Via the link below, you can find an article we compiled with information about transferring your career abroad. But this time, we will be focusing on a specific item required when applying for your work visa: 【Certificate of Enrollment】

~ To all our users seeking to change their careers ~

With any country, its government will seek to give employment to its citizens. Thus, many foreign governments will require submission of a [Certificate of Enrollment] in order to explain the following: ・Why do you have the need to hire foreign employees? ・Do the employees you wish to hire have sufficient skills and experience to meet your job requirements?

In order to formally submit information about your past and/or previous work experience, you will need to contact the company, restaurant, or person in charge of HR in order to receive a [Certificate of Enrollment].

Please see the following for an example of information typically included within a [Certificate of Enrollment]:

【Title】
Certificate of Enrollment

【Body】
・Full Name: ・Date of Birth:

This information will validify your current and past work history.

・Dates Employed: ・Job Description: ・Comments:

【Signatures】
・Company Name: ・Company Location: ・Representative's Name/Seal: ・Date of Issue:

[Certificates of Enrollment] will formally convey your skills and experience to a foreign government, we recommend requesting as many as possible from your employers.

・"I left my previous job on bad terms, so I cannot obtain a certificate."

Many people express this issue, but without successfully being granted a visa, it will be very difficult to find work abroad. Thus, if you are planning to work abroad in the future, please consider trying to foster a good relationship with your employers, if possible, so you will be able to obtain this critical documentation.