Two routes
| Route | Residence period |
|---|---|
| HSP with 80 points or more | One year |
| HSP with 70 points or more | Three years |
| Standard route | A set period of continuous residence plus other conditions |
What the application usually reviews
- Your residence and work record in Japan
- Income and tax records
- Social insurance and pension contributions
- Character and compliance with the law
Business Manager visa holders
Check whether you also score enough under the HSP business management category — if so, you can use the faster route to permanent residence.
Our advice
From the day you receive your status of residence, keep complete income, tax and social insurance records — it makes the permanent residence application much smoother.