PR Eligibility Points Calculator, Japan

This calculator is designed for highly-skilled foreign professionals seeking permanent residency in Japan.

Total Points: 0

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Age 🎂

Under 30 years old

30-34 years old

35-39 years old

40 years old or above

Academic Background 🎓

Doctoral degrees (excluding professional degrees)

Professional degree (MBA, MOT) in business administration

Master's or professional degree (Senmon Gakko)

University degree (bachelor's) or equivalent education

High school or lower

Additional Academic Qualifications 🏫

Graduated from a Japanese university

Considered highly reputable by the Japanese government

Two or more doctoral or master's degrees or professional degrees in multiple fields

Research Achievements 🔬

Hold at least one patent as an inventor

Conducted research that was funded by grants or competitive grants from foreign governments on at least three occasions

Have been listed as the responsible author on three or more academic articles published in journals listed in the Academic Paper Database

Other research achievements that have been approved by the Minister of Justice

Japanese Language Proficiency 🗾

Passed N1 of the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test or equivalent (e.g., 480+ points on the BJT), or graduated from a foreign university with a major in the Japanese language

Passed N2 of the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test or equivalent (e.g., 400+ points on the BJT), but not applicable if the applicant graduated from a Japanese university

None

Holder of Japanese National Qualifications 「国家資格」 📜

Yes, I have more than one license

Yes, I have at least one license

None

Work Experience 💼

10 years or more

7 years or more, but less than 10 years

5 years or more, but less than 7 years

3 years or more, but less than 5 years

Less than 3 years or no experience

Additional Organization Points 🏢

Belong to an organization that receives financial support for innovation

The above organization is recognized as a Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (SME)

Work in small and medium-sized enterprises with a ratio of testing and research expenses, etc. exceeding 3%

Engaged in cutting-edge businesses in growth areas (limited to businesses recognized by the Minister of Justice)

Holding a foreign qualification related to the job (e.g., Attorney, AICPA, Fashion Awards, etc.)

Annual Salary (including bonus) 💰

¥10M or more

¥9M to ¥10M

¥8M to ¥9M

¥7M to ¥8M

¥6M to ¥7M

¥5M to ¥6M

¥4M to ¥5M

¥3M to ¥4M

Explanation of Total Points:

70 points or more: Permanent residency can be obtained in 3 years or less.
80 points or more: Permanent residency can be obtained in just 1 year.
Please note that there are alternative paths to obtain permanent residency that do not require points, such as completing a 10-year residency.
For foreign work-related qualification see: List of foreign qualifications, awards, etc. that are eligible