Anyone knows how to get a working visa to Japan if I have a Candian passport? -

I am currently in Japan with my tourist visa. This will expired in 60 days. I wish to stay here longer either by going to a language school or find a job. I know that if a want to get a student visa I need to do it now though the school, but I also want to try to find a job as well which allow me to stay more than 3 months. Any advice? Thanks.

If you want to stay longer, then you ll need a job so they can help you with a working visa. Are you a college grad? If yes, you can teach English. NOVA, Aeon, Geos, and Berlitz and some big name schools. Check them out online and apply. http://www.eslcafe.com/ http://www.gaijinpot.com/

Try the Japanese embassy ;-)

Depending on your age, you should be able to get a working holiday visa for 1 year. Then, if you ve got a university degree, you could probably get sponsored by your company(if it s an english language school) to get a working visa. You would still qualify for a working holiday visa at age 22. Best to go to your nearest immigration office and talk to them about your options and/or what to do in which order. That ll probably be the quickest way to find out since you don t have a lot of time left. Either them, or maybe the Canadian Embassy in Tokyo or Consulate General s office in Osaka would also be able to help you. Good luck!

You must be hired by a company, then you have to leave and re-enter Japan with your working visa. You canot get the working via and then look for a job. try the school angle, watch out for scams.

I don t know what kind of job you are looking for. If you are in Tokyo, and acquainted with IT field, try to contact following company. The manager is American. You may have short interview or any advice. http://www.skillhouse.co.jp/eng_home.htm http://consultant.en-japan.com/company_s... --------------- quot;3 working daysquot; is the minimum processing time (maybe for determining you eligibility).　3 weeks is for quot;in casequot; for both you and Japan side. Japanese often use this kind of expression. You need to apply in Canada. I guess getting this visa is not difficult for you. What you have to remember is that this VISA is one-time entry. I think, once you get out of Japan, eg. traveling to Hongkong or Korea, the visa will be expired. Maybe there are any way to travel, but I don t know at this moment. http://www.jawhm.or.jp/