Highly Skilled Professional Visa (HSP-1a: Advanced Academic Research)
Embassy required
- Fee
- 3,000 JPY
- Validity
- 5 years
- Entry
- Single entry
Eligibility
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Nationality
Open to all nationalities.
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Employment
Must have a contract or appointment with a university, research institution, or similar organization in Japan for research or education activities.
Required status: Contract with research/educational institution
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Financial
Annual salary is a scoring factor. Higher salary yields more points.
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 12
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Photo
Count: 1; Specifications: 45mm x 45mm, white background, taken within 6 months
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Curriculum vitae
Provide a current CV showing education, work history and relevant qualifications.
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Degree attestation
Attesting authority: Degree-granting institution; Must be apostilled: No
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Work contract
Provide a signed job offer, contract or assignment letter showing the role, dates and employer.
Must be notarized: No; Must be translated: No
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Certificate of
Issuing authority: Immigration Services Agency of Japan; Residence status: Highly Skilled Professional 1(a); Validity months: 3
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Points assessment
Assessment system: Japan Highly Skilled Professional Points System; Minimum points: 70
How to apply
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Document gathering
Gather all documents including degree certificates, CV, publications list, employment contract, and points calculation worksheet.
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Processing wait
Employer or applicant's representative applies for Certificate of Eligibility at Regional Immigration Bureau. Processing takes 1-3 months.
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Document submission
Apply for visa at the Japanese Embassy/Consulate with COE and supporting documents.
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Fee payment
Pay visa fee of approximately 3,000 JPY.
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Visa collection
Collect visa and enter Japan within 3 months of COE designated date.