Accelerate your permanent residency path in Japan through the Points-Based High-Skilled Professional (高度専門職) Visa system.
Qualify for Permanent Residency in as little as 1 year with 80+ points, or 3 years with 70+ points (compared to the standard 10 years).
Receive an automatic 5-year maximum period of stay upon approval, reducing renewal frequency and administrative overhead.
Allows full-time work authorization for spouses and special provisions for bringing parents or domestic helpers under specific criteria.
Points are awarded across professional qualifications, academic history, annual income, and Japanese language proficiency.
| Category | Scoring Factors |
|---|---|
| Academic Background | Master's or Doctoral Degrees, degrees from designated top universities (+10 to +30 points). |
| Work Experience | 3 to 10+ years of professional experience in IT, engineering, or management (+5 to +20 points). |
| Annual Income | Base salary thresholds scaled by age category (+10 to +40 points). |
| Language Proficiency | JLPT N1 (+15 points) or JLPT N2 (+10 points). |
| Special Bonus | Graduation from a Japanese university (+10 pts), STEM research track (+10 pts), or designated tech innovation projects. |