Highly Skilled Professional visa (points-based, fast PR in 1-3 years). Work visa through employer. Business Manager visa. Specified Skilled Worker visa. Permanent residency after 10 years (1-3 for highly skilled). Naturalization after 5 years but must renounce Indian citizenship. Japanese helpful but not always required. Growing Indian IT community.
Points-based system for highly skilled foreign professionals. 70+ points for HSP visa, 80+ points for fast-track PR in 1 year. Points based on academic background, career, salary, age, and bonus items.
Calculate Points
Self-assess using Immigration Bureau points calculator. Need 70+ (ideally 80+)
~1 monthSecure Position
Get job offer from Japanese employer or establish business
~3 monthsApply for HSP Visa
Submit application with points calculation and supporting documents
~2 monthsWork in Japan
Work and reside in Japan. With 80+ points, eligible for PR after 1 year
~12 monthsApply for Permanent Residency
Submit PR application (1 year for 80+ points, 3 years for 70+)
~6 monthsTokyo, Osaka, Fukuoka, Kyoto, Yokohama
Toyota, Sony, SoftBank, Rakuten, Hitachi