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The most comprehensive visa & permanent residency guide for foreigners in Japan

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Japan Visa Types 2026 — Complete Guide

Engineer / Specialist in Humanities

技術・人文知識・国際業務

💼 Work1–3 monthsValid: 1 / 3 / 5 years

Specified Skilled Worker 1

2026: 全16分野 + 新分野追加中

特定技能 1号

💼 Work2–4 monthsValid: Up to 5 years total (non-renewable beyond 5yr cap)

Specified Skilled Worker 2

2026: 全11+分野 (2023年拡大)

特定技能 2号

💼 Work2–4 monthsValid: 3 years (renewable indefinitely)

Highly Skilled Professional

2026: J-Skip 2023年導入

高度専門職

💼 Work1–2 monthsValid: 5 years

Intra-company Transferee

企業内転勤

💼 Work1–3 monthsValid: 1 / 3 / 5 years

Business Manager

経営・管理

💼 Work2–4 monthsValid: 1 / 3 / 5 years

Student Visa

留学

🌏 Other1–3 monthsValid: 1–4 years (based on study program)

Dependent Visa

家族滞在

🌏 Other1–3 monthsValid: Same as sponsor's visa

Spouse of Japanese National

日本人の配偶者等

🌏 Other1–3 monthsValid: 6 months / 1 / 3 / 5 years

Long-Term Resident

定住者

🌏 Other2–4 monthsValid: 1 / 3 / 5 years

Designated Activities (Job Seeking)

特定活動

🌏 Other1–2 monthsValid: 6 months (extendable to 1 year)

Working Holiday

ワーキングホリデー

🌏 Other2–8 weeksValid: 1 year (non-renewable)

Digital Nomad Visa

2026: April 2024導入・継続中

デジタルノマドビザ

🌏 Other2–4 weeksValid: 6 months (non-extendable)

Nursing Care

介護

💼 Work2–4 monthsValid: 1 / 3 / 5 years

Skilled Labor

技能

💼 Work1–3 monthsValid: 1 / 3 / 5 years

Training & Employment

2026: 技能実習に代わる新制度

育成就労

💼 WorkTBD (system launching)Valid: Up to 3 years

J-Skip (Special Highly Skilled)

2026: 2023年4月導入・2026年1月オンライン申請対応

特別高度人材制度

💼 Work1–2 months (priority processing)Valid: 5 years

J-Find (Future Creation)

未来創造人材制度

🌏 Other1–2 monthsValid: Up to 2 years

About This Tool

The Japan Visa & PR Navigator is a free, interactive guide covering all major Japan immigration pathways for foreigners in 2026. Whether you are on a work visa, student visa, or exploring the Highly Skilled Professional (HSP) points system, this tool helps you understand your options and prepare your application.

Key 2026 updates: Japan expanded the Specified Skilled Worker (SSW) program to 16 industrial sectors as of March 2026. The new J-Skip fast-track allows professionals earning ¥20M+ annually with a Master's degree or 10+ years of experience to skip the HSP points system entirely and apply for PR after just 1 year. The 育成就労 (Ikusei Shuro) system is replacing the Technical Intern Training program, with job-change rights after 1 year in the same sector.

PR routes overview: The standard permanent residency route requires 10 consecutive years of legal residence. With an HSP visa at 70+ points, this shortens to 3 years; at 80+ points or via J-Skip, just 1 year. Spouses of Japanese nationals can apply after 3 years of marriage and 1 year of continuous residence in Japan.

SSW visa sectors (16 total): Nursing care, building cleaning, industrial machinery, electronics, construction, shipbuilding, automobile repair, aviation, accommodation, agriculture, fisheries, food & beverage manufacturing, food service, and more. SSW Type 2 holders can bring family dependents and apply for PR.

Disclaimer: This tool is for informational purposes only. Immigration rules change frequently. Always verify current requirements with the Immigration Services Agency (ISA) at moj.go.jp/isa/ before submitting any application.

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