Japan is a sovereign nation in East Asia located in the Pacific Ocean off the eastern coast of the Asian mainland and stretches from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and China in the south west. The country benefits from a highly skilled workforce and is among the most highly educated countries in the world with one of the highest percentages of its citizens holding a tertiary education degree. Japan is a highly developed country with a very high standard of living as ranked by the Human Development Index. In addition, its population enjoys the highest life expectancy and the third lowest infant mortality rate in the world.
PROGRAM SUMMARY
HIGHLY SKILLED PERSONNEL
| INVESTMENT AMOUNT | NO INVESTMENT. BASED ON SKILLS AND EXPERTISE |
|---|---|
| INVESTMENT TYPE |
Skills based
|
| SPOUSE | Yes |
| CHILDREN | Yes (under 18 years of age) |
| PARENTS | No |
| PROCESSING TIME |
1 to 2 months
|
| PHYSICAL RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS |
None
|
| LENGTH OF STATUS RECEIVED |
5 years
(renewable)
|
| PERMANENT RESIDENCY | Fast Track after 1 year on HSP Visa |
| CITIZENSHIP |
After 5 years of Permanent Residency
|
| SPECIFIC PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS | High level experience in approved employment positions or industries. |
| NATIONALITY DISQUALIFICATIONS | No |
| DUAL CITIZENSHIP | No |
YOUR JOURNEY
STEP ONE
STEP GLOBAL does FREE Assessment for Eligibility / Applicant's documents are collected / Application for Certificate of Eligibility is submitted.
STEP TWO
Application for Japanese Visa with the Consulate or Embassy in home country or where applicant is residing.
STEP THREE
Residence application is approved and Resident Card and Resident Status is received at the airport or local ward office in Japan.