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HIGHLY SKILLED PROFESSIONAL
Highly Skilled Professional Visa
Support for point calculation, document preparation, and applications for Highly Skilled Professional status.
Highly Skilled Professional status is reviewed using a points-based system based on education, work history, annual income, research or professional achievements, and Japanese language ability. We confirm points and organize evidence before filing.
PRICE
From JPY 110,000
Fees vary depending on point items, supporting evidence, family applications, and permanent residence strategy.
OVERVIEW
Overview
Highly Skilled Professional status is available to foreign professionals who meet a points threshold under Japan's points-based system.
The status may provide preferential treatment such as wider activity scope, spouse work options, and a shorter path to permanent residence.
The key is not only calculating points, but proving each point item with acceptable documents.
REQUIREMENTS
Main Requirements
Confirm the correct activity category and points table
Meet the points threshold using education, career, income, age, research, qualifications, or Japanese ability
Prepare employment, contract, income, and company documents
Prove academic background, work history, qualifications, awards, or achievements
Check family applications and permanent residence strategy when relevant
DOCUMENTS
Required Documents
Passport, residence card, application forms, and photos
Points calculation table and evidence for each point item
Employment contract, job description, income documents, and company materials
Diplomas, transcripts, work certificates, qualification certificates, and Japanese test certificates
Achievement documents such as research, patents, awards, or publications when applicable
RISK
Common Refusal Reasons
Points are calculated but supporting evidence is insufficient
Income, job description, or company documents do not match the claimed activity
Education or work history documents are incomplete
The activity category is selected incorrectly
Permanent residence timing or family applications are planned without checking requirements
SUPPORT
Our Support
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Organizing documents for education, career, income, and achievements
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Preparing application forms, points table, and explanation materials
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Supporting change, renewal, family applications, and permanent residence planning
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Can you calculate points before application?
A. Yes. We review documents and confirm whether claimed points can be supported.
Q. Does this help with permanent residence?
A. It can. Depending on the points and period of stay, some applicants may use a shorter permanent residence route.
Q. Can my family apply together?
A. Family applications may be possible. We check the status and documents for each family member.
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