Hong Kong
Taiwan
VietnamMain scoring items
| Item | How it works |
|---|---|
| Education | Higher degrees score more |
| Work experience | Years of relevant experience |
| Annual income | Scored by income level for each category |
| Age | Younger applicants score more |
| Bonus points | Japanese ability, graduating from certain universities and more |
Three categories
- Academic research: researchers at universities and research institutions
- Specialised/technical: professionals in engineering, IT, finance and similar fields
- Business management: people running or managing businesses in Japan
Each is scored slightly differently.
Points and benefits
| Points | When you can apply for permanent residence |
|---|---|
| 70 or more | After three years |
| 80 or more | After one year |
Other benefits:
- A stay of up to five years
- Your spouse can work in Japan
- Parents or domestic staff can come if conditions are met
How to add points
- A Japanese test: Japanese ability earns bonus points.
- Count all your experience: relevant experience is easily overlooked.
- Income: confirm how it is calculated for your category.
An example
One applicant found, after scoring each item, that they already had more than 80 points — and could apply for permanent residence after one year.