Japan PR Calculator – Permanent Residency Points Checker

Use our free Japan PR calculator to quickly estimate your points for Japan permanent residency. This tool is based on the official Highly Skilled Professional (HSP) points system used by the Japanese government.

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1. Age Range

Under 30

15 points

30-34

10 points

35-39

5 points

40 years old or above

0 points

2. Academic Background

Doctoral Degree

30 points

Professional degree (MBA, MOT)

25 points

Master's or professional degree

20 points

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

10 points

High school or lower

0 points

3. Additional Academic Qualifications

Graduated from a Japanese university

10 points

Considered highly reputable by the Japanese government

10 points

Two or more doctoral or master's degrees or professional degrees in multiple fields

5 points

4. Work Experience

10 years or more

20 points

7 years or more, but less than 10 years

15 points

5 years or more, but less than 7 years

10 points

3 years or more, but less than 5 years

5 points

Less than 3 years or no experience

0 points

5. Additional Organization Points

Employed by a Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (SME)

10 points

Belong to an organization that receives financial support for innovation (extra 10 points for SMEs)

10 points

Work in SMEs with a ratio of testing and research expenses exceeding 3%

5 points

Engaged in cutting-edge businesses in growth areas (recognized by Minister of Justice)

10 points

Holding a foreign qualification related to the job (e.g. Attorney, AICPA, Fashion Awards, etc.)

5 points

6. Annual Salary (including bonus)

7. Japanese Language Proficiency

Passed N1 of the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test or equivalent (e.g. 480+ points on the BJT), or graduated from a foreign university with a major in the Japanese language

15 points

Passed N2 of the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test or equivalent (e.g. 400+ points on the BJT), but not applicable if the applicant graduated from a Japanese university

10 points

None

0 points

8. Research Achievements

Hold at least one patent as an inventor

15 points

Conducted research funded by grants or competitive grants from foreign governments on at least three occasions

15 points

Listed as responsible author on three or more academic articles published in journals listed in the Academic Paper Database

15 points

Other research achievements approved by the Minister of Justice

15 points

9. Japanese National Qualifications

None

0 points

At least one license

5 points

More than one license

10 points

Total Points

Not Yet Eligible

You currently have 0 points. You need at least 70 points to qualify for the highly skilled professional pathway to permanent residency.
80+ points qualifies for PR in just 1 year!

Ways to increase your score:

Graduate from a Japanese university
Be considered highly reputable by the Japanese government
Earn two or more doctoral or master's degrees or professional degrees in multiple fields
Obtain a patent as an inventor
Conduct research funded by grants or competitive grants from foreign governments
Publish academic articles in recognized journals
Achieve other research achievements approved by the Minister of Justice
Work for a Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (SME)
Join an organization that receives financial support for innovation
Work in SMEs with a ratio of testing and research expenses exceeding 3%
Engage in cutting-edge businesses in growth areas
Obtain a foreign qualification related to your job

Current Score

0/ 70 required

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Current Score

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This calculator provides an estimate only. Actual PR eligibility depends on many factors and official review by immigration authorities.

This calculator is referenced from the official Ministry of Justice Japan PR points evaluation