Japan HSP Points Calculator (Highly Skilled Professional Visa)
Calculate your Highly Skilled Professional (HSP points system) score against the official Immigration Services Agency points table. Enter your education, experience, income, age and bonuses to see whether you reach 70 or 80 points, whether Special HSP (J-Skip) applies, and how much your permanent-residency wait is shortened.
Points calculator
HSP points table (quick reference)
Based on the official Immigration Services Agency points table (last checked: 2026-06-12).
Education
| Field | PhD | Master | Bachelor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academic research | 30 | 20 | 10 |
| Specialised/technical | 30 | 20 | 10 |
| Business management | 20 | 20 | 10 |
+ Multiple degrees in different fields = 5 pts / MBA·MOT (specialised/technical or management) = 5 pts.
Work experience
| Field | 3 yrs+ | 5 yrs+ | 7 yrs+ | 10 yrs+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic research | 5 | 10 | 15 | — |
| Specialised/technical | 5 | 10 | 15 | 20 |
| Business management | 10 | 15 | 20 | 25 |
Income (academic/technical fields: by age)
| Income ＼ Age | ≤29 | ≤34 | ≤39 | 40+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ¥10M+ | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 |
| ¥9M+ | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 |
| ¥8M+ | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| ¥7M+ | 25 | 25 | 25 | — |
| ¥6M+ | 20 | 20 | 20 | — |
| ¥5M+ | 15 | 15 | — | — |
| ¥4M+ | 10 | — | — | — |
Income (business management) and age points
| Management: income | Pts | Age (academic/technical) | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| ¥30M+ | 50 | ≤29 | 15 |
| ¥25M+ | 40 | ≤34 | 10 |
| ¥20M+ | 30 | ≤39 | 5 |
| ¥15M+ | 20 | 40+ | 0 |
| ¥10M+ | 10 | — | — |
Main bonus points
- Research achievements: academic 20 pts (25 for two or more) / specialised-technical 15 pts
- Position (management): representative director/executive 10 pts / director/executive 5 pts
- Relevant Japanese national qualifications (specialised/technical): 5 pts each, up to 10
- JLPT N1 (or BJT 480+) 15 pts / N2 (or BJT 400+) 10 pts
- Degree from a Japanese higher-education institution 10 pts / graduate of a designated university 10 pts
- Advanced project in a growth field 10 pts / organisation with innovation-promotion support 10 pts (SME a further 10)
- Work related to investment management business 10 pts / ¥100M+ invested in your business (management) 5 pts
70 / 80 points shorten the PR application (3 years / 1 year). See the official sources below for the full table and conditions.
FAQ
How many points do I need to pass?
The passing score is 70 points. With 70+ points you qualify for the Highly Skilled Professional status, and the residence required for permanent residency is shortened to as little as 3 years. With 80+ points it is as little as 1 year.
What is the difference between 70 and 80 points?
With 70+ points the residence required for a PR application is shortened to a minimum of 3 years; with 80+ points to a minimum of 1 year. In both cases you must meet the points at the required times.
How much income do I need?
In the specialised/technical and business-management fields, an annual income of ¥3 million or more is a mandatory requirement (below it, the status is not granted even if you reach the points). Points come from a combination of age and income in the academic/technical fields, and from the income amount in the business-management field.
What is J-Skip (Special HSP)?
It recognises people who meet certain education/experience criteria and a high income as Highly Skilled Professionals without the points calculation. As a guide, the academic/technical fields require a master’s degree or 10+ years of experience plus income of ¥20 million+, and the business-management field requires 5+ years of experience plus income of ¥40 million+.
At what point in time are the points assessed?
In principle at the time of application. To use the shortened PR period you must meet the points at the required times. See the Immigration Services Agency guidance for details.
Can I use this tool’s result for my application?
The result is a guide only. The actual decision depends on your documents and individual circumstances. Please confirm with the Immigration Services Agency or a certified administrative scrivener (gyoseishoshi).
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Official sources
- Immigration Services Agency: "Highly Skilled Professional" status (points system)
- Immigration Services Agency: points calculation table (PDF)
- Immigration Services Agency: Special HSP system (J-Skip)
Last updated: 2026-06-12 （高度人材ポイント制 ポイント計算表（令和8年4月時点））