What is a "Highly Skilled Professional"?
"Highly Skilled Professional" is a status of residence given to a person who is recognized as a person with a high degree of professional ability and who meets the standards specified by the Ordinance of the Ministry of Justice.
"Highly Skilled Professional" include (ⅰ) (a), (ⅰ)(b), (ⅰ)(c) and (ⅱ).
| Classification | Outline | |
|---|---|---|
| Highly Skilled Professional (ⅰ) | (a) | Advanced academic research activities are applicable, and the specific activities are as follows. "Activities to conduct research, research guidance or education based on contracts with public and private institutions in Japan designated by the Minister of Justice, activities to manage business in conjunction with such activities, or other than the institution concerned. Activities to conduct research, research guidance, and education based on contracts with public and private institutions in Japan. " |
| (b) | Advanced specialized / technical activities are applicable, and the specific activities are as follows. "Activities that require knowledge or skills belonging to the fields of natural sciences or humanities, which are carried out based on contracts with public and private institutions in Japan designated by the Minister of Justice, and self-employed businesses that are carried out in conjunction with such activities. Activities to manage " | |
| (c) | Advanced business management activities are applicable, and the specific activities are as follows. "Activities engaged in the management or run a business of trade and other companies conducted by public and private institutions in Japan designated by the Minister of Justice" | |
| Highly Skilled Professional (ⅱ) | Those who have stayed for a certain period (3 years or more) with the status of residence of "Highly Skilled Professional (ⅰ)" can apply. | |
What is the point-based system for highly skilled professionals?
The activities of highly skilled foreign professionals are divided into three categories: "Advanced academic research activities," "Advanced specialized/technical activities," and "Advanced business and management activities." Depending on the nature of their activities, points are allocated according to academic background, employment background, and annual income. In order to promote the acceptance of highly skilled foreign professionals to Japan, preferential immigration treatment will be granted if they score 70 points or higher.
Details regarding preferential Immigration Control and Residency Management treatment
for a highly skilled professional (ⅰ)(a)
- Allowing multiple activities during residence
- Period of stay: five years
- Relaxation of residency history requirements for permission for permanent residence
- Spouse's employment
- Bringing parents under certain conditions
- Bringing housekeepers under certain conditions
- Priority handling of procedures for entry and residence
Details regarding preferential Immigration Control and Residency Management treatment
for a highly skilled professional (ⅱ)
a. Can perform activities classified under almost all work statuses of residence along with the activities of "Highly Skilled Professional (i)"
b. Unlimited period of stay
c. Can receive preferential treatment for points 3 to 6 above
Someone who has been active as a Highly Skilled Professional (i) for three years or more can qualify as a Highly Skilled Professional (ii).
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