Highly Skilled Professional points calculator

Add up your points under the Immigration Services Agency points table for Highly Skilled Professionals. Items you leave unticked count as zero.

As of 2026-10-22

Activity categoryHighest academic qualification Two or more doctorates, master’s or professional degrees in different fields A professional degree in business management (MBA or MOT)Years of practical experience in the work you will doAnnual salary (JPY million, bonuses included)AgeResearch achievements met (patent, grant-funded research, papers, other recognised achievement)Japanese national qualifications related to your duties (number held)

Other bonus items Work at an organization receiving innovation support measures designated by the Minister of Justice Work at a small or medium-sized enterprise whose research and development spending is over 3% of revenue A foreign qualification related to your duties A degree earned at a Japanese higher education institution Work in a cutting-edge business in a growth field recognized by the Minister of Justice Graduated from a university designated by the Minister of Justice Completed a training course designated by the Minister of Justice Engaged in investment management work Work at an organization receiving a local-government support measure recognized by the Minister of JusticeJapanese ability

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