🇯🇵 Japan · Job seeker

Job Seeker Visa (J-Find) — requirements, costs & how to apply

Official source Updated 2026-06-20 · Government page ↗

Who is eligible

Proof of savings€1,082
Educationbachelors

Who can apply

Open to all nationalities.

How to apply

  1. Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
  2. Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.mofa.go.jp/ca/fna/page22e_001037.html.

Sources & verification

Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.

Proof of savings

“Individual must prove enough personal savings(approximately 200,000 yen) to support herself/himself in Japan.”

Education

“Individual must have been awarded a qualification by an eligible university and the qualification must be at the same level as a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree or PhD (or doctorate).”

Open to all nationalities

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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-20.

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