To permanent residence in Japan in as little as one year! Highly Specialized Visa Points Calculation and Application Roadmap

October 3, 2025October 12, 2025

Established by the Japanese government to give preferential treatment to talented foreigners.Highly Skilled Professional Visa:is a major advantage that regular visas do not have (Shortened time to apply for permanent residenceetc.). However, in order to enjoy the benefits of this system, you must understand and apply for the complex point calculation system accurately. In this column,Calculation of points for advanced professional visaand the roadmap to achieve permanent residence in the shortest possible time.

What is an Advanced Professional Visa? Three major advantages of preferential treatment

The advanced professional visa is divided into "advanced professional 1" and "advanced professional 2" according to the activity.

Advantage 1: The period of stay required to apply for a permanent residence permit is reduced to a minimum of one year.

While the normal application period for permanent residence is "10 years in principle," it can be significantly shortened if the applicant obtains an advanced professional visa and meets the following point criteria.

80 points or more: Continuously reside in Japan for 1 year
More than 70 points: Continuously reside in Japan for 3 years

Advantage 2: Permission for multiple residency activities

A single status of residence allows the holder to engage in multiple activities (e.g., running a related business on the side of the main business).

Self-Check] Thorough explanation of the Advanced Human Resources Point Calculation Sheet

The highly specialized visa is based on the applicant's "educational background," "work experience," "annual income," and "research achievements," among other factors, which are scored,Total 70 points or moreis allowed if it is

Item	Example of point accumulation
academic background	Ph.D. (+30 points), Master's degree (+20 points)
work experience	3-5 years of work experience (+5 points), 10+ years (+25 points)
annual income	Additional from 3 million yen or more per year (depending on score and age)
Japanese Language Proficiency	Obtained JLPT N1 (+15 points)

Point scoring table for annual income and age

1. points to be added based on (estimated) annual income

The points by annual income are,Minimum standard amount established for each age groupThe amount will be added if it exceeds

Annual income (projected for the next year)	point
10 million yen or more	40 points
More than 9 million yen but less than 10 million yen	35 points
8 million yen or more but less than 9 million yen	30 points
More than 7 million yen but less than 8 million yen	25 points
More than 6 million yen but less than 7 million yen	20 points
More than 5 million yen but less than 6 million yen	15 points
More than 4 million yen but less than 5 million yen	10 points
Less than 4 million yen	0 points

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2. points awarded based on age

The age is the age of the applicant at the time of application.age (expressed in the Western style of counting fully completed years)The calculation is performed by

Age (at time of application)	point
29 years old or younger	15 points
30 years old or older 34 years old or younger	10 points
35 years old and over 39 years old and under	5 points
Over 40 years old	0 points

⚠️ Important Supplementary Information

The point is to make a comprehensive judgment: 1. In addition to annual income and age, points will be awarded for various other factors such as education (doctoral degree, master's degree), work experience, research achievements, Japanese language proficiency (e.g., 15 points added for N1), and graduation from a Japanese university.

Note that annual income is less than 3 million yen:. In principle,Annual income less than 3 million yenIf the total points are 70 or more, the applicant will not be certified as a high-level human resource, except for some activities (e.g., "high-level academic research activities"), even if the total points are 70 or more.

Purpose of point calculation:. In order to obtain an advanced professional visa,Total score of 70 or moreRequired. In addition, in order to apply for permanent residence in as little as one year80 points or moreand to apply in as little as three years.70 points or moreshould be continued.

Roadmap for Application for Change of Status to Highly Specialized Worker Visa

Point Calculation: 1 First, we will perform an accurate self-scoring and see if you can aim for a score of 70 or 80 or higher.
Collection of proofs:. Collect all documentation (e.g., diplomas, certificates of employment, certificates of annual income, etc.) that will be used as the basis for point accumulation.
Application for permission for change of status of residence (or authorization)

The Value of Highly Specialized Professional Application Support by Gyoseishoshi Lawyers

In the application for an advanced professional visa,Accuracy of point calculationAnd,Comprehensiveness of the documentation of the proof of the scoring factorsis the key. Gyoseishoshi Lawyer will extract the maximum points from your background and develop an application strategy.

Why don't you aim for permanent residence in the shortest possible time with a highly specialized visa?

Because of the advantages of the highly specialized visa, the application process is complicated and requires accurate documentation for each and every point calculation. Our office will thoroughly analyze your background,Definitely clear 70 or 80 pointsWe will provide support to help you achieve your goals.