About Visa

Foreign applicants who are engaged in activities of knowledge and skills in the field of Humanities and Natural Sciences based on a contract between private/public organizations in Japan, including activities regarding sales and planning as well as business management and operations , are eligible to apply for a Highly Skilled Visa - Advanced Academic Research category.  

You need to get 70 points or more on the Point Calculation Table of the category which your activity belongs to for availing this visa. 

Note: If your score is 80 or above, you are eligible to get Permanent Residency status in one year.