Professor Visa

Japan's Professor visa grants status of residence for foreign academics to teach, conduct research, or provide research guidance at universities, junior colleges, and technical colleges. It covers full-time faculty and visiting lecturer roles at recognized higher-education institutions.

Stays range from 3 months to 5 years and are renewable. Dependents may join on a Family Stay visa; spouses can obtain permission to work up to 28 hours per week. The sponsoring university applies for a Certificate of Eligibility before the applicant applies for the visa stamp at a Japanese consulate.

This visa is ideal for foreign university professors, associate professors, and lecturers with a confirmed academic appointment at a Japanese higher-education institution.