Japan PR One-Stop: Points Calculator + PR Guide

Pick your activity category, select your facts, and get a clear points summary plus next steps for all major PR routes.

Highly Skilled Points All PR Routes Official References
How to use this page

1) Fill the calculator. 2) Review the checklist and points. 3) Follow the PR steps based on your route and score.

Note: This is a guidance tool. Official decisions are made by the Immigration Services Agency (ISA).

Points Calculator (Highly Skilled Professional)

Choose your activity type and provide your details. Your total and HSP thresholds (70/80) are calculated instantly.

Select salary to see points.
Academic (1 item = 20 pts, 2+ items = 25 pts). Specialized (any item = 15 pts).

Total Points

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HSP Threshold (70)

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HSP Fast Track (80)

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Income Gate (JPY 3M)

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Comprehensive Checklist & Points

This checklist is aligned to the official points calculation table PDF.

Academic Background Points

Category Doctoral Master’s Bachelor’s
Academic Research (1a) 30 20 10
Specialized/Technical (1b) 30 20 10
Business Management (1c) 20 (Doctor/Master) — 10

Professional Experience Points

Category 10+ yrs 7–10 yrs 5–7 yrs 3–5 yrs
Academic Research (1a) — 15 (7+) 10 (5–7) 5 (3–5)
Specialized/Technical (1b) 20 15 10 5
Business Management (1c) 25 20 15 10

Annual Salary (JPY) Points

Category Item Points

Salary Points (Academic/Specialized)

Annual Salary Up to 29 30–34 35–39 40+
JPY 10M+ 40 40 40 40
JPY 9M+ 35 35 35 35
JPY 8M+ 30 30 30 30
JPY 7M+ 25 25 25 0
JPY 6M+ 20 20 20 0
JPY 5M+ 15 15 0 0
JPY 4M+ 10 0 0 0

Step-by-Step PR Guide (All Routes)

Choose your route after checking points and eligibility conditions. Always confirm the latest requirements with ISA/MOJ.

  1. Step 1: Identify your PR route
    Common routes include: General 10-year route, HSP points route (70+ / 80+), Spouse/Child of Japanese or PR, Long-Term Resident, Refugee, and Contribution to Japan routes.
  2. Step 2: Check core PR requirements
    Good conduct, stable livelihood, and compliance with taxes/social insurance/public obligations are standard baseline requirements.
  3. Step 3: Match your route-specific timeline
    General route is typically 10 years in Japan with 5 years on a work/residence status. HSP 70 points can apply after 3 years; 80 points after 1 year. Spouse/child and other special routes may allow shorter timelines.
  4. Step 4: Prepare standard documents
    Common items: PR application form, photo, passport/residence card, statement of reasons, tax and social insurance certificates, and guarantor documents.
  5. Step 5: Add route-specific evidence
    HSP route: point calculation form and proof for each item. Spouse route: relationship proof. Contribution route: official recognition or contribution evidence.
  6. Step 6: Submit at the regional immigration bureau
    Applications are filed in Japan. Check current forms, fees, and your regional bureau rules.
  7. Step 7: Respond to follow-up requests
    ISA may request additional documents. Quick replies reduce delays.
  8. Step 8: Approval and residence card update
    Once approved, you receive the PR status and must update your residence card.