Japan Immigration

International students looking to attain permanent residency in Japan, can do so by satisfying one of the following eligibility criteria:

·       Must be in possession of a work related residence permit

·       A spouse/child of a Japanese citizen or a Permanent resident is eligible for Permanent Residency in Japan

·       A long term resident, typically on a work visa for 10 years, or on a Highly Skilled Professional Visa for as little as one year are eligible for PR in Japan

·       Students to have attained a 70 points on the Japanese PR points system can get a PR after 3 years

·       Students to have attained 80 points on the country's points system can get the same in one year