jp-j-skip — Special Highly Skilled Professional (J-Skip)

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jp-j-skip — Special Highly Skilled Professional (J-Skip)

Skilled Migration PR PathwayThis visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa. Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

1-3 months

Application Fee

3,000 JPY

Stay Duration

5 years

Renewable

Yes

Job Offer

Required

Dependents

Allowed

PR Pathway

Available

Remote Work

Not Required

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Living in Japan

Cost of Living

25% cheaper than United States

Avg Salary¥4,800,000

Quality of Life

161/200

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Overview

A fast-track visa for top-tier professionals (researchers, engineers, managers) to bypass the standard points system.

J-Skip is Japan's fast-track visa for elite researchers, engineers, and managers. Requires master's or 10+ years' experience plus ≥¥20M income, or 5+ years in business management plus ≥¥40M.

Stay 5 years, renewable. PR after 1 year. Spouses work in specified activities; parents and helpers permitted under conditions.

This visa is ideal for top-earning foreign professionals in senior roles seeking the fastest available path to Japanese permanent residency.

Stay & Extensions

Initial grant

5 years

Conversion Paths

Visas you can typically switch to from this status.

Japan

Permanent Resident (永住者)

ValidityIndefinite

Processing4-6 months

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Requirements

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Academic/Work Path: Master’s degree or 10+ years experience + annual income ≥¥20 million

Business Manager Path: 5+ years experience + annual income ≥¥40 million

KEY CRITERIA

Job Offer

Required

Education

master or higher

Experience

5+ years

Min. Income

20,000,000 EUR/yr

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Certificate of Eligibility (COE)

Proof of income

Proof of academic/work history

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

Fast-track to PR (1 year)
Allows parents/domestic helpers under conditions
Bypasses points system

Worth Knowing

Very high income requirements
Strict eligibility criteria
Income below threshold
Lack of required experience

Application Process

Obtain COE

Apply for visa at Embassy

Entry

Verified Claims (22)

Last verified May 31, 2026

Application Steps	Obtain COE; Apply for visa at Embassy; Entry	moj.go.jp
Dependent Visa	Allowed (spouse, children, and under certain conditions, parents/domestic helpers)	rsm.global
Fee Breakdown	Visa Issuance Fee: 3000 JPY	mofa.go.jp
Fees	Nominal (approx. ¥3,000)	mofa.go.jp
Forms	—	moj.go.jp
Job Offer Required	true	moj.go.jp
Application Portal	https://www.moj.go.jp/isa/applications/online/onlineshinsei.html	moj.go.jp
Official Info	https://www.moj.go.jp/isa/applications/resources/nyuukokukanri01_00009.html	moj.go.jp

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Overview

A fast-track visa for top-tier professionals (researchers, engineers, managers) to bypass the standard points system.

J-Skip is Japan's fast-track visa for elite researchers, engineers, and managers. Requires master's or 10+ years' experience plus ≥¥20M income, or 5+ years in business management plus ≥¥40M.

Stay 5 years, renewable. PR after 1 year. Spouses work in specified activities; parents and helpers permitted under conditions.

This visa is ideal for top-earning foreign professionals in senior roles seeking the fastest available path to Japanese permanent residency.

Requirements

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Academic/Work Path: Master’s degree or 10+ years experience + annual income ≥¥20 million

Business Manager Path: 5+ years experience + annual income ≥¥40 million

KEY CRITERIA

Job Offer

Required

Education

master or higher

Experience

5+ years

Min. Income

20,000,000 EUR/yr

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Certificate of Eligibility (COE)

Proof of income

Proof of academic/work history