就労ビザ
shūrō biza
The English phrase "work visa" is translated into Japanese as 就労ビザ (shūrō biza).
就労ビザ is used to refer to an official document that permits a person to reside and be employed in a foreign country.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the noun 就労, which means employment, followed by the katakana loanword ビザ, meaning visa.
How do you pronounce it?
shūrō biza
Did you know?
- In Japan, a 'visa' is technically the entry document issued by an embassy, while the actual permit to work is the 'Residence Card' 在留カード given at the airport.
- While 就労ビザ is the general term, Japan has a specific 'Highly Skilled Professional' visa that offers a fast track to permanent residency in as little as one or three years.
- While ビザ is common, you may see the older term 査証 written in official immigration documents. This term is pronounced 'sashō' and is the formal Kanji equivalent of 'visa'.
Examples in context
- 日本でアルバイトをするためにワークビザが必要です。You need a work visa to work part-time in Japan.
- 就労ビザを申請しました。Shūrō biza o shinsei shimashita.I applied for a work visa.
- 就労ビザの更新が必要です。Shūrō biza no kōshin ga hitsuyō desu.A work visa renewal is necessary.
- 新しい就労ビザを受け取りました。Atarashii shūrō biza o uketorimashita.I received a new work visa.
Example conversation
Misaki and Yota are talking about Yota's new job abroad.
- 美咲 Misaki新しい仕事の準備はどう？Atarashii shigoto no junbi wa dō?How is the preparation for your new job?
- 陽太 Yota就労ビザの手続きで忙しいよ。Shūrō biza no tetsuduki de isogashii yo.I am busy with the work visa procedures.
- 美咲 Misaki無事に取れるといいね。Buji ni toreru to ii ne.I hope you get it without any issues.
- 陽太 Yotaありがとう、頑張るよ。Arigatō, ganbaru yo.Thanks, I will do my best.
