1 What is Highly Skilled Professional Visa?

Those who meet the requirements for a work visa status and scores 70+ points in the points calculation table can apply for a highly professional visa.

There are three categories.

Advanced academic research activities - Highly Skilled Professional (i) (a)

Advanced specialized/technical activities - Highly Skilled Professional (i) (b)

Advanced business and management activities - Highly Skilled Professional (i) (c)

2 Preferential treatment for Highly Skilled Professional (i)

-Allowing multiple activities during residence

-Period of stay: five years

-Relaxation of residency history requirements for permission for permanent residence

-Spouse's employment

-Bringing parents under certain conditions

-Bringing housekeepers under certain conditions

-Priority handling of procedures for entry and residence

What is the point-based system for highly skilled professionals?

https://www.isa.go.jp/en/publications/materials/newimmiact_3_system_index.html