Route guide
Internal transfer
Your current employer moves you to its Japan office.
Who it's for
People at a multinational with a Japan office.
- Time to a job
- 3–6 months
- From starting this route to your first job in Japan.
- Visa path
- Intra-company Transferee
- The visa you apply for.
- How secure
- Very secure
- How likely you can stay if plans change.
- Japanese needed
- Depends on the team
- To get in, and to get hired.
Requirements
- Your employer has a Japan office or subsidiary
- Usually 1+ year with the company before transfer
Timeline
- 1Now
Ask HR about Japan roles
Internal mobility programs often cover relocation.
- 2After approval
Company handles the visa
Often the smoothest route in.
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Do's and don'ts
✓ Do
- Ask early; internal moves take planning
- Negotiate relocation support
✕ Don't
- Don't assume it's automatic; you may need to apply internally