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Special Path
to Permanent Residency
for Academic Professionals in Japan

Preferential Treatment for Professors and Academic Staff Foreign nationals holding visas as professors, associate professors, or full-time lecturers in Japan are eligible for preferential treatment in obtaining permanent residency. Depending on their points under the Highly Skilled Professional (HSP) category and contributions to Japan, they may be granted permanent residency after just 1, 3, or 5 years of residence in Japan.

Expedited Residency for Academic Visa Holders Typically, obtaining permanent residency in Japan requires over 10 years of residence, with at least 5 years in a working visa status. However, those with academic visas benefit from more lenient conditions.

If you have a professor visa with scores over 80 points in the HSP 1a category, you could be eligible for permanent residency in just one year stay. A score above 70 points can lead to eligibility in 3 years. This applies even if your current visa is not Hihgly Skilled Professional 1a but rather a professor visa. Moreover, the minimum income requirement for HSP 1a has been abolished, allowing researchers with lower incomes to also apply for permanent residency.

Contribution to Japan as a Key Factor Even if the HSP points fall short of the required threshold, people who have made significant contributions to Japan in education or research may still qualify for permanent residency after 5 years stay.

Residency Application Advantage for Professor Visa Holders

1. HSP 1a points over 70 lead to potential residency in a minimum of 1 or 3 years.
2. Recognized contributions to Japan in education or research fields can result in eligibility after 5 years.

Expertise in Professor Visas with Permanent Residency

At Continental, we have a wealth of experience and success in assisting university professors and other researchers in obtaining permanent residency in Japan. We encourage you to leverage your academic qualifications and contributions to progress and development in Japan, the Asia-Pacific region, and globally.

For academics considering permanent residency in Japan, reviewing your current situation and taking advantage of these preferential treatments could be a key step in your career and life in Japan. Continental is here to provide expert guidance and support through this process.

Professional

Masakazu Murai
18 years experience in Investment Banking at Mitsubishi UFJ Morgan Stanley(JV, MUFG Bank and Morgan Stanley). He had provided financial advisory more than 500 entrepreneurs and senior management.

During his tenure, he worked as an employee union executive committee member in promoting diversity, including the active participation of foreigners and women in the office, and engaged in activities to improve the working environment. He specializes in financial consulting and VISA/PR consulting.

Gyoseishoshi Immigration Lawyer
CMA(Japanese financial analyst license)
CFP (Certified Financial Planner)
Master of Business Administration in Entrepreneurship

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