Japan Visa Guide
9 visa options for moving to Japan. From tourist visas to permanent residency and citizenship.
Tourist Visas
Digital Nomad Visas
Temporary Residency
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
Student Visas
Permanent Residency
Citizenship
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