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Your Complete Japan Immigration Hub

Japan offers multiple work and residence visas including the Highly Skilled Professional points-based system, sponsorship-based work visas, and the J-Find graduate visa.

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Main Visa Pathways

The most common routes to Japan.

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Highly Skilled Professional

Points-based visa. 70+ points grants 5-year visa; 80+ allows PR in just 1 year (fastest in Japan).

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Engineer / Specialist in Humanities

Main work visa for university-educated foreign workers. Requires job offer matching qualifications.

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Business Manager Visa

For entrepreneurs. Start a business with Β₯5M+ capital or two full-time employees.

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Student Visa

Study at Japanese universities or language schools. Can work part-time up to 28 hours/week.

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Spouse of Japanese National

Marriage to a Japanese citizen grants a renewable visa with full work rights.

Cost of Living in Japan

Average monthly expenses to help you budget your move.

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Rent (1BR)
Β₯120,000
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Meal Out
Β₯2,000
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Transit Pass
Β₯12,000
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Utilities
Β₯15,000

Immigration News & Updates

Latest policy changes for Japan immigration.

2026 β€’ HSP Points

Highly Skilled Professional Remains Fastest PR Pathway

The 80-point HSP route continues to allow permanent residence in just 1 year, the fastest of any route in Japan.

What this means: If you can score 80+ on the HSP points test through salary, education, age, and Japanese language, you’re on the fastest PR track.
2026 β€’ J-Find

J-Find Visa for Top University Graduates

The J-Find (Job-Finding) visa allows graduates of top-ranked global universities to enter Japan for up to 2 years while seeking employment.

What this means: Check if your university appears in the relevant QS/Times rankings β€” if so, you can enter Japan without a pre-arranged job.
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