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INTRA-COMPANY TRANSFEREE
Intra-Company Transferee Visa
Support for transferring employees from overseas group companies to a Japanese office.
Intra-Company Transferee status is used when an employee of an overseas parent, subsidiary, branch, or affiliated company is transferred to a Japanese office. We organize company relationship, prior employment history, job duties, and Japanese office documents.
PRICE
From JPY 110,000
Fees vary depending on company structure, overseas documents, Japanese office materials, and translation volume.
OVERVIEW
Overview
This status is suitable for employees transferred from an overseas group company to a Japanese office for professional duties.
Immigration checks the relationship between companies, the employee's work history overseas, and the duties in Japan.
It is especially useful for companies expanding to Japan or moving key staff between group entities.
REQUIREMENTS
Main Requirements
There is a qualifying relationship between the overseas company and Japanese office
The applicant has worked at the overseas office for the required period before transfer
The duties in Japan fit professional categories such as technology, humanities, or international services
Employment conditions and salary are appropriate
Japanese office documents and business activities are properly explained
DOCUMENTS
Required Documents
Passport, application forms, photos, and assignment documents
Documents showing relationship between overseas and Japanese companies
Employment certificate, transfer order, job description, and salary documents
Company registration, financial statements, office documents, and business materials
Statement explaining transfer background and duties in Japan
RISK
Common Refusal Reasons
Relationship between overseas and Japanese companies is unclear
Prior employment period or position at the overseas office is not proven
Duties in Japan do not match eligible professional activities
Japanese office business scale or activity is not sufficiently documented
Employment terms or salary are unclear
SUPPORT
Our Support
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Organizing overseas and Japanese company relationship documents
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Preparing job description, transfer background, and company explanation materials
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Supporting Certificate of Eligibility, change, and renewal applications
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Can a foreign parent company transfer staff to Japan?
A. Yes, if the company relationship, prior employment, and duties meet the requirements.
Q. Is this different from Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services?
A. Yes. Intra-Company Transferee focuses on transfer within a group, while the work content still needs to fit eligible professional duties.
Q. Can newly established Japanese offices use this route?
A. Possible, but office, business plan, and company relationship documents must be prepared carefully.
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