Japan HSFP Point Calculator
Check your eligibility for Permanent Residency via the Highly Skilled Foreign Professional track.
None / Vocational
Doctorate (PhD)
Master's Degree
Professional Degree (JD/MBA)
Bachelor's Degree
Dual Degrees (Two or more Bachelors/Masters)
Less than 3 years
3 years or more
5 years or more
7 years or more
10 years or more
Under 30 years old
30 to 34 years old
35 to 39 years old
40 years old or above
Below 4M JPY
4M – 4.9M JPY
5M – 5.9M JPY
6M – 6.9M JPY
7M – 7.9M JPY
8M – 8.9M JPY
9M – 9.9M JPY
10M JPY or more
None
Passed JLPT N1
Passed JLPT N2
Graduated from Japanese University
Graduated from a Top University (QS/THE rankings)
Working for a small/medium enterprise (SME) with R&D
Research achievements (patents, papers, etc.)
Foreign Professional Qualification (IT/Law/etc.)
Working for a small/medium enterprise (SME) with R&D
Research achievements (patents, papers, etc.)
Foreign Professional Qualification (IT/Law/etc.)
0
Understanding the Japan PR Point System
Japan's "Highly Skilled Foreign Professional" (HSFP) point system is a fast-track route to Permanent Residency. While the traditional residency requirement is 10 consecutive years in Japan, the point-based system allows qualified individuals to apply in as little as 1 to 3 years.
The 70/80 Rule:
- 70 Points: Eligible for PR after 3 years of residency.
- 80 Points: Eligible for PR after 1 year of residency.
Key Scoring Categories
The points are calculated based on several criteria defined by the Immigration Services Agency of Japan. Most applicants fall under the "Technical/Specialized Work" category.
| Category | Max Points | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Academic Background | 30 | PhDs get the highest points. Dual degrees add 5. |
| Work Experience | 20 | Must be relevant to your current field of work. |
| Annual Salary | 40 | Increases with age brackets (younger needs less for more points). |
| Age | 15 | Younger applicants are prioritized. Over 40 gets 0. |
| Japanese Level | 15 | N1 is highly rewarded. N2 or JP Uni gives 10. |
Real-World Example
Consider a 29-year-old software engineer (15 points) with a Master's degree (20 points), 5 years of experience (10 points), earning 7 million JPY (25 points), and having passed JLPT N1 (15 points). Their total would be 85 points, making them eligible for Permanent Residency after only 1 year of living in Japan.
Important Documents Needed
When applying for PR via points, you must provide:
- Certificate of Employment and Tax Records.
- Copy of Degree/Diploma.
- JLPT passing certificate.
- The official Point Calculation Sheet signed by your employer.