The ISA expanded the online Certificate of Eligibility (COE) application system to cover all categories of work and study visas from April 2025. Previously paper-only for several niche routes. Reduces typical COE processing time by 1–3 weeks for digitally-eligible applications.
Japanese employers sponsoring non-Japanese hires.
Primary: Immigration Services Agency of Japan ↗
Corroborating: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan ↗
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