visa.You can check the items of the examination on information processing technology set by the Ministry of Justice on the Ministry of Justice website. For example, the following qualifications are recognized by the Ministry of Justice for Vietnamese engineers to obtain a “technology” visa status in order to be employed in Japan.The following examinations conducted by the High-Tech Incubation Training Center (HITC)(1) Fundamental Information Technology Engineer Examination(2) Applied Information Technology Engineer ExaminationExaminations conducted by the Vietnam Information Technology Examination and Training Support Center or the Vietnam Training and Examination Center, including the following(1) Fundamental Information Technology Engineer Examination(2) Software development engineer (software design and development engineer) test(3) Applied information technology engineer (applied information technology engineer) testIn addition, the company that employs the foreign engineer must meet three conditions: “specialization and relevance of job content”, “remuneration equivalent to or higher than that of Japanese employees”, and “business stability and continuity”. By fulfilling all of these conditions, it will be possible to accept foreign engineers.Reference: 入国管理及び難民認定法第七条第一項第二号の基準を定める省令の技術・人文知識・国際業務の在留資格に係る基準の特例を定める件／出入国在留管理庁Designated ActivitiesDesignated Activities is a work visa that can be obtained by foreigners who are engaged in specific activities that do not fall under any other status of residence. For example, this includes working holiday makers, students looking for work after graduating from school, students in Japan on internships, spouses of highly-skilled foreign professionals, and domestic helpers for diplomats.However, as the “special activities” visa is a short-stay visa for 6 months or 1 year, in order to work for a long period of time, it is necessary to switch to a status of residence such as “Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services”.Reference: 在留資格「特定活動」／出入国在留管理庁Status of Residence Based on Status or StatusThere are four types of status of residence that have no restrictions on working: permanent resident, spouse or child of Japanese national, spouse or child of permanent resident, and long-term resident. As you can work in the same way as Japanese people, there is no need to apply for a status of residence.Reference: 「就労に制限のある在留資格」と「就労に制限のない在留資格」／行政書士・社会保険労務士永井弘行事務所How to apply for a residency status to apply for employment as a foreign engineerTo smoothly apply for a residency status to apply for employment as a foreign engineer, please familiarize yourself with the following procedures.Necessary documentsFlow of proceduresNecessary documentsIf you meet the requirements for obtaining a visa that allows you to work in Japan, you should prepare the documents you will submit to the Immigration Bureau. The foreign national themselves will need to prepare things like their graduation certificate, resume, and passport.As there are many documents that need to be prepared, it is important to do so with plenty of time to spare. If you have any worries or problems regarding work visas, you can consult with a government-certified lawyer, although there will be a fee.The company that will be accepting you will also need to prepare documents. The documents that companies prepare will differ depending on the size of the company, and the smaller the company, the more documents they will need to prepare.You can check the details of the necessary documents on the Ministry of Justice website. As the documents will differ depending on the visa you are applying for, you should check the documents required for the status of residence (such as Highly Skilled Professional, or Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services) that is likely to be approved based on your career history.Reference: 【2021年版】 図で分かる就労ビザの必須書類一式／jopus bizFlow of proceduresObtaining a visa requires a period of 2 weeks to 1 month from the preparation of documents to the application. It takes about 1 to 2 months until the results of the screening are announced.If you need to apply for a change of status of residence or visa, you should allow for the time it takes to process your application, as well as the time it takes to join the company. From receiving an offer to joining the company, you should allow approximately 2 to 3 months.Reference: 外国人採用するなら知っておくべき就労ビザ取得期間　ビザ申請が間に合わないと国外退去になってしまうの？／Guidable JobsPoints to note when foreign engineers apply for a residence statusWhen foreign engineers apply for a residence status, there are three points to note.If the actual work content differs from the residence status, it will be considered illegal employmentThere may be cases where it takes time to be approvedThere are also ways to acquire information processing technology qualifications in place of academic background and work experienceIf the actual work content differs from the residence status, it will be considered illegal employmentEven if you are hired as an engineer, if the actual work you do is different to the content of your visa status, you will be considered to be working illegally. Before you are hired, be sure to check the details of the work you will be doing.For example, if you are hired as an engineer but the actual work you do is general office work, you will be working illegally.Reference: 外国人エンジニアに必要な在留資格や就労可能な職種の種類、注意点［グローバルエンジニア2]／FellowshipThere may be cases where it takes time to be approvedFrom the time you apply for a work visa until the screening process is complete, it may take some time. To ensure that your status of residence is in order by the time you start work as an engineer, you should allow yourself plenty of time.We recommend that you allow yourself around 2 to 3 months from the time you are confirmed as an employee to the time you start work.Reference: 就労ビザの審査期間はどのくらい？／外国人雇用＆就労ビザ相談センターThere are also ways to acquire information processing technology qualifications in place of academic background and work experienceIn order to acquire a status of residence of “Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services”, you must either have “at least 10 years of work experience” or “have majored in a subject related to the duties you will be engaged in at university or a vocational school”. However, even if you do not have work experience or a university major related to the job you want to do, you may be able to have the requirement waived by passing an information technology exam set by the Ministry of Justice.If you are a foreign engineer who wants to work in Japan as an engineer with no experience, you may be able to work in Japan by studying to pass a qualification exam.Reference: 技術ビザ - IT資格／TN行政書士事務所Types of jobs for foreign engineers who are hired by Japanese companiesThere are many different types of engineers. The following are some of the types of foreign engineers who have been employed by Japanese companies.ProgrammerSoftware engineerSystems engineerSecurity engineerIT consultantProject leaderProject managerProgrammerProgrammers are software and systems programmers who work based on the specifications created by engineers in upstream processes such as systems engineers, project managers and project leaders.They are required to have the ability to investigate and solve problems on their own, such as adjusting for program deficiencies and finding and fixing bugs.Reference: プログラマーとは？なり方や仕事内容、将来性を紹介／デジタルハリウッド大学Software EngineerSoftware engineers are in charge of developing a wide range of software, including PC and smartphone applications, and applications that control home appliances and public transportation. Their duties include development, design, software operation and maintenance, and testing.This is a job that requires knowledge and skills in development environments and programming, as well as communication skills with customers and team members.Reference: ソフトウェアエンジニアになるには？必要なスキルや年収を紹介／HiPro TechSystem EngineerA system engineer is a job that involves defining system development requirements, designing, testing, etc. In some cases, the system engineer only defines the requirements and creates specifications, leaving the actual programming to the programmers. This is a job that requires communication skills with the people involved.The way you work will differ depending on the company. You may work for a company that receives orders for system development, or you may work as an in-house SE, developing, designing, operating and maintaining the systems needed within the company.Reference: SE（システムエンジニア）とは？SEの仕事内容と年収／IT業界まるわかりガイドSecurity EngineerSecurity engineers are engineers who work on servers, infrastructure, and information security. They design and develop systems to protect them from cyber attacks.This is a job that requires a high level of information sensitivity, as you need to be quick to catch information about security and respond to evolving cyber attacks.IT ConsultantIT consultants are consultants who provide advice on all aspects of IT in client companies, propose system development and improvement, and provide support for implementation.They target clients who are having issues in the IT field, and propose solutions using IT technology. They are required to have the ability to think and make proposals, identifying the cause of the problem and proposing and developing appropriate solutions.Reference: 【需要増加】ITコンサルタントとは！？具体的な仕事内容や年収、有利な資格まで網羅的に解説！！／Executive LinkProject LeaderThe project leader is responsible for managing the progress of development, quality control and development team members as the leader of one section of the overall project under the management of the project manager. Working as a project leader opens the door to promotion to project manager.Reference: プロジェクトリーダーとは？仕事内容や必要なスキル、おすすめ資格を紹介／株式会社システムインテグレータProject ManagerAs the manager of the entire project, you will be responsible for a variety of tasks, including budget and schedule management, product quality control, and team member management. System engineers, programmers, and software engineers can advance to the position of project leader or project manager by gaining experience.Foreign engineers who want to work in Japan can get hired through “G Talent”In this article, we have explained the qualifications and application procedures required to apply for employment as a foreign engineer. The main types of residence status that allow you to work as an engineer in Japan are “Highly Skilled Professional” and “Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services”.Check the necessary documents, the flow of procedures, and points to note, and make sure your application goes smoothly. There are various types of jobs available for foreign engineers in Japan. Get the necessary residence status and try your hand at building a career in Japan.Foreign engineers who want to get a job in Japan should use the job-placement agency “G Talent”, which specializes in foreign IT engineers. We provide strong support for foreign IT engineers who want to work in Japan, and you can also receive generous visa acquisition support.