Asia-Pacific
Immigration Services Agency of Japan (MOJ)
Japan Highly Skilled Professional (HSP Points Visa) Immigration Guide
Japan's Highly Skilled Professional (HSP) points-based immigration system awards preferential immigration treatment to international technical specialists, researchers, and business managers.
Statutory Threshold
¥4,000,000 to ¥10,000,000+ / year (minimum ¥3,000,000 baseline)
Processing Time
2 to 4 weeks (priority fast-track handling)
Path to PR
1 year (80+ points) or 3 years (70+ points) to Permanent Residency
Available Roles
763+ Active
Candidate Eligibility Criteria
- Score 70 or 80 points on the official MOJ Points Evaluation Matrix (evaluating education, work history, annual salary, and Japanese language ability)
- Contract with a Japanese sponsoring corporate entity
- Graduation from designated top-ranked global or Japanese universities awards bonus points
Common Eligible Occupation Categories
Advanced Specialized/Technical Engineers (HSP 1b)
AI & Robotics Research Specialists (HSP 1a)
Global Enterprise Business Managers (HSP 1c)
Employer Sponsor Obligations
- Guarantee contracted annual salary matching or exceeding the points declaration
- Provide corporate tax and withholding records for immigration verification
Countries Sponsoring Japan Highly Skilled Professional (HSP Points Visa)
Frequently Asked Questions
Key answers regarding Japan Highly Skilled Professional (HSP Points Visa) sponsorship and immigration rules.
Yes! Candidates scoring 80 points or higher on the HSP points calculator become eligible for Japan Permanent Residency after just 12 continuous months of residence.