Most popular and desirable options for skilled professionals
JapanEmployment in engineering, IT, sciences, humanities, foreign languages, business, law, or marketing.
JapanPoints-based visa with fast-track to permanent residence (1-3 years) for highly qualified professionals.
JapanStarting or managing a business in Japan with sufficient capital (typically ¥5M+) and a physical office.
JapanJapanVisa for learning or research of Japanese traditional arts and culture. For activities like tea ceremony, calligraphy, martial arts, and traditional crafts under professional guidance.
JapanSpouse or child of a foreign national residing in Japan on a qualifying visa status.
JapanThis visa is designed for candidate nurses and care workers from partner countries (Indonesia, the Philippines, and Vietnam) to work and train in Japan under a bilateral Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA). The goal is to enable candidates to obtain Japanese national licenses (Kangoshi for nurses or Kaigofukushishi for care workers) while working under supervision.
JapanThis visa allows foreign housekeepers, nannies, or domestic helpers to be privately employed by qualifying foreign residents in Japan (such as diplomats, business managers, or highly skilled professionals).
JapanThis status of residence allows international graduates of Japanese universities, junior colleges, and vocational schools to remain in Japan for up to one year to continue their job search after graduation.
JapanThis visa (officially Designated Activities No. 40 for the main applicant and No. 41 for the accompanying spouse) is designed for high-net-worth individuals from visa-exempt countries to stay in Japan for extended tourism and recreation.
JapanThis visa (特定活動告示46号) is a work visa for foreign graduates of Japanese universities with high Japanese language proficiency, allowing them to engage in a wide range of service, hospitality, and manufacturing roles that are typically restricted under traditional work visas.
JapanThis status of residence allows international graduates who have received a confirmed job offer to remain in Japan during the waiting period before their employment officially begins.
JapanJapanLive in Japan up to 6 months as a remote worker for an overseas employer or clients, with annual income of at least JPY 10M and private health cover.
JapanJapanJapanEmployment in engineering, IT, sciences, humanities, foreign languages, business, law, or marketing.
JapanWork visa for professional performers, artists, athletes, and entertainers. For concerts, theatrical performances, sports competitions, and entertainment activities.
JapanPoints-based visa with fast-track to permanent residence (1-3 years) for highly qualified professionals.
JapanJapanWork visa for foreign lawyers and legal professionals. For attorneys and legal specialists providing legal services in Japan.
JapanFor foreign-qualified professionals (attorneys, CPAs, etc.) to practice their profession in Japan.
JapanVisa for individuals with special connections to Japan, including children of Japanese nationals and refugees.
JapanWork visa for qualified healthcare professionals. For doctors, nurses, dentists, pharmacists, and other medical specialists. Requires relevant professional license.
JapanJapanWork visa for university professors and academics. For teaching, research guidance, and education at universities and higher institutions in Japan.
JapanVisa for religious workers and missionaries. For priests, pastors, monks, nuns, and other formal religious personnel dispatched by overseas religious organizations.
JapanWork visa for researchers conducting research activities at Japanese organizations. For non-academic research institutions, corporate R&D, and government research facilities.
JapanJapanA special permanent resident status granted mainly to those who have been residing in Japan due to historical circumstances dating back to before World War II, and to their descendants.
JapanWork visa for skilled workers in 16 designated industries requiring Japanese language and skills tests.
JapanVisa for spouses of Japanese nationals, with full work rights and path to permanent residence.
JapanJapanVisa for entrepreneurs starting innovative businesses in participating Japanese municipalities.
JapanFull-time study at a Japanese educational institution. Language schools to graduate programs.
JapanA program designed to transfer skills, technologies, or knowledge from Japan to developing regions by allowing foreign nationals to work as interns in Japanese host organizations.
JapanTourism, family visits, short business, conferences. Up to 90 days visa-free for 70+ nationalities.
JapanVisa for international interns and trainees. For university students completing internships and technical training programs. Requires agreement between host company and sending university.
JapanThis visa is issued to foreign patients wishing to visit Japan for medical purposes and their accompanying person(s).
JapanVisa for young adults (18-30) from partner countries to work and travel in Japan for up to 1 year.
JapanThis status of residence is for foreign nationals who have engaged in activities as a Highly Skilled Professional (i) for three years or more, granting an indefinite period of stay.
JapanFor recent graduates of top global universities to engage in job-hunting or business preparation in Japan.
JapanA fast-track visa for top-tier professionals (researchers, engineers, managers) to bypass the standard points system.
JapanFor foreign workers with advanced skills in specific industrial fields (e.g., construction, shipbuilding, manufacturing).
JapanThe Transit Visa is designed for foreign nationals transiting through Japan to another country who wish to leave the airport transit area for up to 15 days.
JapanJapanWork visa for employees transferred from foreign headquarters to Japan branch.
JapanJapanStarting or managing a business in Japan with sufficient capital (typically ¥5M+) and a physical office.