Work Visa, HSFP fast-track to PR, Specified Skilled Worker โ Japan is opening its doors wider than ever.
For: Engineers, IT, humanities, international
services
Sponsor: Japanese employer (CoE)
Duration:
1-5 years (renewable)
Degree: Bachelor's or 10yr
experience
JLPT: Not mandatory but helpful
Most common visa
for foreigners
For: Highly Skilled Foreign Professionals
Points: 70+
(age, salary, degree, experience)
PR fast-track: 80+ points = PR in 1
year!
70+ points: PR in 3 years
Benefits: Spouse can
work, parents can join
Best visa for skilled workers
For: Language school or university
Duration: 1-2 years
(renewable)
Work: 28 hrs/week (40 in
holidays)
Requirement: School acceptance + funds
After
study: Job search visa (1 year)
Path: Student โ Work โ PR
SSW-1: 14 industries (nursing, food service, construction, agriculture). 5
years, no family.
SSW-2: Skilled. Unlimited renewal. Family OK. Path to
PR.
NEW: Expanded sectors + SSW-2 now in 11 fields
Ages: 18-30 (some countries 25)
Duration: 1
year
Countries: 26 countries (UK, Australia, Canada, France, Germany,
etc.)
Work: Any job, full-time
Very popular for young
people
Spouse of Japanese: Unrestricted work. PR eligible in 1-3
years.
Long-term Resident: Nikkei (Japanese descent)
Family
Stay: Dependents of work visa holders
Investor/Business:
ยฅ5M+ investment