🇯🇵 Japan · Skilled independent
高度専門職（高度人材ポイント制） — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €1,353 |
| Minimum annual salary | €16,231 |
| Proof of savings | €5,410 |
| Minimum investment | €2,705 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Work experience | 3+ years |
| Age range | 18–65 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €162 |
Documents
- 在留資格認定証明書交付申請書（該当活動に応じた様式）
- 写真（指定規格を満たしたもの）
- 返信用封筒（住所明記・所要切手貼付）
- 活動内容に応じた在留資格の必要資料（各在留資格案内ページ参照）
- ポイント計算表（参考書式）
- ポイント計算に関する疎明資料
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.moj.go.jp/isa/applications/status/designatedactivities02_00004.html.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €1,353.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Minimum monthly income
https://www.moj.go.jp/isa/applications/status/designatedactivities02_00004.html · verified 2026-06-09
Minimum annual salary
https://www.moj.go.jp/isa/applications/status/designatedactivities02_00004.html · verified 2026-06-09
Proof of savings
https://www.moj.go.jp/isa/applications/status/designatedactivities02_00004.html · verified 2026-06-09
Minimum investment
https://www.moj.go.jp/isa/applications/status/designatedactivities02_00004.html · verified 2026-06-09
Job offer
https://www.moj.go.jp/isa/applications/status/designatedactivities02_00004.html · verified 2026-06-09
Employer sponsor
https://www.moj.go.jp/isa/applications/status/designatedactivities02_00004.html · verified 2026-06-09
Work experience
https://www.moj.go.jp/isa/applications/status/designatedactivities02_00004.html · verified 2026-06-09
Age range
https://www.moj.go.jp/isa/applications/status/designatedactivities02_00004.html · verified 2026-06-09
Application fee
https://www.moj.go.jp/isa/applications/status/designatedactivities02_00004.html · verified 2026-06-09
Open to all nationalities
https://www.moj.go.jp/isa/applications/status/designatedactivities02_00004.html · verified 2026-06-09
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-09.