VISA

Highly skilled professional visa

January 22, 2026

Japanese

Period of stay	5 years
Necessary documents	Passport One visa application form (nationals of Russia, CIS countries or Georgia need to submit two visa application forms) One photograph (nationals of Russia or CIS countries or Georgia need to submit two photographs) Certificate of Eligibility (Note2) - original or a copy (If you have an electronic Certificate of Eligibility, please present it at the visa application counter or submit a printed copy) Chinese nationals are requested to also submit the following documents: Copy of the Chinese Family Register Temporary Residence Permit or Residence Certificate (If the applicant does not have a family register within the region under the jurisdiction of the Embassy or Consulates where the application documents are submitted.) (Note1) Depending on the applicant’s nationality, documents other than those listed above may be required. For details, please refer to the website of the diplomatic mission. (Note2) What is a Certificate of Eligibility (COE)? A Certificate of Eligibility, which is issued by a regional immigration authority under the jurisdiction of the Immigration Services Agency of Japan, certifies that the foreign national conforms to the conditions for landing in Japan (which means the activity stated in the application is not false and it is one of the activities (except Temporary Visitor) stipulated in the Immigration Control Act). For details, check the website of the Immigration Services Agency of JAPAN . (A proxy in Japan can make an application of COE) By presenting COE, the visa application at the Embassy or Consulate-General and the landing examination at the passport control will be processed smoothly. However, please note that a COE does not guarantee the issuance of a visa. When applying for a visa as a Highly Skilled Professional, the submission of a COE is required. Certificates of Eligibility are also issued for the family members of Highly Skilled Professionals upon application. For further details on the Highly Skilled Professional, please refer to the Immigration Services Agency of Japan website below. Highly skilled professional (Japanese) Special highly skilled professional (J-skip) (Japanese)

Period of stay

5 years

Necessary documents

Passport
One visa application form (nationals of Russia, CIS countries or Georgia need to submit two visa application forms)
One photograph (nationals of Russia or CIS countries or Georgia need to submit two photographs)
Certificate of Eligibility (Note2) - original or a copy (If you have an electronic Certificate of Eligibility, please present it at the visa application counter or submit a printed copy)

Chinese nationals are requested to also submit the following documents:

Copy of the Chinese Family Register
Temporary Residence Permit or Residence Certificate (If the applicant does not have a family register within the region under the jurisdiction of the Embassy or Consulates where the application documents are submitted.)

(Note1) Depending on the applicant’s nationality, documents other than those listed above may be required. For details, please refer to the website of the diplomatic mission.

(Note2) What is a Certificate of Eligibility (COE)?
A Certificate of Eligibility, which is issued by a regional immigration authority under the jurisdiction of the Immigration Services Agency of Japan, certifies that the foreign national conforms to the conditions for landing in Japan (which means the activity stated in the application is not false and it is one of the activities (except Temporary Visitor) stipulated in the Immigration Control Act). For details, check the website of the Immigration Services Agency of JAPAN . (A proxy in Japan can make an application of COE)
By presenting COE, the visa application at the Embassy or Consulate-General and the landing examination at the passport control will be processed smoothly. However, please note that a COE does not guarantee the issuance of a visa.

When applying for a visa as a Highly Skilled Professional, the submission of a COE is required. Certificates of Eligibility are also issued for the family members of Highly Skilled Professionals upon application.
For further details on the Highly Skilled Professional, please refer to the Immigration Services Agency of Japan website below.