Japan
Japan Highly Skilled Professional
For people meeting the points standard for advanced academic, specialised technical, or business-management activities.
Core requirements
The route-specific qualification, experience or achievement standard must be met.
Whether a qualifying job offer or employer petition is required depends on the specific subcategory.
The applicable points, salary, occupation, quota or evidence assessment must be met under current official rules.
Official sources
- Japan Highly Skilled ProfessionalImmigration Services Agency of Japan · Reviewed 2026-09-03
General educational information only, not personalized immigration or legal advice. Requirements can change; confirm them with the responsible government authority before acting. Next scheduled review: 2026-12-03.