Japan visas
32 routes, checked against official sources
Study
- Cultural Activities (文化活動)Japanese status of residence for non-income-generating academic or artistic activities, or for specialist study of, or instruction in, Japanese culture or ar...JPY 15,100
- Researcher (研究)Japanese status of residence for research work carried out under a contract with a public or private organisation in Japan (excluding activities under the Pr...JPY 15,100
- StudentFor foreign nationals enrolled at Japanese universities, colleges, vocational schools, or language institutes. Part-time work up to 28 hours/week permitted w...JPY 15,100 · 3 months
- Trainee (研修)Japanese status of residence to acquire skills at a public or private organisation in Japan that accepts the trainee (excluding activities under Technical In...JPY 15,100
Work
- Artist (芸術)Japanese status of residence for income-generating artistic activities in music, fine arts, literature or other arts (excluding activities under the Entertai...JPY 15,100
- Digital Nomad (Designated Activities)Launched March 2024 for high-earning remote workers employed outside Japan. Allows living in Japan for up to 6 months. Non-renewable. Requires JPY 10 million...JPY 15,100 · 4 weeks
- Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International ServicesThe most common work visa for white-collar professionals: IT engineers, translators, designers, marketing specialists, and others performing technical or hum...JPY 15,100 · 3 months
- Entertainer (興行)Japanese status of residence for entertainment activities, theatrical performance, variety, musical performance, sports and other show-business or artistic a...JPY 15,100
- Highly Skilled Professional (i)Points-based visa for highly skilled foreign professionals in advanced academic research (a), specialized/technical activities (b), or business management (c...JPY 15,100 · 3 months
- Highly Skilled Professional (ii)Upgraded status for HSP(i) holders after 3 years. Grants indefinite period of stay and permission for a wider range of activities. Fastest path to permanent...JPY 15,100 · 3 months
- InstructorFor foreign nationals teaching languages or other subjects at elementary, junior high, senior high, and special-needs schools. Covers the JET Programme and s...JPY 15,100 · 3 months
- Intra-Company TransfereeFor employees transferred to a branch, subsidiary, or head office of their company in Japan. Requires at least 1 year of prior employment at the foreign enti...JPY 15,100 · 3 months
- Journalist (報道)Japanese status of residence for news coverage and other journalistic activities carried out under a contract with a foreign press organisation. Typical hold...JPY 15,100
- Legal / Accounting Services (法律・会計業務)Japanese status of residence for legal or accounting work that, by law, may only be performed by a qualified person, a registered foreign lawyer, a foreign c...JPY 15,100
- Medical Services (医療)Japanese status of residence for medical work that, by law, may only be performed by a qualified person, a physician, dentist or other legally qualified medi...JPY 15,100
- Nursing Care (介護)Japanese status of residence for a qualified certified care worker (介護福祉士) to provide nursing care, or instruction in nursing care, under a contract with a p...JPY 15,100
- ProfessorFor foreign nationals engaged in research, research guidance, or education at a university, college of technology, or equivalent institution in Japan. Typica...JPY 15,100 · 3 months
- Religious Activities (宗教)Japanese status of residence for missionary and other religious activities carried out by a religious worker dispatched to Japan by a foreign religious organ...JPY 15,100
- Skilled WorkerFor foreign nationals with specialized industrial skills: foreign cuisine chefs, gemstone processors, animal trainers, pilots, sports trainers, and sommelier...JPY 15,100 · 3 months
- Special Highly Skilled Professional (J-Skip)Fast-track to HSP status without points calculation. For top-tier professionals (Master's + JPY 20M/year income) or business managers (5+ years experience +...JPY 15,100 · 3 months
- Specified Skilled Worker (i)For foreign nationals with considerable skills in designated fields (nursing care, construction, agriculture, food service, manufacturing, etc.) to fill labo...JPY 15,100 · 3 months
- Specified Skilled Worker (ii)For foreign nationals with proficient (advanced) skills. Offers longer stay and family accompaniment, unlike SSW(i). No 5-year cap. Expanded to 11 sectors as...JPY 15,100 · 3 months
- Technical Intern Training (技能実習)Japanese status of residence for technical intern training (i, ii and iii), carried out under a technical intern training plan certified under the Technical...JPY 15,100
Family
- DependentFor spouses and children of foreign nationals residing in Japan on work or study visas. Part-time work up to 28 hours/week permitted with authorization. Typi...JPY 15,100 · 3 months
- Permanent ResidentIndefinite residence with no work restrictions. Standard path: 10 years residence with 5+ on a work visa. Marriage path: 3 years married + 1 year in Japan. H...JPY 15,100 · 12 months
- Spouse or Child of Japanese NationalFor the spouse, biological child, or special adopted child of a Japanese national. No work restrictions. Path to permanent residence after 3 years of marriag...JPY 15,100 · 3 months
- Spouse or Child of Permanent Resident (永住者の配偶者等)Japanese status of residence for the spouse of a permanent resident, or a child born in Japan to a permanent resident who has resided in Japan continuously s...JPY 15,100
Business and investment
- Business ManagerFor foreign nationals starting or managing a business in Japan. Requires a physical office and either JPY 5 million investment or 2+ full-time employees. Typ...JPY 15,100 · 3 months
- Start-up Visa (Designated Activities)Allows foreign entrepreneurs to enter Japan for 6 months to prepare to launch a business, without needing to meet Business Manager capital requirements upfro...JPY 15,100 · 3 months
Tourism and short stays
- Short-Term Stay (Temporary Visitor)For tourism, visiting friends/relatives, business meetings, and other non-income-generating short-term activities. Citizens of 74 visa-exempt countries do no...JPY 15,100
- Working HolidayAllows young people from 32 partner countries to holiday in Japan for up to 1 year with incidental employment. Primary purpose must be holidaying. Falls unde...JPY 15,100 · 2 weeks