Hello, I plan on moving to Japan at some point soon in the future (3-5 years) as it’s my dream, and I heard it’s almost impossible to get a work visa without a degree in college. I currently only have my High School diploma as well as my Commercial Drivers License, which I currently use for work. I would like to somehow obtain a work visa without a degree if it’s possible, any advice on the situation is appreciated!
Thank you so much!
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**Work visa advice?**
Hello, I plan on moving to Japan at some point soon in the future (3-5 years) as it’s my dream, and I heard it’s almost impossible to get a work visa without a degree in college. I currently only have my High School diploma as well as my Commercial Drivers License, which I currently use for work. I would like to somehow obtain a work visa without a degree if it’s possible, any advice on the situation is appreciated!
Thank you so much!
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Not possible unless you have 10 years experience you can prove in the industry you want to work here for.
> without a degree if it’s possible,
Sure, it’s possible. If you have over ten years of proven experience in a few very specific fields, such as engineering. Otherwise, I’m afraid you’ll need that degree for a working visa.
If you’re from a country with a Working Holiday Visa agreement with Japan, you may be able to get a one year WHV.