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What is Technical Intern Training Program (TITP)?

In 1993, TITP (Technical Intern Training Program) was launched in Japan. By admitting their citizens and transmitting skills through On-the-Job Training (OJT) in Japan, the initiative seeks to aid developing nations. Through the transmission of technical interns’ newly acquired skills, techniques, and information to underdeveloped countries, it promotes international cooperation. This will promote the expansion of the mentioned regions’ economies as well as the development of their human resources.

The Government of India’s Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has launched a number of initiatives to increase the focus on making India the world’s skill capital. The Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) between the United States and Japan’s Ministries of Justice, Foreign Affairs, and Health, Labor, and Welfare is one such notable action. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoC), which was signed on October 17, 2017, will further increase bilateral collaboration between India and Japan in the area of skill development. In accordance with the programme, chosen Indian applicants complete a three- to five-year internship in Japan before being compelled to return home and put their newfound talents to use. MSDE appointed National Skill Development Corporation in January 2018.

Japan visa categories for Indians

In comparison to earlier decades, getting a Japan visa for an Indian is now a more simpler process. The number of Indian tourists visiting Japan has grown recently ever since it became known as one of the top holiday destinations in the globe.

Japan used to be the most difficult country to obtain a visa from, in addition to being one of the most costly countries to visit. The Japan Embassy eventually abolished all of its visa requirements, turning it into a remarkable tourism-oriented country with a target of luring at least 20 million foreign visitors yearly.

The flight prices are significantly lowered and made cheaper with the revised policies. Additionally, visa regulations are not as strict as they once were. The whole explanation of a Japan visa, specifically for an Indian traveler, is provided below for your better understanding.

Japan visa categories for Indians

Japan offers a variety of single-entry and multiple-entry visa options, including the following:

  • Tourist/Temporary Visitor Visa
  • Business Visa
  • Friend/Family Visit Visa
  • Employment or Work Visa

Japan Visa for Temporary Visitors

If the applicant is from one of the countries that Japan does not require a visa for, they are permitted to stay in Japan for up to 6 months as tourists. However, if the applicant’s country of residence doesn’t have a visa waiver agreement with Japan, he or she will need to submit an application for a tourist or temporary guest visa.

Required Documents:
  • An original passport that is valid for six months after the date of entry in Japan.
  • Two matte-finished, two-by-two-inch color photographs, each with a white background.
  • Tickets for a confirmed return flight.
  • Hotel accommodations are confirmed.
  • Accurate information on the visa application form.
  • A cover letter outlining the applicant’s information, plans, and costs. If the candidate is self-employed, they must provide this information on business letterhead.
  • A daily schedule.
  • Salary stubs from the last three months are required if you’re employed.
  • An employment certificate is necessary if you are employed.
  • Original bank statements for the last six months with a healthy balance, the bank’s stamp, and an approved signature on each page
  • Form 16 or ITR (Income Tax Returns) for the previous three years.
  • genuine leave of absence letter from the relevant college, school, or employment.
  • A copy of the applicant’s college or school ID is necessary if they are a student.
  • If the applicant is retired, a copy of their pension passbook or retirement letter is necessary.

Business Visa

Those who wish to travel to Japan for commercial purposes must apply for a Japan business visa. Only market research, business negotiations, conferences, etc. are allowed with this type of visa, which is issued for a maximum of 90 days.

Required Paperwork:

  • An original passport that is valid for six months after the date of entry in Japan.
  • Two matte-finished, color photographs with a white background and a 45 mm x 45 mm dimension.
  • Form for applying for a visa that has been properly filled out and is signed.
  • Tickets for a confirmed return flight.
  • Hotel accommodations are confirmed.
  • Income Tax Return for the previous three years, Form 16.
  • Employment authorization.
  • Plan for your daily stay.
  • Cover letter from the Indian company detailing all the applicant’s information.
  • Original bank statements for the last six months, each sheet bearing the bank’s stamp and an approved signature.
  • Salary stubs from the previous six months are necessary if you are employed.
  • Proof of company registration is necessary if you are self-employed.

Documents That The Inviting Company Must Provide

  • Original invitation letter.
  • Original guarantee letter.
  • Authentic documentation of firm registration.
  • Separate documents are needed for each invited candidate if there is more than one.

Visit for Friends or Family

An applicant for a friend or family visit visa may go to Japan to see family or friends who are already there on a work visa.

Required Paperwork:

  • An original passport that is valid for six months after the date of entry in Japan.
  • Two matte-finish, 45 mm by 45 mm color pictures, each with a white back as the background.
  • A visa application that has been properly filled out and formally signed.
  • Original cover letter mentioning the applicant’s trip plans.
  • Plan for your daily stay.
  • Original bank statements for the last six months, each sheet bearing an approved signature and the bank’s seal.
  • Tickets for a confirmed return flight.
  • For the last three years, use Form 16/Income Tax Return.
  • Wage stubs for the last three months if you are employed.
  • Original leave letter from the relevant college, school, or workplace, if you are working.
  • Proof of company registration, if you are self-employed.
  • A copy of the student’s college or school ID, if applicable.
  • A copy of the pension order or retirement letter, if you are retired.

Documents needed if family or friends are inviting you

  • Copies of the passport and visa.
  • A document that attests to the applicant’s relationship with the host family.
  • Original invitation letter.
  • Original guarantee letter
  • A certificate of residence.
  • A duplicate of the front and back of a residency card.
  • A copy of the last six months’ worth of bank statements.
  • Separate documents are needed for each invited candidate if there is more than one.

Working or Work Permit

An employment or work visa is required in order to live, work, or be employed in Japan. Only a few fields are eligible for work visas, and the maximum stay is three months (90 days). If a candidate, for instance, works as a journalist, he or she can be granted a journalist visa. There are 14 different types of work visas for Japan, and each one requires the company to submit additional paperwork to the immigration office.

Visa Cost and Processing Time

The visa is processed in three working days for a service fee of Rs. 610 per application (including 14.5% service tax and the education cess).

Required Paperwork:

  • Original passport, with a validity period that extends beyond the duration of the visit to Japan. There should be at least two vacant pages in the passport.
  • A properly filled out and signed visa application with the applicant’s complete information.
  • A letter of application from the applicant
  • One current photograph with a white background that should be 2 by 2 inches in size.
  • Original 6-month bank statements with the bank’s stamp on each page, or a passbook, so that the Japan Embassy can vouch for them. Once everything has been confirmed, the applicant will receive their submitted passbook back.
  • Certificate of employment.
  • CV (Curriculum Vitae), which should contain the applicant’s name, educational background, address, contact information, professional records of companies in which he or she has worked, current designation, company address, company phone number, and employment information, among other things.
  • Copies of academic materials (mark sheets, degree certificates, etc.)
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Tourist Visa Fee and Processing Time

Visa TypeProcessingValidityEmbassy FeeService Fee18% GSTTotal
Single Entry3-5 working days3 months maximumRs.510Rs.5,999Rs.1079.82Rs.7,588.82

Business Visa Fee and Processing Time

Visa TypeProcessingValidityEmbassy FeeService Fee18% GSTTotal
Single/Multiple Entry3-5 working days5 years maximumRs.510Rs.5,999Rs.1079.82Rs.7,588.82

Greater need in Japan for Indian IT personnel

To meet the demands of the economy, it appears that Japan could use up to 2 lakh Indian IT professionals. According to insiders, this demand will probably only grow over the next few years.

Shigeki Maeda, executive vice president of the Japan External Trade Organization, predicts that by 2030, there would be an increase in demand for technology professionals from the present 2 lakh to 8 lakh. There are about 9.20 lakh IT experts working in the nation.

The VP continued by saying that Japan will begin awarding green cards to all IT workers hired there in order to help them “settle down.” It has been observed that several industries in Japan have experienced what is known as a labour shortage. The other sectors are healthcare, agriculture, financial services, and research and development. All skilled workers, who will be qualified to apply for a green card after serving for a year, actually had the PR procedure sped up by the nation. This is most likely one of the “fastest PR clearances in the world.” In the future, the nation anticipates an increase in the number of Indian employees arriving to work there.

 

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