Japan Highly Skilled Professional Visa
The Highly Skilled Professional Visa is a point-based system that provides preferential immigration treatment to high-level foreign professionals.
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Why choose this program?
Time to residency
5-6 months
Visa-free travel
189 countries and regions
Taxation
Remittance basis of taxation
Passport rank
3rd in the world
Established time
Program launched in 2012
Investment Options
Choose the path that suits you best.
Point-based System
Score 70 points or more based on academic background, professional career, annual salary, and age.
J-Skip (Researchers/Engineers)
Master's degree or higher + annual income of 20 million JPY OR 10+ years experience + annual income of 20 million JPY.
J-Skip (Business Managers)
5+ years experience + annual income of 40 million JPY.
Program Benefits
Benefits of this program.
1
Long-term Visa
5-year visa granted.
2
Fast Track to PR
Relaxed requirements for permanent residence (as fast as 1 year).
3
Spouse Employment
Spouse can work full-time.
4
Parental Support
Parents can accompany under certain conditions.
5
Priority Processing
Preferential processing of entry and residence procedures.