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Japan

Where ancient tradition meets cutting-edge innovation—Japan offers unmatched safety, world-class infrastructure, and a quality of life Americans dream about.

Japan Visa Guide

9 visa options for moving to Japan. From tourist visas to permanent residency and citizenship.

Tourist Visas

Temporary Visitor (Visa-Free Entry)

90 days visa-free for US citizens

Immediate90 days

Path to PRPath to Citizenship

Digital Nomad Visas

Digital Nomad Visa (Designated Activities)

6 months for remote workers earning $68,000+/year

~5 business days6 months (consecutive)

Path to PRPath to Citizenship

Temporary Residency

Spouse or Child of Japanese National

Unrestricted work rights through marriage

COE: 1-2 months6 months, 1 year, 3 years, or 5 years

Path to PRPath to CitizenshipRenewable

Work Visas

Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services

Main visa for white-collar professionals

COE: 1-3 months; Visa stamp: 1-2 weeks3 months, 1 year, 3 years, or 5 years

Path to PRPath to CitizenshipRenewable

Highly Skilled Professional (HSP) Visa

Fast-track to PR in 1-3 years with 70+ points

Similar to standard work visa, but may receive priority processing5 years (initial grant)

Path to PRPath to CitizenshipRenewable

Investor Visas

Business Manager Visa

For entrepreneurs - MAJOR reform October 2025

3-6 months1 year, 3 years, or 5 years~$200000-250000

Path to PRPath to CitizenshipRenewable

Student Visas

Student Visa

For university, language school, and vocational studies

1-2 months for COEDuration of study program~$19-25

Path to PRPath to CitizenshipRenewable

Permanent Residency

Permanent Residency

10 years standard, 1-3 years via HSP

6-14 months (can be longer)Permanent

Path to PRPath to Citizenship

Citizenship

Naturalization (Japanese Citizenship)

Become Japanese - requires renouncing other citizenship

10-18 months totalPermanent - becomes Japanese citizen~$2350-5000

Path to PRPath to Citizenship

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